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
Echo Chamber
Aaron Schwebel, violin & Artistic Director
Leana Rutt, cello
David Eliakis, piano
Trevor Copp, mime
Five Postcards from Canada
Echo Chamber presents Five Postcards from Canada, a vivid musical journey across the country through works by leading Canadian composers Vivian Fung, Carmen Braden, Derek Charke, Alice Ho, and James Rolfe. Each piece offers a distinct sonic “postcard,” reflecting the diverse landscapes, cultures, and artistic voices that shape Canada’s musical identity.
In a unique theatrical collaboration, the music is brought to life through the expressive artistry of renowned Canadian mime Trevor Copp, whose movement and storytelling illuminate the emotional worlds of the music.
Five Postcards from Canada blends chamber music and physical theatre into an imaginative and deeply Canadian performance experience.
5:00 pm
Gentileschi Baroque
Cristina Prats-Costa, violin
Jonathan Stuchbery, lute
Lucas Harris, lute
Naghmeh Farahman, Persian percussion
A Journey Through the Iberian Baroque
A multifaceted sonic tour of old-world Spain
Gentileschi Baroque Ensemble is a dynamic period instrument ensemble dedicated to uncovering and performing the extraordinary music of women composers from the Baroque era. With a mission to bring these often-overlooked voices to the forefront, the ensemble combines scholarly insight with vibrant, historically informed performance.
This evocative program features a diverse array of composers whose music draws on sacred devotion, theatrical drama, virtuosic chamber writing, and popular dance. From the expressive sacred songs of Juan Francés de Iribarren to the dazzling guitar works of Santiago de Murcia and the haunting recercadas of Antonio Martin y Coll, this concert celebrates the rich and vibrant musical landscape of the Iberian world from the mid-sixteenth to the early eighteenth century.
Shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, this repertoire reflects a multi-ethnic and stylistically diverse heritage, where courtly refinement coexists with folk rhythms and improvisatory freedom. Grounded in dance, ornamentation, and rhetorical expression, these works reveal a sound world of striking contrasts—intimate and exuberant, devotional and theatrical.
Curated by Toronto-based Spanish violinist Cristina Prats Costa, the program offers a deeply personal journey into the colours and rhythms of Iberian Baroque music, illuminating a tradition whose expressive power and rhythmic vitality continue to resonate today.
General Admission - $40 (+ HST & fees)
Arts Workers & *Students - $25 (+ HST & fees)
*To help ensure our concerts are accessible to all students, a limited number of FREE student tickets are available upon request via tickets@music-toronto.com. We encourage reaching out early, as quantities are limited. To further support access, half-price tickets are also available for up to two accompanying adults with each student.
Please note that all ticket prices are subject to service charges and HST.
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