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“Seeing my young son experience live music for the first time, in a setting where he was free to be himself, without expectations or restrictions, is something I will always remember.”

Join Sies / Parsons Duo with Jani Parsons on piano and Chris Sies on percussion, for a relaxed, sensory-friendly performance designed to welcome all audiences, including neurodivergent individuals and families with young children. This adaptive concert brings you beloved classical works to life with thoughtful pacing, narration, and space for every listener to engage in their own way.

With modern works such as Marc Mellits’ Tight Sweater Remix, and Joseph Koykkar’s thrilling Musica Per Due the pair invites you into their sound world, blending rhythmic elements of the piano with the melodic nuances of different percussion instruments. Jani will pay homage to the solo piano literature in a performance of Mozart’s 12 Variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je Maman”, K. 265, the original inspiration for “Twinkle-Twinkle Little Star” while Chris offers a new masterwork for tuned pipes, Solo to Anthony Cirone by Lou Harrison.

This program represents the duo’s eclectic interests as performers and will surely give you a memorable and expressive sonic experience.

Presented in partnership with Xenia Concerts, this event is part of Honens’ commitment to making exceptional music accessible to everyone.

REGISTRATION

$5 per family (ticket fee refunded upon arrival)

Museum admission to the National Music Centre on Saturday 6 September is included with registration for Classical Adaptations.

PARKING

Street parking is located along 8 Avenue SE with two paid public lots on the north and south sides of the street. Click here for more parking information.

Concert Features

• All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim 
• Wheelchair accessible venue, including washrooms 
• Venue guide (download here)
• Sensory toys and noise canceling earmuffs available (please bring your own if you can) 
• Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks 
• Stretch breaks and freedom of movement during the concert 
• Visual schedule 
• Scent-free environment 

Have a question or suggestion on how we can make this event more welcoming and accessible? Contact Nadia Riterman at nriterman@honens.com.