
Some past events
March 2019
The Many Faces of Joseph Joachim.
A portrait of the eminent 19th century violinist, including career highlights; social & cultural influences;and insights into his life and legacy. Add a dash of nutmeg and a ghost story !
Lecture at Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Hall.
August 2018
Susan Spier, violin
Senan Whelan. piano
Concert of Meditations and Reflections
Living Hope Baptist Church, Etobicoke
March 2019
The Many Faces of Joseph Joachim.
A portrait of the eminent 19th century violinist, including career highlights; social & cultural influences;and insights into his life and legacy. Add a dash of nutmeg and a ghost story !
Lecture at Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Hall.
August 2018
Susan Spier, violin
Senan Whelan. piano
Concert of Meditations and Reflections
Living Hope Baptist Church, Etobicoke

September 2017
- Introducing Joseph Joachim - illustrated lecture by Susan Spier for Orchardviewers arts and culture series. Highlights of his life and colleagues. Toronto Public Library Northern District Branch
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- June 2016
- Honouring Robert Schumann.
- lecture-recital for Orchardviewers
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- May 2016
- Schumann and his contemporaries.Violin and piano recital with historical commentary.
- Varley Art Gallery, Unionville
- Winter Solstice
- Anually 2004 - 2015 Susan and Keith (in charge of chestnuts roasting on the open fire) held a popular annual musical Winter Solstice with performances of Bach. Pianists included Paul Kilburn, Catherine McGuire. Thanks to guests, friends and students Creative Strings has donated to the Toronto food bank.
- October 2013. Fundraising concert for 11 Division Community Police Liaison Committee. This classical concert on Music and Youth featured works by Vivaldi, Mendelssohn, Franck, Ravel and Gluck. Almost $500 was raised towards the 2014 Scadding Court Community Safety Scholarship.