Piano Studio Markovic Inc.

08/09/2026

Packed day with first, visit to the National Arts Centre Tokyo where we saw a special exhibition "Picasso, through the Eyes of Paul Smith", followed by a mid-day concert at the famous Suntory Hall where we heard the Junior Symphonic String Orchestra play the
most impeccable Mozart, Janacek, Haydn and Akutagawa, and a for a grand finale: stroll through Kanda Jimbocho, the world's largest second-hand bookstore district, where we met the most whimsical artist, Murata Yukitoshi. The journey continues.

08/09/2026

08/07/2026

Meiji Jingu Shrine is Tokyo's most famous Shinto shrine, dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Located in the heart of Shibuya, it offers a peaceful escape from the bustling city with its massive 170-acre forest. Giant wooden structures - Massive Torii Gates - are made from 1,500-year-old Taiwanese cypress and mark the entrance. The Forest contains over a 100,000 trees donated from all over Japan when the shrine was built in 1920. There are two sided displays of decorative sake barrels (kazaridaru) donated to the spirits of the Emperor. The Inner Garden is a traditional garden featuring a beautiful iris field that peaks in June.
The boys and I loved it so much, that we stayed for almost four hours.

08/01/2026

This Ottawa Chamberfest I've heard the most incredible performances, and met the most gratious artists who simply live and breathe music. This festival is such a powerful way to ignite passion in music students, but also a testament of the power of community. The volunteers, photographers, organizers, patrons, donors, musicians and audience equally important to create this level of magic. Loved every second of it. Marveled and bathed in the beauty of this vocation called a musician.
Bravo to all! 🙏❤️

06/18/2026

Last night's concert at the National Arts Centre was likely my favorite of the year, which is quite remarkable considering the number of phenomenal concerts we have experienced this season. The program featured Kevin Lau astonishing composition, conducted by the incredibly talented,  Sheila Del Bosque Fuentes. Following this, we were treated to Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F, and I found myself and the audience beaming with joy. We were graced with unprecedented technical and lyrical skills displayed by our spectacular NACO Backstage, led by Alexander Shelley, and the magnificent soloist of the evening, Hélène Grimaud, who were truly breathtaking.  The closing piece was Firebird - Stravinsky is *always* a good choice! 

The fun on and off the stage was palpable. 

Tonight is your last chance; Go see (and hear) it! Go! 

P.S. Thank you Annabelle Cloutier for a lovely photo! 🙏❤️

06/02/2026

This evening, we celebrated Croatian National Day. My sincere gratitude extends to our esteemed hosts, Ambassador Skračić and his wife, Helena. I also wish to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of the organizers, Ms Tiha Dabac, and Ms Irena Čačić, as well as the delegations from Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver, for making this event truly memorable. Tonight, we were graced with a special performance from Danijela Kos, who delivered a magnificent cello rendition of the National Anthem.

Večeras smo proslavili Dan državnosti Republike Hrvatske. Iskreno zahvaljujem našim cijenjenim domaćinima, veleposlaniku Skračiću i njegovoj supruzi Heleni. Također želim pohvaliti iznimne napore organizatorica, gospođe Tihe Dabac i gospođe Irene Čačić, kao i delegacije iz Montreala, Toronta i Vancouvera, što su ovaj događaj učinili uistinu nezaboravnim. Večeras nas je posebnim nastupom počastila Danijela Kos, koja je izvela veličanstvenu izvedbu himne na violončelu.

05/30/2026

This year, our studio's summer recital is scheduled for June 14th at 1:00 PM, and will take place at MacKay Church. All are cordially invited.

05/10/2026

My best work.
Sometimes it's messy, often silly, but always loving! You both are my abundance. ❤️~mom

05/08/2026

Plitvice, Croatia, and Jan Lisiecki; dream team!

Life has so much to offer… Less than 24 hours after performing in Switzerland, experiencing the beauty of Plitvice Nacionalni Park in Croatia.