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RSVP 2PM

Concert Description

Join us in welcoming back the Thalea Quartet to the Xenia stage! The Thalea String Quartet brings their signature vibrancy and emotional commitment to dynamic performances that reflect the past, present, and the future of the string quartet repertoire while celebrating diverse musical traditions from around the world and fueled by the belief that chamber music is a powerful force for building community and human connection.

Location

Meridian Hall

1 Front Street East, Toronto

Lower Lobby

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Featured Artists

Thalea Quartet:

Christopher Whitley, violin

Kumiko Sakamoto, violin

Lauren Spaulding, viola

Alex Cox, cello

Program

Selected Chorales – J.S. Bach

String Quartet in C major, Op. 33 No. 3 “The Bird”: iv. Finale – Joseph Haydn

Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector (excerpt) – Terry Riley

Something Golden – Andrew Yee

On Ecofeminism – Alison Zeig

Moon River – Henry Mancini

String Quartet in C major, Op. 33 No. 3 “The Bird”: iii. Scherzo – Joseph Haydn

Sweet Child of Mine – Guns n Roses

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 
• Therapy Dogs!
• 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 647-896-8295.

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., 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.