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Music at Noon concerts series presents Jani Parsons, piano
November 4 | 12:15 PM | 免费福利资源在线看片 Recital Hall
Free admission, everyone welcome

Pianist Jani Parsons presents a short recital featuring works that explore widely varied emotional landscapes. Mozart's charming and humorous "Twinkle Variations" are juxtaposed with selections from Robert Schumann's Fantasiest眉cke Op. 12 and a new set of Fantasy Pieces by Canadian composer Eugene Astapov that reflect on loss and grief.

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Fantasy Pieces by Eugene Astapov was commissioned by Jani Parsons with the financial support from the Ontario Arts Council and the Toronto Arts Council.