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
Joanne Yesol Choi with Chris Au
Jeanne Yesol Choi, cello
Chris Au, piano
5:00 pm
Dior Quartet with Chris Au
Noa Sarid, violin
Astrid Nakamura, violin
Ronen Shifron, viola
Joanne Yesol Choi, cello
Chris Au, piano
A Voice Becoming: A Journey in Music and Words
2025 Canada Council for the Arts Virginia Parker Prize recipient, cellist Joanne Yesol Choi invites piano collaborator Chris Au and her Dior Quartet colleagues to join her for an intimate presentation of music and original narrated stories that reflect the many sources of inspiration and milestones along her evolving journey as a performer and creator. Representatives from the Canada Council make a brief award presentation at the beginning of the 4:00 pm set.
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.
All Sales Final. No Refunds. Exception: Patrons can email tickets@music-toronto.com and request to have their ticket returned as a donation and receive a tax receipt.
3 Concert Pass - $100 (+ HST & fees) and includes admission to all three events (May 2, May 30, June 27)