Virtual Fundraiser for the Actors' Fund with Poetry, Music and Insightful Discussion

Artistic Director of Collingwood Summer Music Festival Daniel Vnukowski will host the Summer Solstice Series during the month of June.

The four-part concert series will include:

June 16, 6 p.m. EDT
Celebrating Robert Burns with R.H. Thomson and Daniel Vnukowski – 100% of funds go toward supporting young actors facing hardships as a result of the pandemic.

Fundraiser for the Actors’ Fund of Canada

June 19, 3 p.m. EDT
A Schubert solo piano recital by Daniel Vnukowski.

Franz Schubert Virtual Recital

June 23, 7 p.m. EDT
In The Footsteps of Chopin, a virtual discussion with Dr. Alan Walker.

In The Footsteps of Chopin with Dr. Alan Walker

June 26, 3 p.m. EDT
Mr. Vnukowski in an all-Chopin solo piano recital.

Frederic Chopin Virtual Recital

A highlight of the series is the third event In the Footsteps of Chopin, a 50-minute virtual discussion on Wednesday, June 23 at 7 p.m. EDT, featuring the eminently distinguished musicologist Dr. Alan Walker. Mr. Vnukowski and Dr. Walker will be following in the footsteps of Chopin and covering important topics such as aesthetics, Polish vernacular, and interpretation as the tail-end of the composing process.

The Wednesday events are free, but require an RSVP and will be followed by a live Q & A that invites participants to ask questions. The Saturday events are $12 + tax.

SUMMER SOLSTICE SERIES