January 10, 2026 | 3:00 PM | Annex

Élisabeth Pion—freshly catapulted onto the world stage as the 2025 Honens Gold Laureate—arrives in Vancouver with the unmistakable aura of an artist on the brink of a major international career. A musician of imagination, depth, and fearless curiosity, she has already distinguished herself not only as a brilliant soloist, but as a creator who thinks expansively about what a musical life can be. From early beginnings in Saint-Hyacinthe to studies in Montréal, London, and Italy, she has built a reputation for performances that combine radiant clarity with striking emotional intensity. Her work as a chamber musician, improviser, writer, Tai Chi practitioner, and co-director of Festival Unisson only strengthens her identity as a rare, multidimensional artist—one whose musical voice feels both grounded and boldly original.

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Her Vancouver debut with Muzewest Concerts Society promises to be nothing short of electrifying. This is not simply the arrival of a rising talent—it is the first West Coast encounter with a pianist who has just taken one of the world’s most demanding piano competitions by storm. Backed by Honens’ prestigious three-year artistic development program and glowing international attention, Pion’s appearance launches Muzewest’s 2025–2026 season with a sense of occasion and momentum. Audiences can expect a performance that crackles with energy, imagination, and the thrill of witnessing an artist stepping decisively into her prime.