Pioneering tour-de-force Ensemble Vivant’s innovative genre-diverse classical and jazz programming is rich with passionate, deeply communicative playing that touches the hearts and souls of listeners of all ages. Ensemble Vivant has 15 internationally acclaimed albums heard on radio world-wide.

Of Ensemble Vivant’s latest album iFUGUE - A World of Fugues, U.S.A. magazines Fanfare, and American Record Guide respectively wrote: “Smokin…Fugues shouldn’t be this much fun!”; “Lively readings of fugues by all sorts of composers. A few are presented in original form, such as Bach’s Prelude & Fugue 9 (WTC I), played beautifully by pianist Catherine Wilson.”

More Praise:
“…highest-level chamber music-making. No matter the genre, there is magic in Ensemble Vivant's music-making.” - Jazz Icon Rick Wilkins, C.M.

“Chamber music at its evocative best!” – The WholeNote

“…beautiful, poised performances...capture the passion and verve…Wilson’s piano gives this music unerring drive and plenty of sparkle.” - Toronto Star

Ensemble Vivant’s invaluable live and virtual programs for underserved schools and communities (endorsed by neuroscientists on music and the mind) are conducted through Euterpe (musicisthekey.org). Funding support has been awarded by Ontario Trillium Foundation; Canada Council for the Arts; Levante Foundation; Ross Mitchell Foundation and more.

Tickets $35 (+ taxes and service fees). Children and Students may attend for free.

Choose 4 BMA Tickets for $100 to get the BMA Spring Discount and use it towards any combination of 4 Brookside Music Association spring 2024 concerts.