Charles Thomas Cozens is a Canadian musician born in Hamilton, Ontario. His works span several genres including Classical, Classical Crossover, Jazz, Pop, and New Age.
List of works
Select collaborations with artists and orchestras (As composer, arranger and/or conductor)
2018 – 2019 Symphonic orchestrations for Indian City and Vince Fontaine in association with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, arranger 2016 – 2019 The Burlington New Millennium Orchestra concert series, Charles T. Cozens, founder/conductor 2016 The Mozart Effect recordings, 2nd international branding with the Mozart Effect Orchestra, Glenn Gould Studio, Charles T. Cozens, conductor 2014 Randy Bachman’s Symphonic Overdrive with The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Orchestra London, Charles T. Cozens, conductor/arranger/composer; Randy Bachman guitar/vocal"Randy Bachman Still Taking Care of Business at a Frantic Pace". The Hamilton Spectator, 10/14/14, Graham Rockingham."Randy Bachman Kicks Off Another Season of Orchestras Red Hot Weekends Series". The London Free Press, 10/10/14, James Stewart Reaney. 2014 La Magia Del Cine with The Villa Clara Symphony (Cuba), Charles T. Cozens, conductor/arranger/composer; Janet Horne, violin 2013 I Am Andrea Menard with The Regina Symphony Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, conductor/arranger, Andrea Menard, vocalist 2013 La Danza with The Villa Clara Symphony (Cuba), Charles T. Cozens, conductor/arranger/composer; Allejandro Rodriguez, violin 2013 Lindi Ortega in Concert with The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, conductor/arranger; Lindi Ortega, vocal/ guitar 2013 Broadway Today Revival with The Regina Symphony Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, conductor/arranger/composer; Stephen Patterson, Gisele Fredette, and Helena Janik, vocalists 2013 Canadian Brass with The Regina Symphony Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, conductor["Canadian Brass delights Crowd at Conexus Show"]. The Leader-Post, 1/14/13, Joe Couture. 2012 World On A String with The Regina Symphony Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, conductor/arranger; Michael Guttman, violin"CBC presents RSO Shumiatcher Pops Concert World on a String". CBC Saskatchewan["Guttman shines with the Regina Symphony"]. The Leader-Post, 11/11/12, Christopher Tessmer. 2012 Concerts with Fernando Lima, countertenor, and Sarena Paton, soprano, at the Lincoln Alexander Centre (Hamilton, ON), Charles T. Cozens, producer/conductor"Something inviting-Something exciting". Ontario Arts Review,9/24/2012, Terry Gaisin 2010 Putting It Together with The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens conductor/arranger; The Nylons, vocalists["Nylons still smooth as silk. Ageless wonders, WSO mesh well"]. Winnipeg Free Press, 1/18/10, Holly Harris. 2008 Eagle and Hawk In Concert as part of the first-ever Indigenous Festival: Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, arranger; Alexander Michelwaite, conductor; Eagle And Hawk["Eagle And Hawk To Play With WSO At Indigenous Festival"]. Manitoba Music News, 5/2/2008. 2006 Quartetto Gelato In Concert with The Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, contributing arranger; Quartetto Gelato 2004 From Harlem To Hollywood Revival with The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, conductor/arranger; Michael Danso, vocalist" Danso and Cozens Bring Harlem Home". All About Jazz, 4/9/2004, Tyler Ford. 2004 From Harlem To Hollywood Revival with The Canada Pops Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, conductor/arranger; Michael Danso, vocalist 1996 The Pied Piper with The Mississauga Symphony Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, conductor/composer/arranger; Denis de Laviolette, narrator/vocalist 1996 The Nylons Live with The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, conductor/arranger; The Nylons, vocalists 1994 Broadway Today with The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, conductor/arranger/composer/artist 1994 Bending The Bows with The Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Charles T. Cozens, arranger; Brian Jackson, conductor; Leahy & Minevich, violins 1990 From Harlem To Hollywood with The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles T. Cozens, arranger; Boris Brott, conductor; Michael Danso, vocalist
Select compositions Musical theatre 2001 “Swingstep”, A Musical 1993 “Peter Pan: The Return.” Book and lyrics by Peter Mandia; music by Cozens; adapted from the play and novel by James M. Barrie. (Theatre Aquarius)
Concert music 2013 "Tres Ballos Latinos" for mixed choir, accordion, piano, bass, and percussion. Commissioned and premiered by Robert Cooper and the Orpheus Choir"Song of the Stars". 2012 "Homage à Piazzolla" for violin and orchestra. A recomposition including arrangements and original composition written for Belgian virtuoso Michael Guttman and premiered November 2012 with The Regina Symphony Orchestra 2010 "Czardahora" commissioned and premiered by Michael Guttman, violin 2005 "Les Petites Dances Demoniques" commissioned by the Niagara International Chamber Music Festival, Ergo Projects 2004 "Suite For Children" for Guitar and String Orchestra commissioned by Jason Carter, Helsinki 2004 "Marionette Fandangle" commissioned by Acclarion 2002–2003 "Suite For Accordion" commissioned by Joseph Macerollo 2002 "Fireworks Fantasia" commissioned for the 50th anniversary of the Stratford Festival 2002 "Three Musketeers Suite" commissioned and premiered by The Canadian Brass 2000 "Celtic Fantasia" premiered by violinist Michael Guttman and commissioned by Lance Elbeck 1999 "The Clown Of Venice" commissioned and premiered by Quartetto Gelato. 1998 "Glory Days", A play with music about the '46 Stelco strike written with Bill Freeman, author 1998 "Botanicus" for euphonium and brass band commissioned and premiered by the Hannaford Street Silver Band with Bramwell Tovey, conductor 1994 "Bach Double: Variations" written for Bending the Bows 1992 "Scrooge: A Christmas Carol". Book and lyrics by Peter Mandia; music by Cozens; adapted from the play and novel by Charles Dickens, Theatre Aquarius 1990 "Orchestral Miniatures" commissioned by Symphonia Canada
Select arrangements 2007 Arrangements for the Richard Monette Gala and the Stratford Festival Orchestra 2002 Arrangements for Stratford Festival's 50th Anniversary 2001 The Magic of Love Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; arranged and orchestrated by Charles T. Cozens; Concept and Words by J. Robert Verdun (Port Dover Theatre)
Select discography (As performer, arranger, composer and/or producer)
2017 Charles Cozens, Mozart Effect 16 CDs Spring Hill 2015 Quartetto Gelato All Original – 100% Canadian CD Baby 2012 RyanDan Imagine Universal 2012 Bob Newhart Rudolph Avalon 2011 Charles Cozens Aria Solitudes 2010 Charles Cozens Peaceful Moonlight Avalon 2009 The Canadian Tenors The Perfect Gift Universal 2009 The Canadian Tenors The Canadian Tenors (USA) Universal 2009 Charles Cozens Holiday Piano Classics Avalon 2008 The Canadian Tenors The Canadian Tenors Universal 2008 Charles Cozens Timeless Classics Avalon 2008 Charles Cozens A Celtic Christmas Reflections 2008 Charles Cozens National Parks Solitudes 2008 Charles Cozens Sunday Morning Classics Reflections 2008 Charles Cozens Hollywood Romance Reflections 2007 Charles Cozens Classical Music For Elegant Occasions Reflections 2007 Charles Cozens Diamonds Reflections 2006 Charles Cozens Relaxing Bach Reflections 2006 Charles Cozens Christmas Soprano Avalon 2006 Charles Cozens Central Park Solitudes 2005 David J. Young Silver Lining Sound of Mind 2005 Charles Cozens Romance Avalon 2004 Charles Cozens Songbirds At Sunset Solitudes 2004 Charles Cozens Balance (Juno Nominated) Reflections 2004 Acclarion Marionette Fandangle Independent 2004 Erica Goodman Angelic Harp Avalon 2003 Quartetto Gelato The Orient Express Linus 2003 Charles Cozens Santa’s Symphony Avalon 2003 Lance Elbeck Fiddle On Fire Eclectic 2002 Charles Cozens Andrew Lloyd Webber Reflections 2002 Charles Cozens Movie Romance Avalon 2002 Canadian Cast CD The Magic Of Love Eclectic 2001 Quartetto Gelato Neapolitan Cafe Linus 2000 Canadian Cast CD Swingstep Silver Fox 2000 Canadian Cast CD The Three Musketeers Stratford 2000 Morag Be Free M • E Records 1999 Hannaford Street Band Heavy Metal CBC SM 5000 1999 Quartetto Gelato Espresso Victor (Japan) 1998 Morag For The Moment Makin' Music 1997 Charles T. Cozens The Entrance Independent 1995 Michael Farquharson Picture Time Jazz Inspiration 1994 Michael Farquharson Michael Farquharson Jazz Inspiration 1993 Bending The Bows Bending The Bows Take A Bow 1993 Symphonia Canada Orchestral Landscapes 3 Attic Records 1992 Symphonia Canada Orchestral Landscapes 2 Attic Records 1991 Symphonia Canada Orchestral Landscapes 1 Attic Records 1987 Helix Wild In The Streets Capitol 1986 Symphony Nova Scotia With Glowing Hearts CBC SM 5000
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