Honens
“So many piano competitions, so little time. Honens Competition, however, may be on to something."
In 1991, philanthropist Esther Honens established The Esther Honens International Piano Competition Foundation in her hometown of Calgary with a gift of $5 million. Her dream was to discover and launch the careers of the world’s most promising emerging pianists—a dream that has become a highly renowned international success story. Honens Laureates are acclaimed the world-over and the triennial “Se
On Monday 22 June, Honens and are teaming up for Sensory Friendly Day, complete with an adaptive concert hosted by Dr. Accordion.
Expect clapping games, live composing, and music from around the world in a relaxed environment.
Just $5 per group, and your ticket includes discounted admission to the science centre. Tickets and more info at the link in bio.
The 2026 Honens Festival is almost here!
From 10-13 September enjoy four days of extraordinary music in Calgary brought to life by guest curator and 2003 Honens Laureate Winston Choi. This year's Festival features an incredible roster of artists including Honens Laureates Élisabeth Pion, Carter Johnson, and Nicolas Namoradze, Artistic Director Jon Kimura Parker, jazz pianist Chris Andrew, and violinist MingHuan Xu.
Festival tickets and passes at the link in bio.
Join us at Brookfield Place for a free lunchtime jazz concert with JUNO-nominated artists pianist Amanda Tosoff, bassist Jodi Proznick, percussionist Valérie Lacombe, and Montréal-based vocalist Kim Zombik. Expect music from Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson, Bud Powell, and more.
Tuesday 23 June · 12:30 pm · Free admission
For more details, visit www.honens.com/piano!
06/05/2026
Meet Dr. Accordion at TELUS Spark for an adaptive concert on 22 June!
This relaxed, sensory-friendly concert, called Classical Adaptations: Follow the Feeling is a fascinating and fun exploration of all the feelings music evokes. Fun clapping games, a live composing session ... what could be better? Join us in an inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly space.
https://www.honens.com/events/classical-adaptations-follow-the-feeling-2026-06-22-1100-am/
06/03/2026
Are you passionate about the arts? Do you value meaningful relationships? Are you motivated to play a key role in shaping the future of Honens?
If so, you're in luck. We're hiring a full-time, permanent Development Director!
See all the details: https://www.honens.com/contact/careers/
05/27/2026
Bring your lunch and join us at The Ampersand tomorrow!
Experience an exceptional opportunity to hear Honens Artistic Director Jon Kimura Parker perform alongside 2022 and 2025 Honens Competition Semifinalist Ádám Balogh. The concert starts at noon.
https://www.honens.com/events/piano-project-yyc-jon-kimura-parker-adam-balogh-2026-05-28-1200-pm/
05/21/2026
Enjoy an inspiring evening of music and mentorship at two Masterclasses on 29 May!
From 4:30 to 6:30 pm, 2022 and 2025 Honens Semifinalist Ádám Balogh will work with beginner and intermediate piano students, followed by Honens Artistic Director Jon Kimura Parker leading intermediate and advanced students from 7 to 9 pm.
Learn more and register:
https://www.honens.com/events/masterclass-jon-kimura-parker-adam-balogh-2026-05-29-430-pm/
Looking for an exciting way to spend your lunch hour? We've got you covered!
Join us at The Ampersand on 26 May and enjoy Honens Artistic Director Jon Kimura Parker, Concert Pianist perform alongside 2022 and 2025 Honens Competition Semifinalist Ádám Balogh. Their dynamic collaboration brings virtuosity, personality, and spontaneity to this free lunchtime concert.
If you can't make it to this one, don't worry. Piano Project YYC is a monthly seasons that brings the joy of live piano music to unexpected corners of Calgary, transforming libraries, cafés, parks, plazas, and community hubs into moments of shared cultural delight. Visit our website for all upcoming events.
https://www.honens.com/events/piano-project-yyc-jon-kimura-parker-adam-balogh-2026-05-28-1200-pm/
05/08/2026
This just in—next season marks a landmark milestone: 2025 Honens Gold Laureate Élisabeth Pion makes her debut with the National Arts Centre Orchestra this November in Ottawa!
Tickets are available now to NAC renewing subscribers, and go on sale to the public Thursday 4 June.
Élisabeth Pion
National Arts Centre Orchestra | l'Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/40423
05/01/2026
“bright but controlled energy—dazzling without strain, lyrical yet spiced with attitude.”
Just announced—2025 Honens Gold Laureate Élisabeth Pion is Musical America's New Artist of the Month!
Read more: https://www.musicalamerica.com/news/newsstory.cfm?archived=0&storyid=68194&categoryid=2
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