The man at the center of Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 battle was in the spotlight on Saturday in an environment that was probably a lot more fun.
Dr. Robert Strang, the provincial chief health officer, appeared as the surprising guest conductor for a quintet of Symphony Nova Scotia musicians at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
“I was actually a little nervous, they are professionals in this field, I am not everything,” he later told reporters.
“I was afraid that I would make a mistake, but they were very kind.”
Strang said his attendance was just a way to relax and have a bit of fun, while highlighting the importance of the province’s performing arts, which have been hit hard in the face of pandemic-gathering restrictions.
“Hopefully this is a sign that we will have a lot more music and theater opportunities with audiences and participation in the coming weeks and months,” he said. “It’s a beautiful sunny day, the first day of spring, there is hope with vaccines, so I think … there is this opening.”
The theme of the free performance was “Explore Nova Scotia’s rich maritime heritage and enjoy an adorable instrumental performance by an acclaimed quintet of Symphony Nova Scotia musicians. You will hear a variety of upbeat classics and baroque favorites in a relaxed, informal setting that includes is perfect for her. ” a happy spring afternoon “, so a publication from the symphony.