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Scheherazade: Stories in SoundToronto · Sat, Jun 12, 2027

7:30 p.m. local time

About this event

Orchestra Toronto performs “Scheherazade: Stories in Sound” at Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston, Toronto, ON on Saturday, June 12, 2027 at 7:30 p.m.

It is listed as Classical / Classical/Vocal (Concerts).

Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston has 34 upcoming events on our calendar.

Orchestra Toronto closes its season with an immersive journey through storytelling, culture, and orchestral colour. The program opens with Saman Shahi?s Visions of Oasis (????? ???), featuring Ava Rostamian (voice), Shahin Fayyaz (tar), and Bamdad Fotouhi (tombek), a work that blends Persian musical traditions with orchestral textures to create a rich narrative of reflection and imagination. Nielsen?s selections from the Aladdin Suite follow, showcasing the composer?s colorful orchestration and playful evocation of magical tales. Mychael Danna?s Mother Teresa highlights the solo artistry of Emma Pennell, offering a contemplative sound world that evokes compassion, devotion, and quiet strength. The program concludes with Rimsky-Korsakov?s Scheherazade, an orchestral tour de force whose vibrant colors, intricate motifs, and evocative storytelling transport listeners into the legendary tales of One Thousand and One Nights.

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Nearest station
North York Centre · Metro station · 310 m · 5 min walk

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Orchestra Toronto at Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston: show day guide

Show starts
7:30 p.m.
Getting there
North York Centre, 310 m (5 min walk)
Parking
Public parking is available at nearby lots, and limited metered street parking is available on surrounding streets.

Know before you go

Ticket limit
Limit of 2 tickets per order.
Please note
Accessible tickets and phone/email help: 1-800-708-6754 | boxoffice@tolive.com. All patrons require a ticket of admission. To view our babies-in-arms policy and other venue details, click [here](https://www.ticketmaster.ca/venue/131882?tab=venueDetails). Please be aware that by entering a TO Live venue, you assume all risks, hazards, and dangers arising from or relating in any way to the risk of contracting COVID-19 or any other communicable disease or illness, and that TO Live and the Meridian Arts Centre shall not be held responsible or liable for any claims relating to such risks, hazards, and dangers. --- Net Event Capacity: 998
Accessibility
**ADA ENHANCEMENTS ARE ACTIVE FOR THIS VENUE!!** WHEELCHAIR AND COMPANION SEATING IS CONFIGURED WITHIN THE SAME SECTION AND MAY BE PURCHASED NON-CONTIGUOUSLY. TICKET LIMIT IS 2 ACCESSIBLE SEATS PER ORDER AND COMPANION SEATS MAY BE PURCHASED FROM OPEN OR AS DESIGNATED AT ALL CHANNELS. ** PHONES/OUTLETS/BOX OFFICE - USE ADA ENHANCEMENTS ** CUSTOMER SERVICE: PLEASE REFER TO ACCESSIBLE POLICIES AND SELLING GUIDELINES IN THE RESOURCE GUIDE ON ADA.

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Venue: Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston

5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M2N 6R8
Parking
Public parking is available at nearby lots, and limited metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. For more information, please visit www.meridianartscentre.com/parking-and-ttc. Limited onsite parking is available for patrons with Accessible Needs, and must be arranged in advanced by calling 416-733-9388 ext. 6900.
Accessible seating
Accessible Seating is available in designated areas. For assistance booking accessible seats, please contact the TO Live Box Office: Telephone Number(s): 416-366-7723 | 1-800-708-6754 Service Hours: Monday to Friday 1pm to 6pm
Venue rules
No smoking is permitted in the building.
Children
All patrons including babies-in-arms require a ticket of admission. If a child has not yet celebrated their first birthday, a "babes-in-arms" ticket may be obtained, free of charge, at the box office as of 2 hours prior to the scheduled curtain time. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult , and if children are being noisy and disrupting the performance the child and guardian may be asked to step out into the lobby. Please note that individual performances may have additional age restrictions, warnings, or other arrangements than those outlined here, so please see the event page for full details.
Box office
Daytime box office hours are Monday to Friday, 1:00pm to 6:00pm. On performance days, the box office opens 2 hour prior to the first scheduled curtain time, and stays open until 1/2 hour after curtain time.
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Scheherazade: Stories in Sound: FAQs

When is Scheherazade: Stories in Sound?

Scheherazade: Stories in Sound is scheduled for Saturday, June 12, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. local time.

Where is Scheherazade: Stories in Sound taking place?

At Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston, 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M2N 6R8.

How much are tickets for Scheherazade: Stories in Sound?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston?

Public parking is available at nearby lots, and limited metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. For more information, please visit www.meridianartscentre.com/parking-and-ttc. Limited onsite parking is available for patrons with Accessible Needs, and must be arranged in advanced by calling 416-733-9388 ext. 6900.

Does Orchestra Toronto have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Orchestra Toronto has 5 upcoming dates, including Toronto (Nov 1), Toronto (Dec 6), and Toronto (Jan 23).

Scheherazade: Stories in Sound

Sat, Jun 12, 2027

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