Ensemble Mélange, formerly known as SHUFFLE Concert, is a joyful sextet of all-star virtuosos. Ensemble Mélange shakes up the concert experience, forges a personal connection with concertgoers, and cocoons tried-and-true repertoire in a kaleidoscopic smorgasbord of unexpected jewels from distant genres. Reformatting the concert as a party game, between numbers, members of the audience are chosen to pick the next piece from a massive program organized by style, nationality, and time period. Whether you’re a purist or a populist, a snob or a noob, you’ll leave charmed and drunk on something you didn’t know you were going to love. With a special earmarked fund for performances in underprivileged schools and a philosophical focus on outreach, the group is also bringing in the next generation of music lovers, as well as having good fun with the current one.