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Prize-winning pianist Bryn blackwood makes his debut at The nanoSTAGE on the SNOW MOON.
Immerse yourself in a synthesis of the new and dazzling music of our time, delivered by musicians of intense virtuosic abilities and candid expressive prowess, ever on display. From 7 to 8pm, under every full moon this Fall, meet us at 1001 R Bloor Street West (down the south laneway to the scarlet building double white doors.)
A Toronto homecoming: PIANO LUNAIRE returns to its west end Toronto origins, re-inaugurating The nanoSTAGE (now at a new location) on every full moon.
Join Bryn Blackwood for piano music by Harry Somers and Robert Fleming.
Bryn Blackwood is a solo and collaborative pianist based in Toronto, Ontario, with a keen interest in 20th and 21st-century music. As the winner of the 2019 Eckhardt-Grammatté National Music Competition, he embarked on a Canadian recital tour, bringing contemporary Canadian music to nine cities across the country. More recently, he performed a recital tour of the Maritimes with Debut Atlantic. Several of his performances have been broadcast on CBC radio. In 2019, Bryn was featured on the prestigious CBC 30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30 List, and was a finalist and winner of the Paul J. Bourret Memorial Award for Best Performance of the Test Piece at the 2018 Shean Piano Competition.
PROGRAMME:
SET 1:
Adam Sherkin: Sonata No. 1, Op. 11 "Sunderance" (2008)
Michael Tippett: Sonata No. 2 (1962)
SET 2:
Robert Fleming: Prelude and Nocturne (1960)
Harry Somers: Sonata No. 4 (1950)
Bryn Blackwood, solo piano
Adam Sherkin, solo piano
Seating is limited to 40 so please purchase tickets in advance as is possible. They are at the Winter Season price of: $30
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A few more details:
- No dress code in effect
- Begins promptly at 7pm; end promptly at 8pm
- Complimentary bar (beer, wine and cider)
- Two sets (22 mins each) with a 10 min intermission
- All seats are the same price at $30. If you are able, please donate to Piano Lunaire Inc. as this series is entirely for-profit and not funded by any public sources to-date
DOORS: 6:30 PM
FIRST SET: 7 PM
BREAK: 7:25 - 7:35 PM
SECOND SET: 7:35PM
END: 8:00 PM
Please call: (+1) 416-825-2744 or email: info@pianolunaire.org
SNOW MOON at The nanoSTAGE
The nanoSTAGE
1001 R Bloor Street W, Toronto, ON M6H 1M1
Bryn Blackwood, piano
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Date & Time
Sun, Feb 1, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Venue Details
The nanoSTAGE
1001 R Bloor Street WestToronto, Ontario M6H 1M1
