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March 7 2026 – Xenia Concerts and TO Live present: Trio Carnaval
Event Schedule
9:45 AM Doors open
10:00 AM Pre-concert musical warm-up with Annie Bird (optional)
10:30 AM Concert starts
11:30 AM Concert ends
Special Pre-concert Activity: Join us in the lobby of the Meridian Arts Centre at 10:00 AM for an animal-themed musical warm up!
Music therapist Annie Bird will guide you through a special family-oriented music and movement session to wake up your ears and prepare your bodies for the concert experience. You’ll have a chance to sing, move, and explore the animal kingdom together so that you can fully enjoy the performance by Trio Carnaval. Feel free to dress up as your favourite animal!
To reserve your spot for this activity, please send an email to info@xeniaconcerts.com and tell us the number of participants in your group.
Concert Description
Trio Carnaval presents a zoological fantasy of mime, movement and music through Camille Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals, featuring duo pianists Dakota Scott-Digout and Chloe Weston with mime artist Trevor Copp. This family-friendly Adaptive Concert is designed to welcome and support neurodivergent attendees, people with disabilities, and others who benefit from a relaxed and accessible environment. All ages are welcome!
The Carnival of Animals is a classical music composition by Camille Saint-Saëns, often used to introduce children to the world of classical Western music with movements devoted to elephants, chickens, and turtles. Our production features pianists Chloe Weston and Dakota Scott-Digout performing this incredible piece alongside Trevor Copp’s Mime-inspired interpretation of these animals – watch him become a clucking, growling, and flapping parade of animals who bridge this wonderful music to the hearts of children and adults alike.
This is an opportunity to see these stellar performers together on stage presented in a family-friendly style that embraces neurodiversity and disability. Therapy dogs will be present, provided by One Health Partners.
Featured Artists
Trio Carnaval
Chloe Weston, piano
Dakota Scott-Digout, piano
Trevor Copp, actor
Location
Meridian Arts Centre
5040 Yonge Street, North York
Studio Theatre
Ticket Reimbursement
To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your tickets when you attend the event. If you wish to donate your tickets, please let us know when you check in.
Donations
Xenia Concerts is a registered charity and we gratefully accept additional donations. If you don’t want a tax receipt, please select the “donation” option at checkout on Eventbrite. To make a charitable donation and receive a tax receipt, please visit our website.
Concert Features
- All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
- Venue and gender-neutral washrooms accessible to wheelchair users
- Venue Guide
- Accessible e-programs sent before event
- Sensory supports, including noise-cancelling earmuffs, weighted pillows, balance pillows, and fidgets (please bring your own if you can)
- Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
- Stretch breaks and freedom of movement
- Visual schedule (slide deck)
- Auto-generated closed captions
- Therapy dogs provided by One Health Partners
Questions and Accessibility Requests
All Xenia Concerts are designed to welcome and support neurodivergent and disabled attendees to the best of our ability.
Xenia Concerts is committed to meeting the needs of our audience. If you have accessibility-related questions or want to request an accommodation, please contact Kaylce at kaylce.carter@xeniaconcerts.com.
For ticketing and general inquiries, contact Paolo at paolo.griffin@xeniaconcerts.com.
To contact Xenia by phone, call Rory at 437-441-7543.
Health & Safety
- Masks are recommended
- If you are sick, please stay home
- Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the venue
- Xenia supports the use of PPE and other personal protective measures. Please feel free to bring your own protective supports as needed.
Thanks to our partners
TO Live, The Lotus Centre, and One Health Partners
Thanks to our funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, TD, The Rotary Club of Toronto and its charitable foundation, The Azrieli Foundation, Unity for Autism, The George C. Hunt Family Foundation, The Metcalf Foundation, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, in honour of R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.