BEYOND THE NOTES
Muzewest Concerts, in partnership with the Vancouver Westcoast Music Society, is launching Beyond the Notes this season. It’s a series of informal talks designed to spark open, engaging conversations about where music and the performing arts are headed—especially in areas such as education, accessibility, artistic innovation, and community connection.
At the heart of this series is our focus on youth and the next generation of music lovers and creators. We want to create a space where artists, audiences, and community members can come together for thoughtful dialogue about the future of live performance.
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All events in this series are free and open to the public! In order for us to control capacity, please sign up for the events on Showpass.
November 6, 2025, 10:00 AM (refreshments), 10:30 AM (talk)
Mary Olson Hall, Vancouver Academy of Music
Leila Getz, founder and artistic director of the Vancouver Recital Society, will lead a talk titled “Is Talent Enough? What Defines Success in Music Today.” For over 45 years, Leila has shaped Canada’s classical music landscape, discovering and presenting emerging artists who have gone on to become some of the world’s most celebrated musicians. Her deep experience in identifying, mentoring, and championing artistic talent offers rare insight into how careers are built and sustained in today’s rapidly changing musical world. Currently serving on the jury of the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition, Leila brings a lifetime of perspective to the question of what truly defines success in music today—a conversation that resonates deeply as Muzewest prepares to present the 2025 Honens Laureate later this season.
Directions to the Vancouver Academy of Music
