Upcoming Heliconian Club Concerts

  • Hel's Belles - Concert

    • 19 Oct 2024
    • 2:30 PM
    • Heliconian Hall
    • 61
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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, with well-known baritone Clarence Frazer. The evening will also feature works by Maria Soulis and Taivi.

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

    Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.

    Baritone Clarence Frazer - find out more about him here

    Image: Kathy Domoney, DOMONEY ARTISTS MANAGEMENT

    Header painting by Rosemary Tannock

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  • Wondrous Journeys - Concert

    • 16 Nov 2024
    • 2:30 PM
    • Heliconian Hall
    • 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

    • 22 Mar 2025
    • 2:30 PM
    • Heliconian Hall
    • 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

    • 26 Apr 2025
    • 2:30 PM
    • Heliconian Hall
    • 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, 1st 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

    • 10 May 2025
    • 2:30 PM
    • 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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