From Artists – Debut Atlantic

TD Connected Concerts Classical Showcase at ECMAs

Debut Atlantic — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:42:45 +0000

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

April 27, 2023

TD Connected Concerts Classical Showcase at ECMAs

(Halifax/K’jipuktuk, NS) On Saturday, May 6th, the Canadian Music Centre and Debut Atlantic will celebrate East Coast classical music with a showcase of remarkable East Coast talent at Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library. The event will be hosted by Allegra Swanson, Executive Director of Music Nova Scotia. This free concert will include works by ECMA nominated CMC Associate and East Coast composers, performed by the following artists:

Soprano Christina Raphaëlle Haldane & pianist Carl Philippe Gionet
Pianist Jennifer King, (nominated for Classical Recording of the Year for O Mistress Moon)
Atlantic String Machine (nominated for Classical Recording of the Year for A Single Juniper Post)
Multi-instrumentalist/composer Grej & soprano Maureen Batt (nominated for Classical Composition of the Year for Lighthouse)
Pianist Sarah Hagen
SHHH!! Ensemble (nominated for Classical Recording of the Year for Meanwhile)
Composer Andrew Staniland & harpist Michelle Gott
Cellist India Gailey & pianist Edward Enman (nominated for Classical Composition of the Year for Breath In, Breathe Out)
Soprano Deantha Edmunds with Blue Engine String Quartet

Winners for Classical Recording of the Year, Classical Composition of the Year and the inaugural Choral Recording of the Year will be announced during the Showcase Concert.

Classical Recording of the Year Nominees:

Andrew Staniland (Reddened by Hammer: Earthquakes & islands Remixed)
Atlantic String Machine (A Single Juniper Post)
Duo Concertante (Ecology of Being)
Jennifer King (O Mistress Moon, Canadian Edition)
SHHH!! Ensemble (Meanwhile)

Classical Composition of the Year Nominees:

Andrew Staniland (Notre Dame is Burning)
Edward Enman (Breathe In, Breathe Out)
Derek Charke (The Equation of Time)
Grej (Lighthouse)
Natalie Williams Calhoun (Rochford Square)

Choral Recording of the Year Nominees:

Zoo featuring South African Singers Choir (We May Win)
Halifax Camerata Singers (The Last Evening)
Luminos Ensemble (I am an Island That Dreams)
Men of the Deeps (Remember the Miner)
Sirens (In Her Image)

About CMC Atlantic
Established in 1989, the Atlantic Regional Office first opened on the campus of Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB. In 2015, it was relocated in Halifax in collaboration with Dalhousie University. CMC Atlantic promotes the compositions of over 60 Atlantic composers, produces the Classical Showcase with the East Coast Music Awards and works with local music organizations to promote Canadian composers and Canadian music.

About Debut Atlantic

Bringing Canada’s exceptional classical music artists to Atlantic Canadian communities since 1979, Debut Atlantic is one of this country’s most dynamic classical music touring organizations. Debut Atlantic continues to create and develop programs and initiatives that contribute to Atlantic Canada’s cultural environment and is deeply committed to educational and community engagement as well as artist development. The list of artists waiting to be added to the touring roster and the calibre of our alumni is a testament to our success.

About the Canadian Music Centre (CMC)
The Canadian Music Centre is the catalyst that connects you to the ever-evolving world of Canadian musical creation through performance, education, and promotion. The CMC provides unique resources for exploring, discovering, and performing Canadian music. We are passionate about nurturing a musical community that honours our legacy and supports the professional development of Canadian musicians and composers. The CMC inspires fresh perspectives, celebrates inventive composers, and provides transformative experiences. We champion artistic diversity and embrace Canada’s rich cultural heritage in creative centres across the country and internationally.

For further information, please contact Peggy Walt, Director, CMC Atlantic

Peggy.Walt@cmccanada.org
Halifax: (902) 422-5403

2022 – 2023 Digital Sampler Page

Debut Atlantic — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:25:42 +0000

The New Cohort
September 9-25, 2022

Beethoven – Duo for Viola & Cello, “Eyeglasses”

Walter Piston – Duo for Viola and Cello

True North Brass
October 14 – 30, 2022

J. Scott Irvine – Morning Song

Anthony di Lorenzo – Fire Dance

Bryn Blackwood

November 11-27th, 2022

Scriabin – Prelude in C Minor, Op. 11, No. 20

Leo Ornstein – Solitude

Tracy . Marcel . Dakota

February 10-26, 2023

“Kuda, kuda” from Eugene Onegin – Tchaikovsky

“Song to the Moon” from Rusalka – Dvorak

Liam&LaLa
March 10-26, 2023

Schumann – Five Pieces in Folk Style, I. Mit Humor

Chopin – Introduction and Polonaise Brilliante in C major for Cello and Piano, Op. 3

“From Russia With Love” – an Exploration of the Great Slavic Composers Comes to Atlantic Canada

Debut Atlantic — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:06:50 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 24, 2020

“FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE” – AN EXPLORATION OF THE GREAT SLAVIC COMPOSERS COMES TO ATLANTIC CANADA

HALIFAX, NS – Paul Merkelo, trumpet, and Serhiy Salov, piano, team up to create the powerhouse duo Merkelo & Salov. Recognized for their “unusual lyrical gifts” and “glittering technique” (Gramophone) respectively, Merkelo & Salov are reuniting for a nine concert tour throughout Atlantic Canada from March 10-21 with Debut Atlantic. Their tour – which will include four concerts in Nova Scotia, four in New Brunswick, and one in Newfoundland and Labrador – is titled “From Russia with Love.” It will explore some of the greatest works by Slavic composers, embracing the many personas of the trumpet – from expressive to virtuosic.

In addition to concert engagements, Merkelo & Salov will be working with young students and performing at schools throughout the region. They will also participate in a video conferencing session hosted by Newfoundland’s Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation (CDLI), which reaches hundreds of students throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and will be available for public viewing around the world at a date to be announced soon.

Debut Atlantic wishes to recognize the partners and sponsors that come together to bring these incredible artists to communities and venues of all sizes across our region. Touring these artists would not be possible without the generous support of sustaining partners, including Canada Council for the Arts, Arts Nova Scotia, and the Province of New Brunswick. Debut would also like to thank its educational partner, the Nova Scotia Department of Education; and its season partners, including the Halifax Regional Municipality, The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation, Support4Culture, the Craig Foundation, Pink Larkin, Halcraft Printers, Strategic Arts Management, and InnVest Hotels (Comfort Inn).

Please see the enclosed list of tour dates and artist biography and come share in a unique performance.

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As one of Canada’s most prestigious classical music organizations, Debut Atlantic is committed to developing young artists and establishing new initiatives that enhance the cultural life of Atlantic Canada. Since 1979, it has treated Atlantic audiences to Canada’s most promising young musicians. Celebrating 40 years, Debut Atlantic has featured over 400 artists, gracing the stages of venues from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

Full details on Debut Atlantic’s concert seasons and educational programs can be found at www.debutatlantic.ca.

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For further information, please contact:

Erin Sparks – Executive Director

Debut Atlantic

902-429-6812

erin@debutatlantic.ca

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Elizabeth Upson Perez – Program Officer

Debut Atlantic

902-429-6812

elizabeth@debutatlantic.ca

TOUR SCHEDULE—MERKELO & SALOV

Fredericton, New Brunswick

7:30pm, March 11, 2020

MusicUNB

Memorial Hall, UNB

9 Bailey Dr.

506-453-4697

unb.ca/cel/music

Bertrand, New Brunswick

7:30pm, March 12, 2020

Musique Saint-Joachim

Église St-Joachim

650 Boulevard des Acadiens

musiquestjoachim.com

Sackville, New Brunswick

7:30pm, March 13, 2020

Mount Allison Performing Arts Series

Brunton Auditorium, Mount Allison University

62 York St.

mta.ca/performingarts

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

7:30pm, March 14, 2020

Antigonish Performing Arts Series

Immaculata Hall, St. F.X. University

2360 Notre Dame Ave.

902-867-3909

people.stfx.ca/msteinit/schedule.htm

Wolfville, Nova Scotia

2:00pm, March 15, 2020

Sunday Music in the Garden Room

Garden Room, K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre

32 University Ave.

artsacadia.acadiau.ca/Sunday_Music_in_the_Garden_Room.html

Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador

8:00pm, March 17, 2020

Rotary Arts Centre

5 Park St.

709-630-0012

rotaryartscentre.ca

Moncton, New Brunswick

7:30pm, March 19, 2020

Capitol Theatre

811 Main St.

506-856-4379

capitol.nb.ca

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

7:30pm, March 20, 2020

Dartmouth Community Concert Association

Woodlawn United Church

54 Woodlawn Rd.

dartmouthcommunityconcert.ca

Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia

5:00pm, March 21, 2020

Musique Royale

Cecilia’s Retreat

1199 Oakland Rd. RR#2

musiqueroyale.com

BIOGRAPHY—MERKELO & SALOV

Paul Merkelo, trumpet

JUNO nominated artist Paul Merkelo is recognized as “a spectacular soloist …a most impressive master of his instrument” (Montreal Gazette) who “knows no limits” (Der Spiegel online – Germany) with “unusual lyrical gifts’’ (Gramophone). Principal trumpet with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal since 1995, he has been featured frequently with the OSM, including tours to South America and at the Lincoln Center in New York, and is the first member of the orchestra to be invited to record a debut solo album with the orchestra (French concertos – Kent Nagano).

In 1999, he was appointed Canadian musical ambassador to China for the inauguration of the Montreal Park in Shanghai, and as soloist with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra in a national telecast. Mr. Merkelo made his New York debut at Lincoln Center with the New World Symphony Orchestra and Michael Tilson Thomas in 1998. He has worked with conductors such as Leonard Bernstein, Charles Dutoit, Lorin Maazel, Sir Georg Solti, Zubin Mehta and Valery Gergiev, and has been invited as guest principal trumpet in the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and New York Philharmonic.

Paul is on the faculty at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, and McGill University in Montreal. He is on the board of directors for the Youth Orchestra of the Americas (Canada) and is the founder of the Paul Merkelo Scholarship, which helps young, gifted brass players with financial aid and career guidance. Paul Merkelo is a Yamaha artist.

Serhiy Salov, piano

Serhiy Salov is recognized as an outstanding pianist, whose playing is both energetic and imbued with sensitivity. He is known for his remarkable technique, exacting rigour, and virtuosity, qualities that unwaveringly serve the poetry inherent in the music. Public enthusiasm and critical acclaim have amply confirmed his prominent status on the international music scene as a soloist and chamber musician. In addition, Salov has achieved distinction for his piano transcriptions of symphonic works such as Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, Debussy’s Nocturnes, Mussorgsky’s Night on a Bald Mountain, and many others.

After initially learning music in Ukraine, Serhiy Salov pursued his studies in London, obtaining a Master’s degree from the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, followed by a Doctor of Music degree from the Université de Montréal. His gifts extend far beyond the mastery of piano technique: the disciplines of improvisation, musicology, and the study of languages complement his training and enable him to deploy a highly expressive individual approach.

A superlative concert performer, Serhiy Salov has collaborated with renowned conductors and numerous orchestras around the world. He is regularly featured at the foremost international music festivals and has been awarded many prizes in competitions worldwide.

Four Saxophones Are Better Than One – Quartet Ready to Impress Atlantic Canada

Debut Atlantic — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:01:13 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 29, 2020

FOUR SAXOPHONES ARE BETTER THAN ONE – QUARTET READY TO IMPRESS ATLANTIC CANADA

HALIFAX, NS – The Proteus Saxophone Quartet is a high-energy modular ensemble dedicated to exploring the capabilities of the saxophone. Holly DeCaigny, Mark Michalak, Michael Morimoto, and Tommy Davis combine their respective talents and expertise to create performances with “incredible precision and a great deal of emotion” (Le Voyageur). Formed in Paris, Proteus has performed throughout North America and France, programming eclectic concerts that aim to entertain and educate audiences. The quartet is set to take on their upcoming tour throughout Atlantic Canada with Debut Atlantic. The tour, which features works by two Canadian composers, will take place from February 16 to February 29, and will include eight performances in Nova Scotia, and one in Prince Edward Island.

In addition to concert engagements, Proteus Quartet will be working with young students and performing at schools throughout the region. They will also participate in a video conferencing session hosted by Newfoundland’s Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation (CDLI), which reaches hundreds of students throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and will be available for public viewing around the world at a date to be announced soon.

Please see the enclosed list of tour dates and artist biography and come share in a unique performance, sure to entertain and educate.

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As one of Canada’s most prestigious classical music organizations, Debut Atlantic is committed to developing young artists and establishing new initiatives that enhance the cultural life of Atlantic Canada. Since 1979, it has treated Atlantic audiences to Canada’s most promising young musicians. Celebrating 40 years, Debut Atlantic has featured over 400 artists, gracing the stages of venues from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

Full details on Debut Atlantic’s concert seasons and educational programs can be found at www.debutatlantic.ca.

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For further information, please contact:

Erin Sparks – Executive Director

Debut Atlantic

902-429-6812

erin@debutatlantic.ca

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Elizabeth Upson Perez – Program Officer

Debut Atlantic

902-429-6812

elizabeth@debutatlantic.ca

TOUR SCHEDULE—PROTEUS SAXOPHONE QUARTET

Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

2:00pm, February 16, 2020

King’s Theatre

209 St. George St.

902-532-7704

kingstheatre.ca

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

7:30pm, February 21, 2020

Dartmouth Community Concert Association

Woodlawn United Church

54 Woodlawn Rd.

dartmouthcommunityconcert.ca

Wolfville, Nova Scotia

7:30pm, February 22, 2020

Acadia Performing Arts Series

Festival Theatre

385 Main St.

1-800-542-TICK (8425)

pas.acadiau.ca

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

3:00pm, February 23, 2020

Musique Royale

St. John’s Anglican Church

64 Townsend St.

musiqueroyale.com

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

7:00pm, February 24, 2020

Hear! Here! Society

Beacon United Church

25 Beacon St.

902-742-8895

Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia

7:30pm, February 26, 2020

Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre

31 Creamery Rd.

902-657-3500

gracejollymore.com/events

Pictou, Nova Scotia

7:30pm, February 27, 2020

deCoste Performing Arts Centre

99 Water St.

1-800-353-5338

decostecentre.ca

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

7:30pm, February 28, 2020

Confederation Centre of the Arts

Memorial Hall, Confederation Centre

145 Richmond St.

1-800-565-0278

confederationcentre.com

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

7:30pm, February 29, 2020

Antigonish Performing Arts Series

Immaculata Hall, St.F.X. University

2360 Notre Dame Ave.

902-867-3909

people.stfx.ca/msteinit/schedule.htm

BIOGRAPHY—PROTEUS SAXOPHONE QUARTET

Born from a shared love for chamber music, the Proteus Quartet formed in 2011 in Paris while the members were studying in French Conservatories. Living across Canada, Proteus unites throughout the year for intensive projects, which have taken them across Western Canada, the USA, and France.

Along with performing for festivals and numerous concert organizations, Proteus has hosted multiple independently arranged performances in France and across Canada. They strive to perform music from many styles, which feature the saxophone and its diverse personas. These styles include works from the classical saxophone canon, popular tunes, and modern interpretations of non-idiomatic works for the saxophone. By programming eclectic concerts, they aim to entertain and to educate the public about the history of the saxophone and the saxophone quartet repertoire.

Proteus Quartet strives to collaborate with both composers and performers in order to increase the reach and range of the saxophone quartet. Proteus has been fortunate to work closely with Canadian and international composers through workshops, commissions, and music festivals, including composers Robert Lemay, and Justin Boechler. The quartet has also worked with jazz saxophonist Mark DeJong, performing crossover works by Philippe Geiss, as well as with French composer/improviser Francois Rosse on his work Mod’Son7.

Johnston and Djokic Ready to “Shake, Rattle, Bow” Things Up with Atlantic Performances

Debut Atlantic — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 14:58:56 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 30, 2019

JOHNSTON AND DJOKIC READY TO “SHAKE, RATTLE, BOW” THINGS UP WITH ATLANTIC PERFORMANCES

HALIFAX, NS – Bev & Marc create a super-energy with their dynamic performances and eclectic programming. Combining the violin and marimba, they display their individual and combined virtuosity with a down-to-earth approach. The duo, comprised of Beverley Johnston and Nova Scotia’s own Marc Djokic, is set to begin a ten-concert tour throughout Atlantic Canada, which will run from October 19 to November 1, 2019. This tour entitled “Shake, Rattle, Bow” – which includes seven concerts in Nova Scotia, two in New Brunswick, and one on Prince Edward Island – embraces tonal and melodic contemporary compositions and features works by four Canadian composers.

In addition to concert engagements, Bev & Marc will be working with young students and performing at schools throughout the region. They will also participate in a video conferencing session hosted by Newfoundland’s Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation (CDLI), which will be available for public viewing around the world at a date to be announced soon.

Please see the enclosed list of tour dates and artist biography and come share in a unique performance.

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Full details on Debut Atlantic’s concert seasons and educational programs can be found at www.debutatlantic.ca.

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For further information, please contact:

Erin Sparks – Executive Director

Debut Atlantic

902-429-6812

erin@debutatlantic.ca

-Or-

Elizabeth Upson Perez – Program Officer

Debut Atlantic

902-429-6812

elizabeth@debutatlantic.ca

TOUR SCHEDULE—BEV & MARC

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

7:30pm, October 19, 2019

Antigonish Performing Arts Series

Immaculata Hall, St. F.X. University

2360 Notre Dame Ave.

902-867-3909

people.stfx.ca/msteinit/schedule.htm

Wolfville, Nova Scotia

7:30pm, October 20, 2019

Acadia Performing Arts Series

Festival Theatre

385 Main St.

1-800-542-TICK (8425)

pas.acadiau.ca

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia

7:00pm, October 21, 2019

Hear! Here! Society

Yarmouth County Museum

22 Collins St.

902-742-8895

Pictou, Nova Scotia

7:30pm, October 24, 2019

deCoste Performing Arts Centre

99 Water St.

1-800-353-5338

decostecentre.ca

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

7:30pm, October 25, 2019

University of Prince Edward Island

Dr. Steel Recital Hall, UPEI

550 University Ave.

902-566-0507

music.upei.ca

Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia

7:30pm, October 26, 2019

Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre

31 Creamery Rd.

902-657-3500

www.gracejollymore.com/events

Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia

4:00pm, October 27, 2019

Musique Royale

Cecilia’s Retreat

1199 Oakland Rd. RR#2

musiqueroyale.com

Bertrand, New Brunswick

7:30pm, October 29, 2019

Musique Saint-Joachim

Église St-Joachim

650 Boulevard des Acadiens

www.musiquestjoachim.com

Fredericton, New Brunswick

7:30pm, October 30, 2019

Memorial Hall, UNB

9 Bailey Dr.

506-453-4697

www.unb.ca/cel/music

Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

7:30pm, November 1, 2019

King’s Theatre

209 George St.

902-532-7704

www.kingstheatre.ca

BIOGRAPHY—BEV & MARC

The Bev and Marc duo combines percussion (mainly the marimba, with the addition of vibraphone and musical saw!) and strings (violin) to present a new performance dynamic to the audience.

The visual impact of the marimba and other on-stage gear peaks the audience’s interest before the concert begins; their performance has a strong visual and aural presence which is seen from two very unique approaches to playing two very different instruments.

The Bev and Marc duo has commissioned and premiered works from Canada composers. One of their highlight pieces, Quantum Holograms by Richard Mascall, was jointly commissioned by the Ontario Arts Council and Canada Council, and features the use of digital FX pedals, adding a new media element to their performance. Their latest commission is from award-winning Canadian composer Christos Hatzis which was premiered in Montreal in 2018.

The duo usually plays a style of melodic, contemporary, tonal music; their smoothly paced, eclectic programming shows that not all of contemporary music is abstract and atonal. Bev and Marc perform popular marimba and violin repertoire but also research and arrange other pieces to adapt to their instrumentation.

This super energetic duo has performed at Chamberfest, Music and Beyond, Jeunesses Musicales, CAMMAC, Kincardine Summer Music Festival, and several other festival series including university concert series and masterclasses. They have released three music videos filmed in Montreal and produced by noncerto.

“Road Trip! A Pan-Canadian Tour” Coming to Atlantic Canada

Debut Atlantic — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:40:02 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 26, 2019

“ROAD TRIP! A PAN-CANADIAN TOUR” COMING TO ATLANTIC CANADA

HALIFAX, NS – meagan&amy, a vibrant Canadian duo formed by violinist Amy Hillis and pianist Meagan Milatz, share an intense passion for innovative programming and fearless music-making. Praised for their energy, sensitivity, and musical maturity, meagan&amy are about to embark on the first ever Pan-Canadian tour, a partnership between Debut Atlantic, Jeunesses Musicales Canada, and Prairie Debut. The duo will launch this exciting initiative in Atlantic Canada for Debut Atlantic with seven concerts including three concerts in Nova Scotia, one in New Brunswick, one on Prince Edward Island, and two in Newfoundland and Labrador. From September 13-29, 2019, the duo will enthrall audiences with a program that cleverly pairs Canadian composers including Jocelyn Morlock, André Mathieu, and Nova Scotia’s own Dinuk Wijeratne with well-known icons such as Mozart, Fauré, and Bartók. Exploring a uniquely Canadian soundscape, their program simultaneously reflects our past, our present, and our future.

The tour will include a new commission by Jocelyn Morlock. A joint commission for the Pan-Canadian partnerships, Atlantic Canadian audiences will be the first to enjoy this exciting work titled Alba.

In addition to concert engagements, meagan&amy will be working with young students and performing at schools throughout the region. They will also participate in a video conferencing session hosted by Newfoundland’s Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation (CDLI), which will be available for public viewing around the world at a date to be announced soon.

Please see the enclosed list of tour dates and artist biography and come share in a unique performance, rich with passion and exploration.

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As one of Canada’s most prestigious classical music organizations, Debut Atlantic is committed to developing young artists and establishing new initiatives that enhance the cultural life of Atlantic Canada. Since 1979 it has treated Atlantic audiences to Canada’s most promising young musicians. Celebrating 40 years, Debut Atlantic has featured over 400 artists, gracing the stages of venues from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

Full details on Debut Atlantic’s concert seasons and educational programs can be found at www.debutatlantic.ca.

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For further information, please contact:

Erin Sparks – Executive Director

Debut Atlantic

902-429-6812

erin@debutatlantic.ca

-Or-

Elizabeth Upson Perez – Program Officer

Debut Atlantic

902-429-6812

elizabeth@debutatlantic.ca

TOUR SCHEDULE—MEAGAN&AMY

Antigonish, Nova Scotia

7:30pm, September 14, 2019

Antigonish Performing Arts Series

Immaculata Hall, St. F.X. University

2360 Notre Dame Ave.

902-867-3909

people.stfx.ca/msteinit/schedule.htm

Indian River, Prince Edward Island

3:00pm, September 15, 2019

Indian River Festival

St. Mary’s Church

1374 Hamilton Rd., Kensington

1-866-856-3733

www.indianriverfestival.com

Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia

5:00pm, September 17, 2019

Musique Royale

Cecilia’s Retreat

1199 Oakland Rd. RR#2

musiqueroyale.com

Moncton, New Brunswick

8:00pm, September 20, 2019

Capitol Theatre

811 Main St.

506-856-4379

capitol.nb.ca

Wolfville, Nova Scotia

2:00pm, September 22, 2019

Sunday Music in the Garden Room

Garden Room, KC Irving Environmental Science Centre

32 University Ave.

artsacadia.acadiau.ca/Sunday_Music_in_the_Garden_Room.html

Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

7:30pm, September 24, 2019

Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre

15-21 Voisey Dr.

709-896-4027

www.obrienartscentre.ca

Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador

7:30pm, September 27, 2019

Rotary Arts Centre

5 Park St.

709-630-0012

www.rotaryartscentre.ca

BIOGRAPHY—MEAGAN&AMY

meagan&amy, a vibrant Canadian duo consisting of violinist Amy Hillis and pianist Meagan Milatz, shares an intense passion for innovative programming and fearless music-making. Praised for their energy, sensitivity, and musical maturity, they were awarded the first ever “Pan-Canadian Partnership” recital tour by Jeunesses Musicales Canada, Debut Atlantic and Prairie Debut. As a result, they will perform in over forty Canadian cities as part of the 2019-2020 season. meagan&amy’s recent performance highlights include a recital at the Festival International de Lanaudière, and a national broadcast of their complete recital on CBC’s In Concert in 2018. They are regularly featured on other CBC Music programs such as Tempo with Julie Nesrallah and Backstage with Ben Heppner.

meagan&amy began their partnership in 2011 at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University and have since performed regularly for audiences in eastern and western Canada. With the generous support of the Jeunesses Musicales du Canada AIDA fund, meagan&amy studied Québécois and French repertoire in December 2017 as part of a residency at La Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris. As individual artists, they are both winners of the McGill Concerto Competition and the Sylva Gelber Foundation Award. Hillis performs on the 1902 Enrico Rocca violin, on loan from the Canada Council for the Arts Musical Instrument Bank.

Both hailing from Saskatchewan, meagan&amy are currently based in Montreal, presenting recitals in venues such as Pollack Hall, Chapelle Historique du Bon Pasteur and Redpath Hall. Performances “back home” continue to be of special importance to them. Saskatchewan highlights have included a duo recital as part of the Regina Musical Club Concert Series in January 2015 as winners of the Regina Musical Club Recital Competition. Their individual strengths – Milatz’s proficiency on the fortepiano and Hillis’s aptitudes for contemporary music – inform the wide range of repertoire which they present. The duo enjoys sharing music by composers from Québec and Saskatchewan such as André Mathieu and David McIntyre with audiences around the world. meagan&amy have worked with esteemed chamber musicians such as Svetlin Roussev, Olivier Charlier, Eugen Indjic, Axel Strauss, Wolfgang Redik, Martin Chalifour, and Denise Lupien.