Sackville Festival
of Early Music
October 2-7, 2026
Brunton Auditorium
Mount Allison University
Friday, October 2 | 7:30pm
Echoes of Lübeck
Ensemble Spinoza:
Noémy Gagnon-Lafrenais, violin
Christophe Gauthier, organ & harpsichord
Margaret Little, viola da gamba
Featuring a selection of Buxtehude's trio sonatas as well as works by his contemporaries, this program is centered on the city of Lübeck, at a time when music flourished in this iconic port city.
Saturday, October 3 | 7:30pm
Deutsche Arien
Paulina Francisco, soprano
Noémy Gagnon-Lafrenais, violin
Christophe Gauthier, organ & harpsichord
Margaret Little, viola da gamba
This program brings together selections from both Handel's Nine German Arias and Bach’s sonatas for viola da gamba in addition to the stunning Chaconne from the Partita in D minor for solo violin.
Sunday, October 4 | 3:00pm
Sweet Silent Thought: English Lute Songs
Paulina Francisco, soprano
Lucas Harris, lute
Lute songs by John Dowland and his contemporaries, showcasing the intimate chamber repertoire of the English Renaissance.
Cranewood on Main
Bakery and Cafe
Wednesday, October 7 | 5:30pm
Divine Dowland
Lucas Harris, lute
with Mount Allison voice students
Divine Dowland celebrates the enduring artistry of John Dowland through an intimate program of Renaissance lute songs performed by Mount Allison voice students and renowned lutenist Lucas Harris. Set within the welcoming atmosphere of Cranewood on Main, this Coffee Concert invites audiences to experience the emotional depth, elegance, and storytelling of Dowland's music while discovering the rich cultural world from which it emerged.
Presented in partnership with the Sackville Festival of Early Music, the performance is accompanied by creative, student-developed historical and audio installations that deepen the concert experience.
Additional Activities
Friday, October 2 | 12:30pm
Mount Allison University Department of Music
Brunton Auditorium
Collegium Presentation
Music Adjacent Careers: How the Arts Interact with Other Industries
Saturday, October 3 | 7:00pm
Mount Allison University Department of Music
Brunton Auditorium
Sackville Festival of Early Music Special Video Premiere
Other activities TBC