List of works by Charles Thomas Cozens


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.

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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.
Concert music
  • 2013 "Tres Ballos Latinos" for mixed choir, accordion, piano, bass, and percussion. Commissioned and premiered by Robert Cooper and the Orpheus Choir
  • 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''

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  • 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 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 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
  • 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