Music Toronto presents a Celebration of Small Ensembles, together with music that spans centuries of repertoire. Marked by artistic programming, COSE affords three various packages for a collection of small ensembles.
All of the concert events happen within the Aperture Room, a singular venue that’s positioned within the prime flooring of The Thornton-Smith Constructing in downtown Toronto. The concert events are supposed to be as a lot about getting along with others as it’s about musical discovery.
The Live shows
Every of the concert events will embody two units of 45 minutes every by each new and established artists. The music included in every live performance attracts from varied traditions associated to the small ensemble.
Live shows start at 4 p.m. and finish at 6 p.m., with a chat break between units, and refreshments you should purchase.
April 5
Madeline Corridor, guitar: From Bach to Brouwer with a Twist of Free Jazz (4:00 p.m.)
- Sonata Parra Guitarra Op. 61: Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) — (I. Lento — Allegro— Allegretto Tranquillo)
- Suite for Solo Cello No.6 in D Main, BWV 1012: J.S Bach (1685-1750) — I. Prelude
- Saudade no. 3: Roland Dyens (1955-2016)
- 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 By means of the Valley of Echoes); III. Balada de la Doncella Enamorada (Ballad of the Younger Lady in Love))
- Sonata For Guitar op. 47: Alberto Ginastera (1916-1983) — (I. Esordio; II. Scherzo; III. Canto; IV. Finale)
Thalea String Quartet: THE NATURAL WORLD (5:00 p.m.)
The Thalea Quartet is: Christopher Whitley, violin; Kumiko Sakamoto, violin; Lauren Spaulding, viola; Alex Cox, cello
- Terry Riley: Dawn of the Planetary Dream Collector
- J. Haydn: Op 33 No 3 (i. Allegro moderato)
- A. A. Tucker: Radha within 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
Could 3
VC2 + Amy Hillis (4:00p.m.)
VC2: Bryan Holt, cello; Amahl Arulanandam, cello with Amy Hillis, violin
- Bach Goldberg Variations: Aria
- Beethoven String Trio in E-flat Main, Op. 3: Allegro
- Andrew Staniland: Fly with Crows (2021)
- Vincent Ho: The Murder Dossiers: B3atrix Kiddo (World Premiere)
- Dinuk Wijeratne: Homecoming
- Giovanni Sollima: Arboreto Salvatico
Duo Mycelia: A Private Journey of Being (5:00 p.m.)
Duo Mycelia: Isabella Perron, violin/voice/piano; Simon Gidora, violin/voice/piano
Duo Mycelia study the idea of the ocean of life as a acutely aware entity that’s each separate and related by way of this through-composed work consisting of songs and instrumental interludes. Concepts revolving round individuality and freedom, accountability and gratitude, loss and catharsis are explored.
June 7
Jacques Forestier, violin & Jeanie Chung, piano (4:00 p.m.)
Edmonton violinist Jacques Forestier is presently finding out on the Curtis Institute of Music because the Efrem Zimbalist Fellow at Curtis, receiving a full-tuition scholarship.
Jeanie Chung is a graduate of The Glenn Gould College and the Younger Artists Efficiency Academy at The Royal Conservatory in Toronto, in addition to The Juilliard College, the place she earned Bachelor’s, Masters, and Doctoral levels.
- Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Main, Op. 78
- Ernst: Grand-Caprice on Der Erlkonig
- Bartók: Romanian People Dances
Solidaridad Tango (5:00 p.m.)
Aparna Halpé, violin
Valeria Matzner, vocals
Shinjoo Choo, bandoneón
Yolanda Tapia or Mayu Funaba, piano
Lauren Falls or Sarah Lahasky, double bass
North America’s unique all-woman ensemble Solidaridad Tango is devoted to range. Based in 2021 by Aparna Halpé, Solidaridad will carry out works from their debut album DISTANCIA (2023) and different associated items.
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