Madeline joins a powerhouse troupe that includes storyteller Tom Allen in a chamber musical that takes a look and listen at “what might have been”, when as a young man J.S. Bach walked the 400 kms from Arnstadt to Lübeck, to hear Dietrich Buxtehude on the organ.
J. S. Bach's Long Walk in the Snow has enjoyed performances from B.C. to Nfld, and wherever they go, Tom and harpist Lori Gemmell team up with top local musicians. In Winnipeg, they'll be joined by singer Catherine Wreford, Karl Stobbe on violin, and Madeline on piano. Read all about them here, and get your tickets at J.S. Bach's Long Walk in the Snow | Wmcwpg.

Madeline joins the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra at the harpsichord, playing works by J.S. Bach and Variations on Bach by acclaimed Canadian composer David Braid.
The concert will feature two of Canada’s leading violinists and famous musical siblings, Timothy and Nikki Chooi.
All info and tickets ay 8 / DAWN AND DUSK (May 14, 2025) | Manitoba Chamber Orchestra

Madeline and Caitlin are featured in the Southern Manitoba Concert Series.
Tickets at Southern Manitoba Concerts - Southern Manitoba Concert Series.

FIERBOIS AT THE WINNIPEG BAROQUE FESTIVAL!
Fierbois shares bold music from the French Baroque to channel the spirit of their namesake - the sword of Joan of Arc. Featuring the works of Francoise Couperin, Louis Couperin, Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, and Jean-Baptiste Lully, the duo will be joined by celebrated Winnipeg flutist Jan Kocman and bassoonist Katie Brooks. 
Ticket package for WBF is here. Single tickets are $35.

About the WINNIPEG BAROQUE FESTIVAL:
This festival, now in its fourth season, is an unprecedented collaboration among Winnipeg ensembles who are passionate about Baroque and early music in a modern context. From great masterworks to rare gems of the era never before presented in Winnipeg, you’ll be dazzled by the array of sounds and musical mastery of the 17th and 18th century performed by Festival favourites like Canzona and Dead of Winter as well as ensembles like the Winnipeg Singers, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, Fierbois, RCCO, Fidem in Fidibus, Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir, Karl Stobbe & Benjamin Moser, CMU Festival Chorus, and more!

Almonte in Concert presents a series of exciting and varied chamber music concerts performed by nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians in the historic and acoustically superb setting of Almonte Old Town Hall.
View the series here where you can also read up on Fierbois’ program.

After nearly a decade of playing and touring together, Madeline and Caitlin Broms Jacobs will launch their first CD! Madeline writes, “The title of the album, Sing to Me Again, references the lyrical nature of the repertoire. But is also represents the silenced voices of the 20th Century; the composers who have undeservedly been underplayed, and the composers who have been restricted in artistic expression.”
Fierbois chose to feature composers from the Soviet Socialist Realism movement, an era when composers and artists were mandated to represent an idealized representation of life there. These works, with their “national sound through modality and their rhythmic and melodic folk idioms”, captivate the listener in this perfect combination of oboe and piano.
As compelling as the music are the stories that come with the selections, masterfully told by Maddy and Caitlin.
The release of this CD takes place, appropriately, in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, a space dedicated to enhancing the public's understanding of human rights, to promoting respect for others and encouraging reflection and dialogue.
The concert is pay-what-you-can. Persons donating $20 and above will receive a copy of Sing to Me Again.

Fierbois will take the stage at Manitoba Showcase, presented by Manitoba Arts Network in celebration of 40 years of connecting artists and community. The three-day event takes place in Brandon, Manitoba from Oct 24-27, 2024, and is packed with exciting features, including keynote speakers, performances, panel discussions, real-life testimonials from artists and educators, parallel presentations, regional discussion groups, networking opportunities, and much more.

Madeline and Caitlin will play on Friday, Oct 25 in a Showcase Performance at the Western Manitoba Centennial Hall.

Madeline and Caitlin Broms-Jacobs return to Toronto to play at Heliconian Hall, this time under their compelling new name, Fierbois. The concert is presented by the arts organization Apocryphonia, specializing in underperformed classical music. Come to be captivated by the works of Kaprálová, Glick, Amirov, Haas and more!
Read more about Fierbois.

Duo Caitlin Broms-Jacobs and Madeline Hildebrand perform Light Exists in Spring: works by Amirov, Bartok, Haas, Chebotaryan and more.

From Under the Spire:
LIGHT EXISTS IN SPRING
A breath of warm air, a sunbeam through the window; spring brings optimism and renewed perspective.  From the exuberance of Rachmaninoff’s Spring Waters to the tranquil beauty of Fikret Amirov’s Nocturne, Bartok’s fiery Romanian Dances and the gripping narrative of Pavel Haas’s Oboe Suite, this is music which carries a powerful message of hope, resistance, and the promise of new beginnings.
If you’re in the area, this is a concert you’ll want to attend! Get your tickets here.

Madeline is the pianist in this evening’s brilliant concert featuring celebrated members of the Port Milford’s summer faculty for a night of musical wit and tenacity.
Works by Haydn and Mozart will be presented alongside Margaret Brouwer's portrayal of the goddess Demeter and a focused solo piano work by Ann Southam. The program will close with Brahms' compositionally hard-fought and timeless Piano Quintet.

If you’re in the area, don’t miss it! Tickets here.

YES!! DUOCBJ&MH are playing TO Summer Music in their Shuffle Concerts Series. This means that the event is FREE! Here’s the program:

A Light Exists in Spring
Vítèszlava Kaprálová: “Jitro,” from Dvé Pínsé, Op. 4
Fikret Amriov: Six Stücke für Flöte und Klavier
Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
Rachmaninoff: “Spring Waters,” Op. 14, No. 11
Bartók: Six Romanian Folk Dances
Pavel Haas: Suite for Oboe and Piano
Gayane Chebotaryan: Six Preludes (arr. Caitlin Broms-Jacobs)

Madeline and Everett Hopfer take audiences on an exploration of dazzling soundscapes with a program of keyboard repertoire that defies expectation. Using the grand piano as a template, they push all kinds of extensions: processing live and fixed electronics, preparing the strings with foreign materials, and augmenting the sound with additional keyboard instruments.
Then, long-time collaborators and contributors to Cluster, Sarah Jo Kirsch and Madeline bring a musical offering about feeling way too much in a world of contradictions. Emotional extremes roil in this masterfully selected program of pieces.
Cellist Natanielle Felicitas, renowned for her cross-genre collaborative in Winnipeg’s music scene, will be presenting a rare solo performance in a premiere featuring cello and electronics.
Tickets go on sale May 10.

Cluster 2024 presents four incredible music events premiering new and exciting music from world-class artists locally and nationally, an interactive audio sculptural installation that brings us closer to the waterways that shape ourfine city, and a new series of workshops for the curious and creative (of all ages!) Cluster: a cold plunge for the hottest day of your life.

DUOCBJ&MH take the stage at the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra’s Spring Fundraiser in delightful works by Bartok, Amirov, and Glinka.
MCO says, “Our Spring Soirée is more than just an evening of superb food and breathtaking music—it's a gathering that supports the vital youth and community initiatives of the MCO. These programs empower young people, honor Indigenous cultures, welcome newcomers, and enrich the lives of seniors across Manitoba. Every ticket sold directly supports these essential programs, helping us continue to make meaningful musical moments through impactful community partnerships.
It will be a night dedicated to celebration, culture, and community, all while taking in an extraordinary private art collection along with the preserved beauty and inventive reuse of the historic St Philip’s Church in St Boniface, now home of Hazel and Stephen Borys.
Tickets here.

Madeline will be at the piano when violinist Tiffany Yeung competes at the Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition in Brandon on Saturday, May 11.
This annual competition for the performance of Canadian and contemporary music is a memorial to composer, pianist, and violinist S.C. (Sonia) Eckhardt-Gramatté, who spent the last twenty-one years of her life in Manitoba. It fulfills her lifelong dream of creating a means by which the music of contemporary composers could make its presence felt by young musicians on the threshold of their careers. The E-Gré National Music Competition has been held annually since 1976 at Brandon University. Meet this year’s finalists here.

Besides the competition, the E-Gré offers presentations and keynote addresses by eminent musicians Holly Nimmons, Melody McKiver and Patrick Carrabré. Schedule at Competition — The Eckhardt-Gramatté National Music Competition (e-gre.ca).

Madeline plays a concert with ClarinetFest’s guest artist Michelle Anderson.
Program TBA

Michelle Anderson is a clarinetist and teacher who lives in Vancouver BC. She has been a professional performer and teacher for over 30 years and plays regularly with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, Lionsgate Sinfonia, and the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble. She is also the Founder of Clarinet Mentors, the largest online clarinet teaching resource in the world. Her YouTube channel is viewed by thousands of people every day. Her specialty is collecting and sharing technics that make clarinet more understandable and approachable for clarinetists worldwide.

TRIO JOYA (Kerry DuWors, violin; Catherine Wood, clarinet, and Madeline, piano) kick off this year’s Clarinet Fest at BU with works written for them by Canadian composer, David Braid.
On the program: Pale Crescent, Wash Away (Canadian premiere) and Seven Stories.
Maddy will also be performing a guest artist recital with Michelle Anderson, and collaborating on a lecture-recital with guest artist Vanessa Klassen.
This annual event features all-Canadian artists this year. Read all about the Festival here.

DUO CBJ & MH play at Dream Big: Music and Human Rights, a free, public event featuring extraordinary mini-performances with 30 top classical musicians from around the globe. This collaborative event will pair music with specific human rights themes throughout the museum, spotlighting the artistic and tangible impacts music can have on social justice.
The evening opens at 6 p.m. with a welcome in Bonnie & John Buhler Hall. Starting at 6:15 p.m. in six different galleries, live musical performances will enhance visitors’ experiences. Performances will examine Canadian experiences of human rights, the horrors of the Holocaust and of other atrocities, and look at contemporary human rights struggles.

Sarah Jo Kirsch and Madeline have been a tour de force duo for years, and here’s your chance to hear them at “A Month of Tuesdays” at The Fox Cabaret in Vancouver!
Here’s what the website says:
Sarah Jo Kirsch stands out as one of Canada's finest contemporary vocalists, acclaimed for remarkable and dramatic performances. Kirsch captivates audiences with unparalleled skill and"...the ability to get under the skin of everything she sings," (Winnipeg Free Press).

Pianist Madeline Hildebrand is celebrated for infusing traditional repertoire with captivating energy. She’s recognized for exceptional communicative skills and an instinctive understanding of beautiful sound, bringing her pianism of the highest level to the collaborative performance.

Together, they will create an unforgettable evening with works by Kate Soper, Matthew Ricketts, Aaron Gervais, and Luis Ramirez. As these two exceptional artists take the stage, we will be filled with energetic melodies that will linger long after the final note.
Read more here.

DUO CBJ & MH were guest performers at Government House, home of Manitoba’s Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Anita Neville. The event doubled as a celebration in recognition of The Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg, celebrating their 130th Anniversary this year.
It was a beautiful time, with a lovely tribute to WMC by Her Honour, followed by the Duo’s sparkling program:
6 pieces for Flute and Piano  -  Fikret Amirov (transcribed for oboe)
Vocalise  -  Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
Spring Waters from 12 Romances, Op. 14  -  Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
Romanian Dances  -  Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

PAUL MARLEYN, cello
MADELINE HILDEBRAND, piano

Paul and Madeline have designed a superb program featuring beautiful compositions by Ukrainian composers, combined with celebrated works from the repertoire for cello and piano.

CONCERT #5 on Tour with DUO:
MADELINE HILDEBRAND, PIANO
CAITLIN BROMS-JACOBS, OBOE

In this series of concerts, Caitlin and Madeline delve into the dramatic and enchanting melodies of Eastern Europe.  Art songs and Klezmer weave together with fiery folk dances on this captivating and rhapsodic program.   A powerful celebration of hope, emotion, and virtuosity, creating a transcending and deeply meaningful experience.  
Music by Fikret Amirov, Gayane Chebotaryan,  Srul Irving Glick, Mikhail Glinka, Pavel Haas, Vítezslava Kaprálová, Valentin Silvestrov, and Georgy Zlatev-Cherkin

CONCERT #4 on Tour with DUO:
MADELINE HILDEBRAND, PIANO
CAITLIN BROMS-JACOBS, OBOE

In this series of concerts, Caitlin and Madeline delve into the dramatic and enchanting melodies of Eastern Europe.  Art songs and Klezmer weave together with fiery folk dances on this captivating and rhapsodic program.   A powerful celebration of hope, emotion, and virtuosity, creating a transcending and deeply meaningful experience.  
Music by Fikret Amirov, Gayane Chebotaryan,  Srul Irving Glick, Mikhail Glinka, Pavel Haas, Vítezslava Kaprálová, Valentin Silvestrov, and Georgy Zlatev-Cherkin

CONCERT #3 on Tour with DUO:
MADELINE HILDEBRAND, PIANO
CAITLIN BROMS-JACOBS, OBOE

In this series of concerts, Caitlin and Madeline delve into the dramatic and enchanting melodies of Eastern Europe.  Art songs and Klezmer weave together with fiery folk dances on this captivating and rhapsodic program.   A powerful celebration of hope, emotion, and virtuosity, creating a transcending and deeply meaningful experience.  
Music by Fikret Amirov, Gayane Chebotaryan,  Srul Irving Glick, Mikhail Glinka, Pavel Haas, Vítezslava Kaprálová, Valentin Silvestrov, and Georgy Zlatev-Cherkin

CONCERT #2 on Tour with DUO CBJ&MH:
MADELINE HILDEBRAND, PIANO
CAITLIN BROMS-JACOBS, OBOE

In this series of concerts, Caitlin and Madeline delve into the dramatic and enchanting melodies of Eastern Europe.  Art songs and Klezmer weave together with fiery folk dances on this captivating and rhapsodic program.  A powerful celebration of hope, emotion, and virtuosity, creating a transcending and deeply meaningful experience.  
Music by Fikret Amirov, Gayane Chebotaryan,  Srul Irving Glick, Mikhail Glinka, Pavel Haas, Vítezslava Kaprálová, Valentin Silvestrov, and Georgy Zlatev-Cherkin
Watch an interview of Madeline and Caitlin talk about their partnership and their program here.

Madeline joins the Brandon Chamber Players in presenting the music of David Braid.
Cathy Wood, clarinet
Kerry DuWors, violin
Serkan Alagok, bassoon
Madeline Hildebrand, piano
David Braid, piano