Join us for a Celebration of Small Ensembles – ancient, classic and 21st century music boldly curated and performed by small ensembles.
Taking place in the Aperture Room, a light filled space on the top floor of a beautifully restored building just north of Yonge and Dundas Square, each COSE event will be as much a social gathering as it will be an opportunity for musical discovery.
Each concert will feature two 45 minute sets presented by new and established artists performing music rooted in different small ensemble traditions. Events will commence at 4 pm and conclude after 6 pm and will include short stretch and chat breaks between sets. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Program Details
4:00 pm
Madeline Hall, guitar
From Figured Bass to Free Jazz: A Stylistic Journey Through Guitar Repertoire
Sonata Parra Guitarra Op. 61 - Joaquin Turina (1882-1949)
I. Lento — Allegro— Allegretto Tranquillo
Suite for Solo Cello No.6 in D Major, BWV 1012 - J.S Bach (1685-1750)
I. Prelude
VI. GIgue
Shard - Elliot Carter (1908-2012)
El Decameron Negro - Leo Brouwer (b. 1939)
I. El Arpe de Guerrero (Harp of the Warrior)
II. La Huida de los Amantes por el Valle de Los Ecos (Flight of the Lovers Through the Valley of Echoes)
III. Balada de la Doncella Enamorada (Ballad of the Young Girl in Love)
Sonata For Guitar op. 47 - Alberto Ginastera (1916-1983)
I. Esordio
II. Scherzo
III. Canto
IV. Finale
5:00 pm
Thalea String Quartet
Christopher Whitley, violin
Kumiko Sakamoto, violin
Lauren Spaulding, viola
Alex Cox, cello
THE NATURAL WORLD
Terry Riley - Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector
J. Haydn - Op 33 No 3: i. Allegro moderato
A. A. Tucker- Radha in the Forest
A. Dvorak - American Quartet: iii. Milton Vivace
G. Smith - Porcupine Wash: ii. Barrel Cactus
J. Haydn - Op 33 No 3: ii. Scherzo Allegretto
Danish String Quartet - Peat Dance
General Admission - $40
Arts Workers - $20
Students and minors: Free single tickets, by request (limited availability)
Adults (limit x 2 ) accompanying minors (Free): 1/2 price
Please note that all ticket prices are subject to service charges and HST. To request student/minor + adult tickets or for more information, please email tickets@music-toronto.com.
3 Concert Pass - $90 and includes admission to all three events (April 5, May 3, June 7)