Blair Lofgren In Recital

In memory of Carl Abbott

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 7:30pm
The Peggy Corkum Music Room
6181 Lady Hammond Road, Halifax

A long-time friend and supporter of Scotia Festival, Dr. Carl Abbott passed away in February 2024. For many years, Carl and family hosted their close friend and Scotia Festival favourite, cellist Blair Lofgren. Tonight, Blair comes to Halifax to celebrate Carl's life with some of his favourite music.


Blair Lofgren, cello; Philip Chiu, piano; Simon Docking, piano

On the Program

L. VAN BEETHOVEN: Variations on Bei Männern from Mozart's "The Magic Flute"

EDVARD GRIEG: Cello Sonata in A minor

Lieder by Schubert, Schumann


Chamber Players Series Sponsors

Anonymous, in memory of Chris Wilcox

Jennifer Bain

Michael Heller

John LeBlanc and Joanne Langley

Jill Robinson

Kazue Semba