The first concert will take place on April 6th at 3:00pm, and will feature accordionist extraordinaire Michael Bridge! You don’t want to miss this dynamic artist who has been called a “wizard” by the CBC.

In order to adhere to social distancing, these concerts will be performed by solo artists from their home, or artists who live in the same home collaborating together. No gatherings will happen.

The concerts will feature many of the same elements that are present at a typical live Xenia Concert, including stretch breaks, and a downloadable program with program checklist that you can use to follow along during the performance.

The concerts will be livestreamed on our Facebook page, so the first thing you can do is join our page. In the coming days, Xenia will send you detailed instructions about how to attend these concert.

We hope you can join us!

We acknowledge that everyone must do their part to prevent local spread. As a result, we have decided to cancel our March 29 concert with the Ladom Ensemble.

We sincerely appreciate your support and patience. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out via phone or email. We look forward to welcoming you to our next event.

The Co-operators Group Limited is a leading Canadian insurance and financial services co-operative providing solutions in property and casualty (P&C) insurance, life insurance, institutional asset management, and brokerage operations. Their vision to be a catalyst for a sustainable society is reflected in all aspects of their operations including their community investment programs, which support people in need and help build community resiliency. These programs include the Canadian Junior Hockey League‘s national concussion program, as well as a volunteer program, Volunteers in Action, though which Co-operators employees volunteer for a multitude of community organizations such as soup kitchens and fire departments.

Xenia Concerts thanks The Co-operators for recognizing the wonderful work we’re doing. Their support will allow us to bring even more exceptional artists to an even wider audience. You can get a glimpse of that work on Sunday December 15 when we welcome the Rolston Quartet to Meridian Hall! (tickets here)

Thank you very much!

On Monday November 4^th, Xenia presented VC2 Cello Duo in Markham as part of our ongoing partnership with Flato Markham Theatre. Consisting of two one-hour event in the morning and evening, these concerts mixed classical and modern music arranged for two cellos. We are so thankful to VC2 for providing the music and for creating such a fun and relaxed concert, and to Flato Markham Theatre for providing a welcoming environment so that everyone could enjoy the concert.

Our next event happens in December! On December 15^th, we welcome the Rolston Quartet as they play two concerts at Meridian Hall in Downtown Toronto. Known for performing “…with a maturity and cohesion rivaling the best string quartets in the world.” (Musical Toronto), the Rolston’s will bring their energy, vibrancy, and unrivaled musicianship to an afternoon of relaxed fun at Meridian Hall, featuring a program of classics, sure to be loved by everyone! Click here to get your tickets before they’re all gone!

Sunshine Centres for Seniors has been working with seniors at risk for isolation and low-income seniors since 1970. It strives to meet the needs of seniors with fewer family, supports, low incomes, and greater levels of disability, and today Sunshine Centres for Seniors serves over 2,300 seniors and persons with disabilities. Seniors from all walks of life are welcome, including seniors from newcomer communities, seniors with disabilities, and seniors from all ethnic communities, religions, cultures, racialized communities, gender identities, and sexual orientations. In 2002, Sunshine Centres for Seniors achieved the distinction of being one of five agencies from across Canada nominated by The Donner Canadian Foundation in conjunction with The Fraser Institute for an award recognizing “excellence in the delivery of services to seniors.”

Xenia will be presenting two more concerts for Sunshine Centres for Seniors over the summer months – July 19th, with the Mercer-MacLaine cello duo, and Aug 30th with the Laura Swankey Quartet. We’re looking forward to bringing this audience more wonderful music – keep checking our website for more updates!

Last month the Gryphon Trio was set to join us for a performance at the Sony Centre for Performing Arts; however, due to inclement weather conditions that saw them grounded in Chicago the night before the concert it seemed as though the event would need to be cancelled. We are so thankful to the Bedford Trio for stepping in on a moments notice, and performing a brilliant program for our audience.

Xenia hopes that this exposure in Canada’s largest daily newspaper will spread the word to even more families about what we are offering. Stay tuned to the Xenia website for more news, including information about our artists and upcoming Xenia events.

Click here to read the full article.

We’d like to say  thank you to our corporate sponsor The Co-operators.

The Co-operators Group Limited is a leading Canadian insurance and financial services co-operative providing solutions in property and casualty (P&C) insurance, life insurance, institutional asset management, and brokerage operations. In addition to the insurance services they offer, they also fund valuable community initiatives such as the Canadian Junior Hockey League‘s national concussion program, and through their Volunteers in Action program Co-operators employees volunteer for a multitude of community organizations such as soup kitchens and fire departments.

Xenia Concerts thanks The Co-operators for recognizing the wonderful work we’re doing. Their support will allow us to bring even more exceptional artists to an even wider audience.

Thank you very much!

The Xenia Concerts initiative was launched by the Cecilia String Quartet during the 2014-2015 season as a pilot program that aimed to present a series of concerts designed to be welcoming of people with autism and their families. The first concerts were presented early 2015 at the Sony Centre for Performing Arts, Xenia’s very first partner organization, and were met with an enormous amount of acclaim for both their quality and accessibility.

Since then, in response to continuing demand, Xenia Concerts has grown. In May of 2016 Xenia Concerts Inc. officially became a non-profit organization, and in March 2017 Xenia became a registered charity. Each season, the number of concerts offerings has also increased, and for the 2018-2019 the organization is planning to present 20 concerts in the GTA and beyond!

Throughout all of this growth Xenia Concerts Inc. has remained true to its core values and mission: 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 due to physical, mental, or financial barriers. At a Xenia concert, audience members are welcome to sit, stand, dance, laugh, cry, shout, and sing as they watch the performance – any activity that allows you to express your enjoyment for the music is welcome!

We invite all of our friends and supporters to join us in celebrating this event on December 16th – join us for an incredible performance by the acclaimed Mercer-Park Duo followed by some light refreshments in celebration of our 5th season at the Sony Centre for Performing Arts.

Sheena’s Place is a registered charity that offers hope and support to individuals, families, and friends affected by eating disorders. They provide a wide range of professionally facilitated support groups and services, including a number of Expressive Arts Groups that encourage participants to find their “voice” through various art mediums such as painting, writing, and music. All of their services are completely free of charge to their members.

On September 12th 2018, the Laura Swankey Quartet will present a concert at Sheena’s Place as part of the organization’s Annual Client Art Show in honour of Jennifer Haberman, which showcases some of the art work being done by members of their community. “Emily, Patrick, Andrew and I are really looking forward to sharing our program with the listeners at Sheena’s Place. We really value the work that is being done there and we look forward to connecting with and supporting this community!” says Laura Swankey.

“We are blown away by the wonderful work Xenia Concerts is doing, and are thrilled to be partnering with them at our Annual Client Art Show in Honour of Jennifer Haberman.” says Lauren Drouillard, Program Manager at Sheena’s Place.  “Xenia Concerts shares our value of and commitment to accessibility for all members of the community, and through this partnership, Sheena’s Place will be able to offer a professional concert and extension of our arts show, to all members of our community, completely free of charge. We hope you will join us for an evening that is sure to be inspiring, fun, and filled with talented artists!”

This concert will be open to the general public. Both organizations welcome all music and art lovers to this evening that will celebrate love and resilience. Visit Laura’s Xenia page HERE to learn more about her and listen to some of her music. Check the Xenia website in August for more information.

We hope to see you there!

Awarded the 2006 CBC Galaxie Stars Award from the Banff Centre for the Arts, Ensemble Made In Canada (EMIC) was featured in 2008 Chatelaine Magazine’s 80th anniversary issue as “Women to Watch”. The members of the group have been forging outstanding individual careers and bring together a wealth of experience having already appeared at prestigious festivals such as Marlboro, Ravinia, Orford, Verbier, Prussia Cove, Pablo Casals and Evian. EMIC has performed for presenters such as Winnipeg Virtuosi, Montreal Pro Musica, Stratford Music Festival, and the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto. The quartet has provided master classes, chamber music coachings, and lectures at universities across Canada and in the United States, and has also participated in outreach programs for public schools in Ontario. The group is grateful for support from FACTOR, the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council. EMIC has been Ensemble-in-Residence at Western University since 2014.

Check back this summer to find out more about their concert in Ottawa!
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