Adele Armin with Ensemble Vivant
Ensemble Vivant live-in-concert in the mid-1990s at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts, Jane Mallett Theatre. L to R: Adele Armin, violin; Catherine Wilson, piano; Jack Mendelssohn, cello
Adele Armin, violin; Catherine Wilson, piano; Jack Mendelssohn, cello
Adele Armin with Ensemble Vivant
Ensemble Vivant on tour in Vermont, U.S.A. in 2002 Here the group is in Montgomery, Vermont performing music by the American composer Leroy Anderson. L to R: Ralph Anderson (son of the late composer); Adele Armin, violin; Catherine Wilson, piano; Mrs. Leroy Anderson; Sharon Prater, cello
Adele Armin, violin and Catherine Wilson, piano
Ensemble Vivant in performance by invitation at HMV in Toronto for the launch of the group’s LIVE recording “The Romantics”. Catherine Wilson at the piano, and directly to her right is Adele Armin
It is with great sadness that I write about the passing on June 26, 2022 of violinist supreme, Adele Armin.
I had the privilege of performing with Adele in Ensemble Vivant for 10 years. In addition to the many concerts over the years, we recorded 2 albums, one of which was from a live performance, both of which continue to receive regular airplay on radio stations nationally and internationally.
A violinist steeped in the Classical tradition, she was equally comfortable performing Jazz styles. She brought to the group her wealth of musical training, her tremendous talent and intelligence along with her interest and exploration of so many other fascinating areas in life. It was always a joyous and meaningful experience making music with her.
Our friendship began through Ensemble Vivant and extended outside of the group allowing us to share many adventures. With her interest in learning French, the minute she heard that I was going to be in Paris, she booked a flight to join me there, this being one among many examples of her spontaneity and joie de vivre.
Adele admired and supported Euterpe: Music Is The Key, the registered not-for-profit charity which I founded many years ago. She described Euterpe: Music Is The Key as being one of the most important charities in Canada.
Adele was a shining star, and although she will be forever missed, her beautiful light will continue to live in all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Catherine Wilson
