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High Notes Avante Presents

Candles & Crescendos

An evening to brighten lives

Thursday, December 3, 2026

6:00–9:00 p.m.

Heliconian Hall, Yorkville

Toronto, Ontario

Join us for an uplifting evening of live music with internationally acclaimed tenor Ernesto Ramírez, delicious food and drinks, and a silent auction.
Candles & Crescendos Toronto

✦ Music, food and drinks, plus an LED taper candle to take home ✦

Featured Performer

Meet Ernesto Ramírez

Internationally acclaimed tenor

With a career spanning opera, concerts and recitals across Canada and internationally, Ernesto Ramírez brings his extraordinary voice to Candles & Crescendos.

Experience an intimate evening of live performance in support of High Notes Avante’s work.

More to Explore

Silent Auction

Discover something special at the Candles & Crescendos silent auction and help support High Notes Avante’s accessible music programs. From lunch and laughter with Luba Goy to a night at the symphony, music for a celebration or signed Argos merchandise, the collection offers ways to enjoy the things you love while supporting a meaningful cause. Explore the featured items below and check back as more donations are confirmed. Each addition brings something new to an evening in support of High Notes Avante.
Lunch & Laughs with Luba Goy
Enjoy lunch and laughs with comedienne Luba Goy. A chance to share a memorable experience while supporting High Notes Avante.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra tickets for two

Experience the Toronto Symphony Orchestra with two tickets to an eligible 2026/27 season performance at Roy Thomson Hall. Approximate value: up to $350.
Concert exclusions apply. Concert selection and seating are at the TSO’s discretion. Redeem before June 1, 2027, and submit the voucher at least three weeks before the chosen concert. No ticket exchanges. Full conditions accompany the voucher.

Nova Sounds live music or DJ services
Bring music to your next celebration with live music or DJ services from Nova Sounds. Package details will be announced.
Signed Toronto Argonauts merchandise
A special find for an Argos fan: signed Toronto Argonauts merchandise. Details of the item will be announced.
Family portrait experience with Artage Portraits
Create a family keepsake with a portrait session, one 14-inch museum-quality custom art piece and home delivery from Artage Portraits. Package value: $3,000. Artwork is unframed; optional framing costs extra. No additional purchase is required.

More auction items and details will be added as they are confirmed.

Thursday, December 3, 2026

Be part of a beautiful evening.

Music, connection and generosity at Heliconian Hall, Yorkville.