“No one can put together music and musicians in a more dazzling, brilliant and moving way than Andrew Burashko and Art of Time Ensemble. Every concert is thrilling, inspiring and leaves you longing for the next one. Surprise and accomplishment only begin to describe Art of Time Ensemble’s achievements.”

The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson

“An Art of Time performance is a chance to make precious contact with what music truly is - a source of revelation and wonder…”

Sarah Slean

Some of the best evenings that I have witnessed in Toronto have been performances by Andrew Burashko’s Art of Time Ensemble - a caravan of classical and pop musicians. The result is entertainment that is often thrilling, often full of insights- as in the old values of art that delight and instruct.”

Michael Ondaatje

“If happiness is being surrounded by a warm, exciting group and being accepted as one of their peers, then I have known true happiness with Art of Time Ensemble. They are the cream of the crop. Why do the best always come from Canada?”

Madeleine Peyroux

About Us

Led by Artistic Director Andrew Burashko, Art of Time Ensemble transforms the way you experience music. Fusing high art and popular culture in concerts that juxtapose the best of each genre, Art of Time entertains as it enlightens, revealing the universal qualities that lie at the heart of all great music.

THE ART OF TIME ENSEMBLE VISION:

A world in which people seek the uncertainties, and possibilities, of art.

THE ART OF TIME ENSEMBLE MISSION:

To engage diverse audiences in powerful arts experiences through the performances, collaborative endeavours, and curatorial vision of its Artistic Director.

ABOUT ART OF TIME

For the last 25 years, Art of Time Ensemble has been on the cutting edge of the performing arts in Canada, fusing music with theatre, dance, film and literature in unique and unprecedented ways. The list of illustrious artists who have collaborated with Art of Time includes Margaret Atwood, Peggy Baker, Brent Carver, Barbara Hannigan, Branford Marsalis, Michael Ondaatje, Madeleine Péyroux, Jackie Richardson and many others.

Founded by Andrew Burashko in 1998, the Toronto based ensemble has included some of Canada’s top classical and jazz soloists as well as concertmasters and principal players from some of the world’s greatest orchestras. With Burashko at its helm as artistic director, conductor, pianist and director, Art of Time has produced over 80 unique productions and recordings and has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe.

Before founding Art of Time Ensemble, Andrew Burashko had established himself as one of Canada’s foremost concert pianists. Known for his passionate performances and eclectic repertoire, Burashko performed as soloist, under the batons of some of the world’s leading conductors such as Marin Alsop, Sir Andrew Davis, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Jukka-Pekka Saraste and Pinchas Zukerman among many others. He was also involved in a 25 year long collaboration with renowned contemporary dancer, Peggy Baker. As a duo, they performed to acclaim around the world.

Andrew Burashko’s recordings as soloist and chamber musician have been released on labels including Chandos, CBC SM500, Naxos, Cenrediscs, Opening Day, Analekta, Pheromone and ATR and can be heard regularly on the CBC in Canada and NPR in the United States.