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• Acquiescent: The French Baroque in China

  • When
    21 Sep 2024
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

  
  

  
  

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  ACQUIESCENT: THE FRENCH BAROQUE IN CHINA

  A special presentation by North Wind Concerts, the program juxtaposes music by Jean-Philippe Rameau and Michel Blavet—known to have been performed at the Chinese Imperial Court—with projected visuals, soundscapes, and first-hand accounts of how this music was received by Emperor Qianlong and his courtiers. The performers include harpsichordist Louise Hung, Heliconian member cellist Margaret Jordan-Gay, and others. The show is presented by North Wind Concerts (Artistic co directors Colin Savage and Heliconian member Alison Melville). Admission is Pay-What-You-Wish (suggested offering $15 - $20). Tickets available online at https://bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/1022 or at the door. 

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• Hel's Belles - Concert

  • When
    19 Oct 2024
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
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  Once again, our Heliconian composers generously spill their riches in a varied program including the world premiere of the song cycle Songs for a Cold Land for baritone and piano by Jana Skarecky, Variations on a Canadian Theme for Four Hands performed by Louise Morley and Lyse Ward, and works by Maria Soulis and Taivi Lobu.

  Doors 2:00 PM
  Show 2:30 PM | Includes Intermission

  Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

  Image: Rosemary Tannock

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• 2024-2025 Concert Series Subscription

  • Start
    19 Oct 2024
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • End
    26 Apr 2025
  • Location
    35 Hazelton Ave
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  Join us for the 2024-2025 Heliconian Club Concert Series presented by members of the Heliconian Club Music Section. All concerts take place in Heliconian Hall. 

  Doors 2:00 PM
  Show 2:30 PM | Includes Intermission

  The concerts include: 

  Hel's Belles: October 19, 2024

  Once again, our Heliconian composers generously spill their riches in a varied program including the world premiere of the song cycle Songs for a Cold Land for baritone and piano by Jana Skarecky, Variations on a Canadian Theme for Four Hands performed by Louise Morley and Lyse Ward, and works by Maria Soulis and Taivi Lobu.

  Wondrous Journeys: November 16, 2024

  Join us for a glass of wine and a program of chamber works that will indeed carry us away on wondrous journeys. Excursions will include the Schumann Piano Quartet in Eb+, Opus 47 played by Catherine Sulem, Velma Ko, Kye Marshall and Lyse Ward; Schubert’s Shepherd on the Rock with soprano Kathryn Rose Johnson and clarinet Rita Greer; Laurent Schmitt’s Feuillets de voyages with Lyse Ward and Louise Morley providing the required four hands; Pinery for Violin and Piano by Kye Marshall, featuring Joyce Lai.

  "...and the world smiles with you": March 22, 2025

  Some smiles, a few chuckles and maybe even some down-right laughing out loud as Heliconian musicians bring you a program of selections to lighten the mood and tickle your funny bone. Program to include pianist Ruth Kazdan in Satie’s Sports et Divertissements with guest Christine Forsyth speaking the French text; Bohemian Rhapsody with Caitlin Holland, Kathryn Rose Johnson and Velma Ko; the hit song Vanilla Ice Cream from the Broadway musical She Loves Me performed by Kathryn Rose Johnson.

  Music for Planet Earth: April 26, 2025

  The Heliconian Music Section annually pays tribute to our Planet Earth, with a varied program dedicated heart and soul to turning the tide on the health of our environment. Highlighting the program:  Songs from the Aviary by Canadian composer E. K. R. Hammell, sung by Kathryn Rose Johnson; Kye  Marshall’s solo cello improvisation to visuals of painter Vivian East’s  Mystic Land; John Cage’s In a Landscape played by Ruth Kazdan;  Jana Skarecky’s Sonata for Viola and Piano, 1^st movement, played by Velma Ko and Louise Morley with dance interpretation by Meiko Ando.

  Free Concert: Mary Rezza Student Recital: May 10, 2025

  Mary Rezza (1927-2000) was a long-standing member of the Toronto Heliconian Club, a noted collaborative pianist, teacher and vocal coach who organized the first Heliconian student recital in 1991. Heliconian teacher/members continue to bring their students together for an annual program in memory of this esteemed member. Come and share the excitement of students of all ages and levels performing in this congenial environment.

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• Wondrous Journeys - Concert

  • When
    16 Nov 2024
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    68

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  Join us for a glass of wine and a program of chamber works that will indeed carry us away on wondrous journeys. Excursions will include the Schumann Piano Quartet in Eb+, Opus 47 played by Catherine Sulem, Velma Ko, Kye Marshall and Lyse Ward; Schubert’s Shepherd on the Rock with soprano Kathryn Rose Johnson and clarinet Rita Greer; Laurent Schmitt’s Feuillets de voyages with Lyse Ward and Louise Morley providing the required four hands; Pinery for Violin and Piano by Kye Marshall, featuring Joyce Lai.

  Doors 2:00 PM
  Show 2:30 PM | Includes Intermission

  Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

  Image: Vivian East

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• “…and the world smiles with you” - Concert

  • When
    22 Mar 2025
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    69

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  Some smiles, a few chuckles and maybe even some down-right laughing out loud as Heliconian musicians bring you a program of selections to lighten the mood and tickle your funny bone. Program to include pianist Ruth Kazdan in Satie’s Sports et Divertissements with guest Christine Forsyth speaking the French text; Bohemian Rhapsody with Caitlin Holland, Kathryn Rose Johnson and Velma Ko; the hit song Vanilla Ice Cream from the Broadway musical She Loves Me performed by Kathryn Rose Johnson.

  Doors 2:00 PM
  Show 2:30 PM | Includes Intermission

  Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

  Image: Catherine Maunsell

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• Music for Planet Earth - Concert

  • When
    26 Apr 2025
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall
  • Spaces left
    70

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  The Heliconian Music Section annually pays tribute to our Planet Earth, with a varied program dedicated heart and soul to turning the tide on the health of our environment. Highlighting the program:  Songs from the Aviary by Canadian composer E. K. R. Hammell, sung by Kathryn Rose Johnson; Kye  Marshall’s solo cello improvisation to visuals of painter Vivian East’s  Mystic Land; John Cage’s In a Landscape played by Ruth Kazdan;  Jana Skarecky’s Sonata for Viola and Piano, 1^st movement, played by Velma Ko and Louise Morley with dance interpretation by Meiko Ando.

  Doors 2:00 PM
  Show 2:30 PM | Includes Intermission

  Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

  Image: Linda Briskin

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• Mary Rezza Student Recital

  • When
    10 May 2025
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Heliconian Hall

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  Mary Rezza (1927-2000) was a long-standing member of the Toronto Heliconian Club, a noted collaborative pianist, teacher and vocal coach who organized the first Heliconian student recital in 1991. Heliconian teacher/members continue to bring their students together for an annual program in memory of this esteemed member. Come and share the excitement of students of all ages and levels performing in this congenial environment.

  Doors 2:00 PM
  Show 2:30 PM

  This event is free. To support this and other Club initiatives, please consider donating to the Heliconian Club by clicking here: https://torontoheliconianclub.wildapricot.org/DONATE-NOW/

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