“Beautiful, poised performances…reveal the deep musicianship and light interpretive touch of these Toronto-based musicians led by pianist Catherine Wilson”
– John Terauds, Toronto Star (re: Ensemble Vivant’s CD fête française)

“…wonderful performance … congratulations to Ensemble Vivant for uncovering these works and presenting them with their usual flare”
– David Olds, WholeNote Magazine (re: EV’s CD fête française)

“… pianist Catherine Wilson and her collaborators achieve that all-too-rare balance between intellectual satisfaction and pure entertainment … this is a quality musical candybox”
– John Terauds, Toronto Star (re: EV’s CD Audience Favourites)

“Catherine Wilson’s affinity for Anderson’s music is much in evidence in this delightful recording … her sensitive piano playing shines.”
– Joseph So, La Scena Musicale (re: EV’s 2-CD The Music of Leroy Anderson)

“A thoroughly enjoyable album”
– Boston Herald (re: EV’s 2-CD recording The Music of Leroy Anderson)

“Catherine Wilson brings a great technical virtuosity and an understanding of the ‘American’ sound of the Leroy Anderson Piano concerto…she possesses rare depth combined with highly sensitive artistry that is tremendously refreshing.”
– Skitch Henderson, Founder & Music Director, New York Pops
(re: Catherine Wilson’s performance with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra of Leroy Anderson’s Piano Concerto on EV’s 2-CD recording The Music of Leroy Anderson)

“Catherine Wilson plays the Leroy Anderson Piano Concerto with brilliance, clarity and passion.”
– Mrs. Leroy Anderson (re: EV’s 2-CD The Music of Leroy Anderson)

“This big piano chamber repertoire is beautifully and masterfully performed … insightful interpretations … Catherine Wilson’s playing seems to inhabit the soul of each composer whose work she performs.”
– CD Reviews Online (re: EV’s CD Chamber Suite)

“… desert island favourites …”
– Bob Kerr, CBC Radio (re: EV’s CDs Palm Court Pleasures and Palm Court Encores)

“Here is the perfect light chamber music album … a little of everything to suit any taste … a wonderfully talented ensemble that performs with a warmth and flow that betrays an exceptional closeness … truly these players are more than just in-tune with each other … the overall effect is joyous and compelling”
– Music Magazine, Canada (re: EV’s recording Palm Court Pleasures)

“Palm Court Pleasures with Ensemble Vivant is flawless … beyond flawless … it’s miraculous … it’s just perfect!”
– Bob Kerr, CBC Radio

“This vastly entertaining album makes listening awfully easy”
– William Littler, Toronto Star (re: EV’s recording Palm Court Pleasures)

“They bring their own sound and sensibility to the music … every time I have played this recording I have enjoyed it – both for the playing and for the program.”
– American Record Guide (re: EV’s CD The Romantics)

“… refreshing … everything clicks in context … wonderful recording”
– Fanfare Magazine (USA) (re: EV’s CD Classical Potpourri