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August 25, 2025

CONTRASTS: The Virtuoso Guitar of Adam Cicchillitti on Tour with Debut Atlantic

K’JIUPUKTUK/HALIFAX, NS – This September, acclaimed Canadian classical guitarist Adam Cicchillitti will captivate audiences throughout Atlantic Canada with Contrasts, a program that spans continents and centuries, celebrating the guitar’s expressive power and evolving identity. Presented by Debut Atlantic, the tour highlights Cicchillitti’s artistry as both interpreter and innovator, weaving together folk traditions, Baroque elegance, impressionist colors, and contemporary voices.

Contrasts is a journey through diverse and surprising musical landscapes, reflecting Cicchillitti’s deeply personal curatorial vision. The program opens with Two Songs from Newfoundland (arr. Jason Noble), which root the listener in Atlantic Canadian tradition with nostalgic folk poetry and melodies. From there, audiences are carried across centuries and borders, including works by Agustín Barrios Mangoré, Domenico Scarlatti, J.S. Bach, and more. The result is a program that celebrates the guitar as both timeless and forward-looking—at once virtuosic, poetic, and profoundly human.

Hailed as a “gifted guitarist” (Classical Guitar Magazine), Cicchillitti has earned recognition for his luminous tone, compelling stage presence, and dedication to enriching the guitar’s repertoire. He is a laureate of multiple international competitions and has performed across North America and Europe. His duo projects and acclaimed recordings on the Analekta label further demonstrate his commitment to championing Canadian music and reimagining classical traditions. A devoted educator, Cicchillitti teaches at Mount Allison University’s School of Music, inspiring the next generation of guitarists.

TOUR SCHEDULE — Adam Cicchillitti

Indian River, Prince Edward Island
3:00pm, Sunday, September 14, 2025
Historic St. Mary’s
www.historicstmarys.ca

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
7:00pm, Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Holy Trinity Church

hearheresociety.ca

 

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
7:00pm, Friday, September 19, 2025
Lunenburg Academy

musiqueroyale.com/events

Clare, Nova Scotia
7:30pm, Saturday, September 20, 2025
Le Richelieu
www.debutatlantic.ca

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
7:30pm, Monday, September 22, 2025
The Well Room
www.debutatlantic.ca

Truro, Nova Scotia
7:00pm, Wednesday, September 24, 2025
St. Andrew’s United Church
www.marigoldcentre.ca

Moncton, New Brunswick
7:30pm, Thursday, September 25, 2025
Capitol Theatre
www.capitol.nb.ca

 

In addition to concert performances, Cicchillitti will engage with students across the region through Debut Goes to School!, which provides hands-on workshops and interactive sessions, connecting young learners to world-class artists.

Debut Atlantic gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Arts Nova Scotia, and the Province of New Brunswick, along with our educational partner, the Nova Scotia Department of Education, and our 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).

Since 1979, Debut Atlantic has been one of Canada’s most prestigious classical music organizations, bringing Canada’s rising stars to communities across Atlantic Canada. Celebrating 46 years, Debut Atlantic has presented more than 400 artists, enriching audiences from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, to Yarmouth, NS.

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

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