Described as a “pure chamber musician” (Globe and Mail) creating “moments of pure magic” (Toronto Star), Canadian cellist Rachel Mercer has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician across five continents. Grand prize winner of the 2001 Vriendenkrans Competition in Amsterdam, Rachel is cellist of Ensemble Made In Canada, the Mercer-Park Duo, the Seiler Trio, … Read More

Ashu has established an extraordinary ability to communicate with audiences around the world through his charismatic and emotive performance style. While his virtuosity continues to thrill listeners, his artistry reaches far beyond this demonstrating a unique personality and musical voice. He has repeatedly defied conventions by winning major international competitions traditionally won by pianists and … Read More

The members of Ensemble Vivant are: Catherine Wilson, artistic director and piano; Sybil Shanahan, cello; Jim Vivien, double bass; Parmela Attariwala, violin; and Norman Hathaway, viola. “Canada’s Chamber Music Treasure” (Toronto Star), receives accolades internationally and is a favourite wherever the group performs. Since its inception over 25 years ago, Ensemble Vivant has been a … Read More

Sarah Jo Kirsch is a soprano currently based in Winnipeg. She continues to make waves as a recitalist and soloist in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Winner of the 2014 Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition, she has been hailed as “…one of the finest contemporary dramatic vocalists in Canada today…” Calgary Herald, “…with the ability to get under the skin of everything she sings…” Winnipeg Free Press. From Baroque oratorio … Read More