Recitals

St. Philip’s Recital Series 2025/26 

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 4:00pm 

Pay-as-you-can

An Afternoon of Musical Dances and Poetry
with pianist Dr. Melody Chan
Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Pay-what-you-can

Inspired by the salon concerts of the nineteenth century, An Afternoon of Musical Dances and Poetry invites audiences into an intimate musical journey through the works of Frédéric Chopin. Widely regarded as the poet of the piano, Chopin poured his innermost struggles, patriotism, and hope into compositions of extraordinary beauty and emotional depth.

Stepping away from the larger standard forms of his time, Chopin explored more intimate and miniature creations in his Mazurkas, Waltzes, Nocturnes, and Barcarolle. Though smaller in scale, these works carry remarkable intensity, poignancy, and grace, continuing to captivate listeners across generations.

Join pianist Dr. Melody Chan for an afternoon of music that reflects the richness of human emotion and the timeless brilliance of Chopin.

Programme
Waltzes Nos. 1–3, Op. 64
Mazurkas Nos. 1–4, Op. 17
Nocturnes Nos. 1–2, Op. 27
Nocturne No. 1, Op. 48
Barcarolle
Surprise Chopin encore

Join us for another season of inspiring live music as St. Philip’s Anglican Church presents its 2025/26 Recital Series. These Sunday afternoon concerts feature outstanding local and national artists performing in our beautiful, acoustically rich sanctuary. Each recital is followed by a wine and sparkling water reception — a chance to meet the artists and connect with our community.

We invite everyone — parishioners, neighbours, and music lovers from across the city — to experience this diverse and carefully curated season.

2025/26 Season Lineup

• Sunday, June 14, 2026
  Stephanie Chua and Véronique Mathieu, violin and piano duo
  Experience the dynamic interplay of violin and piano in this exciting chamber music program from two of Canada’s foremost performers.