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

2026 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 - $25 (+ HST & fees)

Students and minors Free single tickets, by request (limited availability)

Adults accompanying students/minors: 1/2 price (limit x2)

Students can attend FREE by submitting a request to tickets@music-toronto.com.

Please note that student tickets are limited and subject to availability; we encourage requesting as early as possible. To support accessibility, a limited number of half-price tickets are available for up to two accompanying adults with each student. We ask that this option be used by those for whom the regular ticket price would be a barrier.

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.

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)

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