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Scotia Festival of Music and Chris Wilcox: 40 years and 40 festivals

After turning Halifax into a chamber music destination, Scotia Fest’s director has one last encore.

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In a city of music, festivals and music festivals, Scotia Festival of Music stands out. And heading into its 40th edition, the chamber music fest has another milestone worthy of this week’s cover story, as founder Chris Wilcox is passing the baton.

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