Steven Page with Elm City String Quartet
Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Steven Page has established himself as one of the most recognizable and enduring voices in entertainment. So far in 2026, Steven has been touring almost non-stop across Canada and the US and with new music releases on the horizon, Steven has no plans to slow down anytime soon.
As a co-founder, vocalist and songwriter for Barenaked Ladies, Steven sang and wrote classics like Brian Wilson, If I Had a Million Dollars, What a Good Boy, It’s All Been Done and many more. With the band, he sold over 15 Million albums and scored multiple Junos, Billboard Music Awards, SOCAN awards, Gemini Awards and two Grammy nominations. After leaving the band in 2009, Steven embarked on a solo career that has produced five solo albums.
His last release, 2022’s Excelsior, saw him tour worldwide, from folk festivals to cabarets and theatres, all the way to packed arenas on his string of dates opening for rock legends The Who as well as a run of shows with Billy Bragg.
Steven has performed arrangements of some of his best-loved songs from his long career with orchestras including the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Victoria Symphony, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Symphony New Brunswick.
ECSQ
Founded in 2019, the Elm City String Quartet takes its name from Fredericton’s longtime nickname, “the Elm City,” and reflects both its strong local roots and artistic identity. The ensemble brings together violinists Victor Vivas and Mercedes Salazar, violist Mark Kleyn, and cellist Emily Kennedy, united by a shared passion for chamber music and a commitment to exploring the string quartet repertoire in all its forms.
Known for adventurous and thoughtful programming, the quartet pairs beloved classical works with new commissions, including several pieces by emerging composers from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. This focus on contemporary creation highlights their dedication to supporting and amplifying new voices across Atlantic Canada.
Versatile and deeply community-oriented, the members come from diverse musical backgrounds and perform everywhere from concert halls and galleries to intimate house concerts — always delivering expressive, engaging performances that connect closely with audiences.
