Adaptive Concert with Pratibha Arts at Flato Markham Theatre

Flato Markham Theatre

171 Town Centre Boulevard, L3R 8G5, Markham, ON, Canada

Xenia Concerts Inc.

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MissionXenia Concerts Inc. works with the neurodiversity and disability communities to design, produce, and present exceptional performing arts experiences for children, their families, and others within those communities who face systemic and social barriers to inclusion.VisionTo serve as Canada’s leading resource for the creation and promotion of family-friendly, accessible, and inclusive performing arts experiences for neurodiverse and disabled audiences through professional training, productions, and presentations.Our StoryCo-founded by the members of the JUNO-nominated Cecilia String Quartet in 2014, Xenia Concerts Inc. is a registered charity that works with the neurodiversity and disability communities to design, produce, and present exceptional performing arts experiences for children, their families, and others within those communities who face systemic and social barriers to inclusion. The organization is best known for the creation and ongoing direction of its Adaptive Concert series, which welcomes neurodiverse audiences—especially children and families—to enjoy live music in an accessible and inclusive environment. Featured artists have included internationally acclaimed Canadian musicians such as Ensemble Made in Canada, the Rolston String Quartet, Moskitto Bar, and Ladom Ensemble. Xenia also works with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto and Baycrest Centre to design and deliver dementia-friendly programming to older adults, in person and online. In addition to its core sensory-friendly concert series, Xenia now works with partners throughout Ontario, Alberta, and Nova Scotia to present sensory-friendly concerts to new audiences; to train artists to deliver accessible programming; and to engage with the neurodiversity and disability communities in artistic co-creation projects.