Our Youth Ambassador, vocalist Ismael Paris, performed with Ensemble Vivant at the Flato Markham Theatre concert on November 23, 2025.
Ensemble Vivant performed to a wonderfully enthusiastic audience at the Flato Markham Theatre on November 23, 2025. It was a true pleasure to be part of this outstanding concert series. Following the performance, dozens of audience members shared how deeply moved they were by this “magical” concert and how eager they are to welcome Ensemble Vivant back.
The presence of Charles Mills, pianist Catherine Wilson’s junior-high school band conductor was a particularly meaningful moment. Catherine often speaks of the profound influence he had on her musical development, an influence that helped set the foundation for her career as a concert performer, recording artist, and the founder and artistic director of her own band, Ensemble Vivant. Charles was enchanted by Ensemble Vivant’s concert, saying: “Ensemble Vivant’s concert was as expected, beyond excellent, the artistry world-class and the innovative programming absolutely brilliant. This outstandingly beautiful musical experience brought tears to my eyes.”
Ensemble Vivant performers:
Catherine Wilson, piano
Sarah Boyer, violin
Lydia Munchinsky, cello
Norman Hathaway, viola
George Koller, bass
Guest Performer: Ismael Paris, vocals
L to R: Ensemble Vivant’s George Koller, bass; Sarah Boyer, violin; Norman Hathaway, viola; Charles Mills; Ismael Paris, Euterpe: Music Is The Key’s Youth Ambassador, and guest performer on Ensemble Vivant’s concert; Ensemble Vivant’s Catherine Wilson, piano/artistic director
Charles Mills, Catherine Wilson and Jan Mills at Flato Markham Theatre
Charles Mills, Catherine’s junior-high school band conductor and pianist Catherine Wilson
Ensemble Vivant performing at Flato Markham Theatre
Ismael Paris, Euterpe: Music Is The Key’s Youth Ambassador, and guest performer with Ensemble Vivant at Flato Markham Theatre
Ensemble Vivant performing at Flato Markham Theatre
