A close-up concert series in a hidden venue - 3 Concert Pass

COSE series concerts - May 2nd, May 30th, and June 27th, 4:00-6:00 pm

If you’re looking for a way to level up your Saturday plans, Music Toronto's COSE series flip the usual night-out routine on its head.

Instead of heading out after dinner, these concerts start in the afternoon, giving you the chance to build your evening around something genuinely memorable.

COSE concerts take place at the Aperture Room, a bright, intimate space just north of Yonge and Dundas, where audiences sit just steps away from the musicians. The result is a close-up experience that feels more personal than a traditional concert hall, with all the focus on the artists and the music.

Each event features two short sets with a mix of styles, from Baroque and Classical favourites to contemporary and jazz-influenced works. The concerts are designed to be approachable, whether you already love chamber music or are simply looking for something different to do in the city.

Concerts start at 4 pm. Grab a beverage, take in the music, and head out for dinner after the concert and turn a simple plan into a full evening out.

Music Toronto’s COSE series launches on May 2, and continues on May 30 and June 27. You can find more details at music-toronto.com

Celebration of Small Ensembles events will take place in the afternoon on Saturday May 2nd, May 30th, and June 27th. Please note that this page is for a 3 Concert Pass to ALL COSE events. Click the following links to purchase tickets to individual events instead:

May 2 • May 30• June 27

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.

Program Details

May 2nd, 2026

4:00 pm
Duo Chromatika

Julia Mirzoev, violin
Russell Iceberg, guitar & violin

Off the Page

Duo Chromatika is the dynamic partnership of violinist Julia Mirzoev and violinist/violist/guitarist Russell Iceberg — two versatile artists who blur the boundaries between classical tradition, jazz virtuosity, and the freedom of improvisation. The name Chromatika, derived from the Greek word for “color,” reflects their vision of illuminating the vast palette of tonal, timbral, and stylistic possibilities within their playing. Winners of national and international awards, Julia and Russell infuse their partnership with a rare blend of technical mastery, imagination, and artistic individuality. Partners both on and off stage, they invite audiences to experience Off the Page, a program that includes reimagined treasures, contemporary work and improvisations that reach across eras and genres.

5:00 pm
Trio Timia

June Lee, violin
François Lamontagne, cello
Itamar Prag, piano

On the Road to Osaka

Formed at the Schulich School of Music, the Montreal based trio are united by a shared love for chamber music and a commitment to creating meaningful musical experiences. Their mission is to share their passion with audiences of all backgrounds, offering heartfelt and authentic performances that foster a deep connection between music, performer, and listener. They strive to communicate the stories, emotions, and humanity that lie at the heart of every piece they play, transforming each concert into a shared moment of artistic expression and resonance

Having been selected as one of nine young piano trios from around the world to participate in the prestigious 2026 Osaka Chamber Music Competition, the Trio’s program features a curated selection of works that they will be taking to the competition.

May 30th, 2026

4:00 pm
Joanne 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.

June 27th, 2026

4:00 pm
Echo Chamber

Aaron Schwebel, violin & Artistic Director
Leana Rutt, cello
Dakota Scott-Digout, 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 Marjan Mozetich, 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

Crisina Prats-Costa, violin
Jonathan Stuchbery, violin
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.