Monster Concert in Support of SickKids
Mary Kenedi and the North Toronto Institute of Music present
Monster Concert in Support of
SickKids Foundation
Massey Hall,
Tickets $45.00 to $25.00 ’Äì Call 416-872-4255 or visit the Roy Thomson Hall Box Office
Mary Kenedi is seeing monsters! The respected Canadian pianist, educator and founder of the North Toronto Institute of Music will present a Monster Concert at Massey Hall at
The North Toronto Institute of Music’Äôs Monster Concert continues the long-standing fundraising tradition begun in the 1830s by the composer Czerny and features multiple pianists performing solos, duets and ensemble works. The first known Monster Concert held in
’ÄúI’Äôve always been impressed by what Mona Bates accomplished during her lifetime,’Äù explains Mary Kenedi. ’ÄúAs a musician and teacher I understand the unique privilege we are given as educators to not only inspire passion in our students, but also to instill a lasting sense of discipline that will help them to achieve their goals, musical or otherwise’Äù.
Mary Kenedi founded the North Toronto Institute of Music in 1995 as a welcoming environment for students of all ages to explore their creativity and develop an outlet for self-expression. Based on the understanding that an enhanced musical literacy provides an elevated appreciation of the art form, Mary strives to impart to her students the same passion for music that has fuelled her own compelling musical journey.
As a refugee of the Hungarian Revolution, Mary Kenedi credits her own mother’Äôs strength and resilience for inspiring her to surmount obstacles in both her performance and teaching careers. Whether launching her own teaching academy or embarking on remarkable projects, such as single-handedly staging the upcoming Monster Concert at Massey Hall, Mary Kenedi does so with a survivor’Äôs instinct. This extraordinary talent and drive has earned Mary a renowned reputation as an interpreter of the music of fellow Hungarians, Bˆ©la Bartˆ„k and Zoltan Kodˆ°ly, as well as a respected interpreter of contemporary Canadian music. She last appeared at Massey Hall as an ensemble performer during the Royal Conservatory of Music’Äôs 1990 Monster Concert and made her Carnegie Hall debut in 1983. She holds a Licentiate Diploma, Bachelor of Music in Performance and Master of Music in Music Education from the
North Toronto Institute of Music’Äôs Monster Concert is sponsored in-part by Remenyi House of Music with media sponsorship provided by Classical FM. For more information about Mary Kenedi and the
Tickets for the North Toronto Institute of Music’Äôs Monster Concert are $45.00 to $25.00 and are available in person at the Roy Thomson Hall box office,
Labels: benefit concert, Massey Hall, piano, Toronto
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