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SUMMARY:2026 Honens Festival — Storytellers: Babar the Elephant
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a charming morning concert that brings Jean de Brun
 hoff’s The Story of Babar to life. Children and families are welcomed int
 o Babar’s world in this charming\, accessible introduction to classical m
 usic and storytelling.\n\nRegistration is $5 per group. To eliminate financ
 ial barriers\, we will refund your $5 registration fee when you attend the 
 event. If you wish to donate your fee\, please let us know when you check i
 n.\n\n**Program**\n**FRANCIS POULENC** L'Histoire de Babar\, le petit élé
 phant (The story of Babar\, the little elephant) FP 129\n\n**About Honens**
 \n*So many piano competitions\, so little time. Canada’s Honens Competiti
 on\, however\, may be on to something.” —The New Yorker*\n\nHonens\, ho
 me of Canada’s international piano competition\, cultivates piano artistr
 y\, supports remarkable young artists\, and inspires a richer understanding
  of the piano and its music.\n\nEsther Honens created a legacy of musical e
 xcellence to be enjoyed for generations. In 1991\, Mrs. Honens gave $5 mill
 ion to endow an international piano competition in her hometown of Calgary\
 , Canada. Today\, the triennial Honens International Piano Competition is c
 onsidered one of the world’s most prestigious events of its kind. Honens 
 prepares its Laureates\, who embody the philosophy of the Complete Artist\,
  for professional careers in music\, through a comprehensive and customizab
 le three-year artistic development and career accelerator program which cre
 ates opportunities for exposure and holistic growth.\n\nCommunity events an
 d initiatives\, along with the annual Honens Festival\, are intended to sha
 re Mrs. Honens’ love of world-renowned music\, and provide every Calgaria
 n access to barrier free\, enriching musical experiences. Her generosity\, 
 vision\, and love of music continue to touch the lives of musicians and mus
 ic-lovers at home and around the world.\n\nhttps://www.visitcalgary.com/eve
 nts/2026-honens-festival-storytellers-babar-the-elephant\n\nhttps://www.stu
 diobell.ca/whats-on/event/2026-honens-festival-storytellers-babar-the-eleph
 ant/
LOCATION:Studio Bell\, home of the National Music Centre\, Calgary\, Ab\, T
 2G 0R9
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