Join us this September for an annual free outdoor celebration of live music in George Lane Park.
NO TICKETS REQUIRED
Join us for our gift to you – a free outdoor concert in George Lane Memorial Park which features five exceptional artists and a vibrant program that blends folk traditions, Romantic gems, and tango flair.
From the spirited rhythms of Bacewicz and Bartók to the expressive depth of Franck and Brahms, the afternoon flows through centuries of musical storytelling.
Piano, percussion, accordion, and violin unite in an unforgettable celebration of connection, energy, and artistry under the open sky.
- Free admission
- Parking is available inside George Lane Memorial Park.
- Additional parking within walking distance is available here.
Visit Honens for full details.
Presented in partnership with Honens
Jon Kimura Parker
piano
Known for his charisma, energy and dynamic performances, pianist Jon Kimura Parker is the Artistic Director of the Honens International Piano Competition. He has collaborated with legendary rock drummer Stewart Copeland in Off the Score, tango pianist Pablo Ziegler, singer Bobby McFerrin, violinist Cho-Liang Lin, and mezzo-soprano Susan Graham. Winner of the Gold Medal at the 1984 Leeds International Piano Competition, Parker is an Officer of The Order of Canada and has received Honorary Doctorates from the University of British Columbia and the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto.
“… a musician with a rich soul and great artistic depth …. a fantastic example of programming that entertains as well as edifies.”
Musical Toronto on Jon Kimura Parker
Learn more
jonkimuraparker.com
Sies-Parsons Duo
percussion and piano
Chris Sies joins forces with Jani Parsons, blending the intensely rhythmic elements of the piano with the melodic nuances of different percussion instruments.
“… virtuoso flair…”
– Detroit Free Press on Chris Sies
“… stellar pianist …”
– Chicago Classical Review on Jani Parsons
Duo Karolina Mikołajczyk & Iwo Jedynecki
violin and accordion
One of the most vibrant and innovative chamber ensembles of the current generation of classical musicians, the duo was awareded Poland’s most prestigious prize for classical music, the Polityka Passport (2024).
“… a duo so well-matched that [it] sounds like one instrument…”
– Maxim Vengerov
Learn more
mikolajczyk-jedynecki.pl
Program
Bacewicz
Oberek
Bartók
Romanian Folk Dances Sz.56
Franck
Prélude, Fugue and Variation in B minor Op. 18
Brahms
Scherzo from F-A-E Sonata
Gounod Méditation
CG 2c for violin, piano and harmonium
Pizzaolla
Tanti Anni Prima
Jones
I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)
Piazzolla
Michelangelo 70
Kawar
Broken Record
Mellits
Tight Sweater Remix
Koykkar
Musica per Due
