25th Anniversary Season

Profile & Objectives

"A Treasury of Music from our Historic Past"

A Festival of Music in Historic Nova Scotia

WELCOME! Musique Royale is a summertime celebration of Nova Scotia's musical heritage. A cross-province festival now celebrating its 25th anniversary season, Musique Royale brings performances of early and traditional music to communities throughout the province. Just as the french and english overtones in the festival's name refer to the presence of more than one cultural force in Nova Scotia's musical development, Musique Royale pays tribute to the province's diverse musical heritage.

Musique Royale celebrates the architectural beauty and history of the province by seeking out venues of historical and cultural significance. Volunteers are at the heart of each event and warmly welcome Musique Royale artists into their communities. The artists represent various provinces and territories of the country as well as the local and international concert stage. Over 20 communities will host Musique Royale events in the summer of 2010 to the enjoyment of visitors and local audiences alike.

St. John's Anglican Church, at the heart of old town Lunenburg - a UNESCO World Heritage site - is the home and primary venue for Musique Royale events. Musique Royale's summer festival works in close association with the Boxwood Festival and Workshop between July 25 and 31 in Lunenburg. This remarkable event, directed by Chris Norman, is renowned world-wide as one of the top educational summer programmes centering on traditional and early music.

Whether you are in a small seaside community on the south shore or the magnificent highlands of Cape Breton, Musique Royale has a concert for you! We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event .

Barbara Butler
Administrative and Artistic Director
Musique Royale

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