Ensemble Vivant

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Pioneering tour-de-force Ensemble Vivant’s innovative genre-diverse programming is rich with passionate, deeply communicative playing that touches the hearts and souls of listeners of all ages. EV are ODEG artists with 15 internationally acclaimed CDs. "EV’s latest CD - iFugue ~ A World of Fugues - is an imaginative exploration of fugues from around the world and across the centuries, this album is beaming with creative sonic adventures....each with a message and a beauty of its own." - The WholeNote, July 2021.

EV’s live/virtual programs for children/seniors (endorsed by the scientific community) are conducted through Euterpe (musicisthekey.org) and were awarded: Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant (2020); Canada Council Grant (2021); Levante Foundation Grant (2022).

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

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

"This disc is not only a fine listen, but one to revisit again and again." - La Scena, July 2021.

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