About Me
Michèle Wilmot (she/her) (BSc.hon, A.R.C.T, L.B.C.M.hon)
Michèle Wilmot was born in St. Bruno, Quebec. Michèle is most dedicated to piano performance, performing across North America in British Columbia, Ontario and most recently in New York City for the Beethoven Sonata marathon in celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday. Michèle has studied with Gertrude Lavoie, Carol Ditner-Wilson, Boyd McDonald and currently with Koichi Inoue. Alongside her solo and collaborative concert work she enjoys curating concerts, giving to the community, supporting many organizations, and accompanying upcoming solo artists. For her work as a concert curator and pianist, she was nominated for a Denny Award at the KW Arts Awards.
Michèle was awarded her Teacher Award by Dr. Peter Simon, President & CEO of the Royal Conservatory of Music, for 30 years of teaching the RCM Certificate Program. She was President of the local Kitchener Waterloo branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teacher’s Association (ORMTA). She has earned three consecutive Certificates of Recognition for Professional Achievement from the Canadian Federation of Music Teacher’s Association (CFMTA) 2016-2022. She worked for the Royal Conservatory of Music as the Cambridge Centre Representative. Michèle also works with her husband as the Controller of Wilmot Technologies Inc. of 31 years. She oversees the accounting and assists in the management of employees and office.
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My Work
I curated this concert, Dreaming in Colour 2024:
Contact, None Behind, a community funded Covid project
Christmas Greeting Four Hands Piano 2024:
I curated this concert, Dreaming in Colour 2024:
Dickson & Bruce – Episode 5: The Ghost and Castle Kilbride:
Dickson & Bruce – Episode 6: Case of the Phantom Firestarter:
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My Collaborators
Nigel Baines
Documentary Filmmaker | Videographer | Sound Recordist
Nigel is currently working on his fourth music documentary. The film is part of a multi-year project Nigel initiated to record and celebrate the music of Boyd McDonald, one of Canada’s most prolific and inventive composers, whose career in music spans more than 8 decades.
Nigel’s films have been aired on TVO, TFO and TV5 Monde. He studied the art and technique of filmmaking at London Film School (England) and FEMIS (France), and English Literature at McGill University.
Earlier in his career, Nigel worked in advertising at Anderson DDB, Euro RSCG and as a Global Strategic Planner and Creative Director at Publicis Life Brands (Paris) and Saatchi and Saatchi Health (Paris). Nigel continues to utilise his design and advertising skills to help musicians, concert organizers and music festivals get the word out about their events through both print, web and social media.
Nigel’s Inspiration
On a business trip to Geneva 20 years ago, Nigel boarded the plane with sinus congestion. Mid-flight the airplane lost cabin pressure. The pain and pressure in his ears and sinuses was excruciating. When he got off the plane, he had tinnitus. As a tinnitus patient and someone who depends on his hearing to create natural sounding recordings of music, Nigel is excited to be collaborating with Michele Wilmot and Classical Keys on their important project investigating optimal hearing aid solutions for musicians coping with hearing loss.
Raquel Wilkinson
Hearing Instrument Specialist, Reg. AHIP
Raquel returned to Ontario in 2019 and is currently employed with Amplifon Canada. Her commitment to making a meaningful difference in her clients’ lives is evident in her approach, emphasizing personalized care and effective hearing solutions.
Outside of her professional life, Raquel enjoys spending time outdoors and with her dog, Hudson.
