A close-up concert series in a hidden room - May 30

COSE (Celebration of Small Ensembles)

May 2, 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 at the venue, 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

Please note that this page is for tickets to the May 30 event only.

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 [email protected]. 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.

General Admission $40 (+HST/fees)
Arts Workers & Students $25 (+HST/fees)
3-Concert Pass $100. .

All Sales Final. No Refunds. Exception: Patrons can email [email protected] and request to have their ticket returned as a donation and receive a tax receipt.

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.

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