News
Xenia Concerts to debut at Sheena’s Place
Xenia is thrilled to be bringing our artists to this special Toronto organization for the first time this fall. Learn more. Read more
Ensemble Made In Canada makes their Xenia debut this summer!
Xenia is honoured to present these talented women… click to find out more about the quartet! Read more
Meet new Xenia artist Aaron Schwebel!
Aaron will perform for Xenia during the 2018-2019 season. Click to find out more about Aaron. Read more
Events
About
Mission
The mission of Xenia Concerts Inc. is to offer high quality music and arts performances, presentations, and educational programs, in an environment that welcomes those who might not have access to such events and activities due to physical, mental, or financial barriers. The first ongoing offering of the organization is a series of accessible concerts that are designed to appeal to, and be welcoming of, children on the autism spectrum and their families.
Vision
Re-imagining music and arts events and activities to make them inclusive, relevant, and accessible to all members of society, thereby improving quality of life and promoting the enjoyment of the arts.
“Our family loved your performance today!… Our kids loved the dance floor area. We just want to say thank you for the opportunity to enjoy a live classical music performance as a family.” Lisa, Toronto
“Wonderful, inclusive event. Brought tears to my eyes to see so many families who wouldn’t be able to experience something like this otherwise, feeling free to move and dance to the music.” Oct 2015
Artists
Aaron Schwebel, violin
Violinist Aaron Schwebel has performed throughout the world as a chamber and orchestral musician. His charismatic musical personality and versatility as a performer have led him to pursue a variety of roles and collaborations, with a particular love for chamber music. A native Torontonian, he holds the positions of concertmaster… Read more
Min-Jeong Koh, violin & Bo-Yon Koh, piano
Praised for her “extreme versatility” and “simply unbeatable beauty of tone” (Berliner Zeitung), Min-Jeong Koh maintains a busy schedule as a concert violinist and as an educator. As a member of the Cecilia String Quartet, First prizewinners of the 2010 Banff International String Quartet Competition and prize winners of… Read more
The Mercer-Park Duo
Since their debut recital in 2006, cellist Rachel Mercer and pianist Angela Park have delighted audiences across North America with their passionately committed performances and “dazzling blaze of virtuoso musicianship”. Having performed worldwide as soloists and chamber musicians, they currently work together in such acclaimed groups as the Mercer-Park Duo,… Read more
Laura Swankey, vocalist
Based in Toronto, Canada, Laura Swankey is an eclectic and skilled improvising vocalist known for her versatility, creativity and open mindedness. In 2015 she completed a Bachelor of Jazz Vocal Performance at the University of Toronto and attended the Banff Centre’s Creative Music Workshop thanks to the Ken Page… Read more
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NEWS:
Xenia Concerts is now a Registered Charity!
Charitable Number 76599 8125 RR0001.
Click here to visit Xenia Concerts Inc.’s page on the Government of Canada Website.
Contact
Would you like to present a Xenia Concert in your community? If so don’t hesitate to phone or email, we would be happy to speak with you about the possibilities!
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