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February 22 2025 – Xenia Concerts and TO Live Present: Bruce Petherick, piano
February 22
RSVP 2PM
Concert Description
Xenia Concerts in thrilled to welcome Bruce Petherick to the Xenia stage! Bruce is a Vancouver-based autistic advocate, who has also composed and performed music throughout the world for the last 40 years. Listen however you’re most comfortable (sitting, lying down, or moving around) while Bruce plays a combination of his original works for solo piano and his own interpretations of popular pieces.
Audience members are encouraged to get comfy! Bring your own pillows, blankets, and mats! Relax in front of the piano and enjoy the music!
Program
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence – Ryuchi Sakamoto
Selections from Suite for Kalem – Bruce Petherick
Nature Contract (Starfield) – Bruce Petherick
Home: A sense of place – Bruce Petherick
What was I made for? – Billy Eilish
Location
Meridian Hall
1 Front Street East, Toronto
Lower Lobby
Featured Artists
Bruce Petherick, piano
Concert Accessibility Features
- All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
- Wheelchair accessible venue
- Gender-neutral, wheelchair accessible washrooms
- PDF Venue Guide
- Accessible PDF concert programs and listening guide emailed before event
- Fidget toys and noise-cancelling earmuffs can be provided upon request (please bring your own if you can)
- Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
- Stretch breaks
- Visual schedule
- Xenia Concerts can also provide live ASL interpretation at our events upon request, given sufficient lead time. If you would like to request ASL interpretation, please send a request to kaylce.carter@xeniaconcerts.com at least ten (10) days before the event.
Questions and Accessibility Requests
Xenia Concerts is committed to meeting the needs of our audience to the best of our abilities. If you have a question or request, we really do want to hear from you!
If you have accessibility-related questions or requests, please contact Kaylce at kaylce.carter@xeniaconcerts.com
For ticketing and general inquiries, contact Xenia Concerts info@xeniaconcerts.com
To contact Xenia by phone, call Rory at 437-441-7543.
COVID Safety
- Masks are recommended
- If you have any symptoms of COVID, please stay home regardless of test results
- 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, Alzheimer Society of Toronto, One Health Partners, Autism Ontario, Autism Canada, and The Lotus Centre
Thanks To Our Funders
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, The Azrieli Foundation, Unity for Autism, The George C. Hunt Family Foundation, in honour of R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., TD, and Xenia Concerts donors.
Ticket Reimbursement
Xenia Concerts collects a $5 deposit for each attendee to reserve your spot at the concert. To eliminate financial barriers to attendance, we will refund your ticket when you arrive at the concert. If you wish to donate to Xenia Concerts, please select the “donation” option and enter the amount you would like to contribute.