Live at Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston in Toronto: East Meets West: Harmony Across Cultures
Sunday, March 7, 2027 at Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston, Toronto
About this event
East Meets West: Harmony Across Cultures takes place on Sunday, March 7, 2027 at Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston, Toronto. The line-up includes Orchestra Toronto.
Orchestra Toronto explores the meeting of tradition and innovation, featuring Amely Zhou on erhu and Razak Pirani on tabla. The concert opens with Reena Esmail?s Testament (from Vishwas), a work that blends Indian classical sensibilities with Western orchestral textures, exploring themes of memory, identity, and faith. Canadian composer Kevin Lau?s Between the Earth and Forever follows, a reflective and expansive piece that draws listeners into its meditative landscapes and delicate harmonies. The program concludes with Shostakovich?s Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, a masterwork of tension and resilience, whose dramatic contrasts and haunting motifs reflect the composer?s struggles under Soviet censorship while remaining a testament to human endurance and expressive power.
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Event details
- Date
- Sunday, March 7, 2027
- Time
- 3:00 PM local time
- Venue
- Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston
- Address
- 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M2N 6R8, Canada
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Classical music · Choral music
- Accessibility
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Venue & getting there
Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston
5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M2N 6R8
How to get to Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston
- North York Centre stationTrain250 m
3 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 160 m away.
Hotels near Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston
- Broadway Hotel North York Blvd Beecroft Toronto70 mCheck prices
- Artex200 mCheck prices
- Yonge Palace470 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston
- Date
- Sunday, March 7, 2027
- Starts
- 3:00 PM
- Getting there
- North York Centre station (train), 250 m – about 3 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 160 m away
- Staying nearby
- 5 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Broadway Hotel North York Blvd Beecroft Toronto (70 m)
Every upcoming Orchestra Toronto date
- Turn of the Century: Elgar, Beach & SibeliusMeridian Arts Centre: George Weston, Toronto
- Orchestra TorontoGeorge Weston Recital Hall at Meridian Arts Centre, Toronto
- Cherished Traditions, featuring Orpheus Choir of TorontoMeridian Arts Centre: George Weston, Toronto
- License to Thrill: Music of James BondMeridian Arts Centre: George Weston, Toronto
- The Sound of Spring: Beethoven, Elgar, HoMeridian Arts Centre: George Weston, Toronto
Good to know
When is “East Meets West: Harmony Across Cultures”?
East Meets West: Harmony Across Cultures takes place on Sunday, March 7, 2027 at 3:00 PM local time.
Where is “East Meets West: Harmony Across Cultures” held?
Venue: Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston, 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M2N 6R8, Canada.
How much are tickets for “East Meets West: Harmony Across Cultures”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “East Meets West: Harmony Across Cultures”?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston by public transport?
The closest stop is North York Centre station (train), 250 m from Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston – roughly 3 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 160 m away.
Where else is Orchestra Toronto performing?
Orchestra Toronto also has 5 more dates coming up, for example Toronto (Nov 1, 2026).
