f a Maples is perfectly translated into music: the delicate leaves wet with dew, dancing in the wind on the steadfast and ma- jestic maple. In each piece, Dixon has interwoven her life, with the lives of the people around her--reaching out to the past, touching the lives of the pres- ent and anticipating hopes for the future. And yet, although the stories may not be known to the listener, a personal intimacy is not required to appreciate the musical transla- tion. Somewhere within every piece, there is a chord, a note, a moment, that is sure to reso- nate deep within the heart of those that hear it. Dixon says she hopes her music will be her legacy to her children: "One day, they'll reflect on it--the spirit, the ultimate love, the compas- sion--in spite of whatever has happened." The Greenleaf Variations is available at various locations within Belleville including Serendipity Gifts, Pinnacle ( Music Studios where the CD was recorded, Sam the Record Man in Quinte Mall, and in Kimberly's DeJa Vu Boutique and Supportive Soles, both located in the Sommerville Centre on High- way #62 north. Copies of the CD can also be purchased directly from Lenore Dixon; she can be reached at (613) 967-0781 or through e-mail at <dolce@cogeco.ca>. She is. also available for commission work. With every CD sold, $2 will be donated to Help Lesotho, a Canadian non-government organization committed to helping the people of Leso- tho overcome the devastating crisis they endure every day largely in part to HIV/AIDS. Watch for Lenore Dixon in performances around the area; her stage presence, her story-telling ability and her abundant enthusiasm, to- gether with incredible musical talent make for a delightful combination sure to captivate any audience. • Belleville composer Lenore Dixon released her first CD The Greenleaf Variations last month. Using a unique method, she weaves a musical story about the family and friends around her that have played an important role in her life. Her lyrical compositions are composed on her baby grand piano nestled in the comfort of her living room. Audra Kent photo