Music on Main hosts beloved annual concert Music for the Winter Solstice, December 11 and 12
Winter tradition at the Heritage Hall promises enchanting music by pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa and vocalist Amanda Sum

Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa in Music for the Winter Solstice 2023. Photo by Mike Southworth.
Fill your soul with radiant songs this winter season at Music for the Winter Solstice, hosted by Music on Main at the Heritage Hall on December 11 and 12 at 7:30 pm.
Music for the Winter Solstice, Music on Main’s beloved annual tradition, is anything but conventional. Amid the constant rain and darkness of wintertime in Vancouver, this event transforms December gloom into a celebration of the Winter Solstice. The seasonal performance is all about being together, having a nice glass of wine, and listening to enchanting music.
The program features pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa and vocalist Amanda Sum, whose music will uplift listeners’ spirits and infuse the season with magic and joy. More artists will be announced in the lead-up to the event.
This concert is generously sponsored by Eileen Mate, with a grand piano provided by Showcase Pianos.
Tickets and more details are at Music on Main.
Post sponsored by Music on Main.

Amanda Sum. Photo by Lula Belle Jedynak
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