Discover new ways of engaging with the piano at Honens Lab, a full-day symposium designed for pianists, students, teachers, and curious listeners alike!Begin the day with a tai chi for musicians workshop with 2025 Honens Gold Laureate Élisabeth Pion, followed by an informative piano masterclass with Honens Artistic Director Jon Kimura Parker. The afternoon includes...
6 p.m.Pre-Concert ChatTopic: Programming and curation for artists on their journey to becoming Complete ArtistsSpeakers: Winston Choi, Jon Kimura Parker, and Élisabeth Pion7 p.m.ConcertEnjoy an evening blending live piano and digital performances. Using Steinway & Sons Spirio player piano technology, Winston Choi, Jon Kimura Parker, and Carter Johnson perform live alongside their own pre-recorded performance,...
6 p.m.Pre-Concert ChatTopic: The importance of connecting with audiences from the perspective of becoming a Complete Artist Speakers: Carter Johnson, Jon Kimura Parker, and Nicolas Namoradze 7 p.m.Concert Experience a piano masterpiece … reimagined. Known for performances of imagination, intensity, and individuality, 2025 Honens Gold Laureate Élisabeth Pion returns to Calgary with Frédéric Chopin’s Études...
In true Bison Noir fashion, when the house lights dim, the boundaries of genres blur. Immerse yourself in an all-encompassing evening at the landmark King Eddy, where Chris Andrew, Winston Choi, Carter Johnson, and Élisabeth Pion experiment with historic and modern works on a Steinway & Sons Spirio self-playing piano, responding and improvising to digital...
Join us for a charming morning concert that brings Jean de Brunhoff’s The Story of Babar to life. Children and families are welcomed into Babar’s world in this charming, accessible introduction to classical music and storytelling.Registration is $5 per group. To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your $5 registration fee when you attend the...
A sunny afternoon along the Bow River awaits ... perfect for the whole family! Music spills into the open air in a celebration of piano and community. Bring your festival chairs and soak up the final days of summer.
6 pm Pre-Concert ChatTopic: Collaboration through the lens of becoming the Complete ArtistSpeakers: Winston Choi, Jon Kimura Parker, and Élisabeth Pion7 pmConcertFrom the elegance of the Baroque court to the fire of the modern concert hall, dance forms take centre stage in this journey across centuries. Beginning with deconstructed versions of grand historical works leading...