Encore Performance: Thalea String Quartet Returns with Something Golden
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2026
Encore Performance: Thalea String Quartet Returns with Something Golden
K’JIUPKTUK/HALIFAX, NS – Debut Atlantic is thrilled to bring back the Thalea String Quartet as encore artists for a 9-concert tour across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick this March. First introduced to our audiences during the 2020/21 season, the Quartet returns with their signature bold, genre-defying artistry that has captivated audiences from North America to China. As the Calgary Herald raved, “Thalea never failed to deliver a stirring performance”—a thrilling experience Atlantic audiences can now witness live.
This season, the Quartet presents Something Golden, a luminous journey through the natural world. The program features a brand-new commission by Halifax-based composer India Gailey alongside contemporary works that transport listeners from windswept California cliffs to snow-laden Massachusetts forests, and into the hidden world inside a butterfly’s cocoon. These pieces, filled with fleeting moments of beauty and stillness, are seamlessly paired with Haydn’s beloved string quartet “The Bird,” whose playful gestures create a perfect counterpoint, connecting centuries of musical storytelling.
Known for their expressive performances, the Thalea String Quartet has captivated audiences worldwide, with appearances at iconic venues including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Toronto’s Massey Hall. They have collaborated with acclaimed artists across genres—from Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Caroline Shaw to Canadian band BADBADNOTGOOD and R&B artist Charlotte Day Wilson—showcasing their adventurous, genre-defying approach. Deeply committed to new music, the Quartet has premiered dozens of works, including commissions with celebrated composers such as Osvaldo Golijov and Paola Prestini, while also bringing beloved classics to life with clarity and emotional depth. Something Golden brings their signature warmth and expressive storytelling to audiences in Atlantic Canada, combining artistry and community connection in every performance.
TOUR SCHEDULE — Thalea String Quartet
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
7:30pm, Friday, March 6, 2026
Immaculata Hall, St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish Performing Arts Series
2360 Notre Dame Ave.
902-867-3909
people.stfx.ca/msteinit/schedule.htm
Halifax, Nova Scotia
7:30pm, Saturday, March 7, 2026
Lillian Piercey Hall
Cecilia Concerts
6199 Chebucto Rd.
902-423-0143
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
2:00pm, Sunday, March 8, 2026
King’s Theatre
209 George St.
902-532-7704
Moncton, New Brunswick
7:30pm, Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Empress Theatre
199 Robinson St.
506-856-4379
capitol.nb.ca
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia
7:00pm, Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Grace Arts Centre
31 Creamery Rd.
902-657-3500
Truro, Nova Scotia
7:00pm, Saturday, March 14, 2026
St. Andrews United Church
55 King St.
902-897-4004
Pictou, Nova Scotia
7:30pm, Tuesday, March 17, 2026
deCoste Performing Arts Centre
99 Water Street
1-800-353-5338
Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia
7:00pm, Thursday, March 19, 2026
Musique Royale
St. Barnabas Anglican Church
1396 Blue Rocks Road
Amherst, Nova Scotia
3:00pm, Sunday, March 22, 2026
Music at Trinity
St. Stephen’s United Church
1 Ratchford Street
902-667-8483
In addition to public performances, the Thalea String Quartet will participate in Debut Goes to School!, Debut Atlantic’s education program that brings live music and artist-led learning experiences to students across Atlantic Canada.
Debut Atlantic gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, Arts Nova Scotia, Halifax Regional Municipality, and the Province of New Brunswick, along with our educational partners, the Nova Scotia Department of Education and The Azrieli Foundation. We also thank our season partners, including the The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation, 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, introducing audiences to the nation’s most promising young artists. Celebrating 46 years, Debut Atlantic has presented more than 400 performers, enriching communities 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
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Elizabeth Upson Perez – Program Officer
Debut Atlantic
902-429-6812
elizabeth@debutatlantic.ca
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