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January 15, 2026

Tong Wang Ignites the Keys: ‘Towards the Flame’ Hits Atlantic Canada this February

K’JIUPUKTUK/HALIFAX, NS – This February, acclaimed Canadian pianist Tong Wang brings her evocative program Towards the Flame to Atlantic Canada with Debut Atlantic. Over a two-week, 9-concert tour across Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, Wang will showcase her signature blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth.

Towards the Flame explores a striking emotional spectrum. From the tragic, majestic works of Chopin and Scriabin to the kaleidoscopic, mystical soundscapes of Ho and Stravinsky, the program journeys through realms of fire and ice, grief and beauty. Each piece is a universe of its own, yet all share a common thread: the human experience of vulnerability, fear, and hope. At its core, the program asks whether we can rise toward the light — a meditation on courage, belief, and acceptance.

Praised for performances that are intense, imaginative, and emotionally charged, Tong Wang captivates audiences both on grand stages and in intimate settings. With a career spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, she brings music to life in ways that are immersive, deeply human, and unforgettable.

 

TOUR SCHEDULE — Tong Wang

Antigonish, Nova Scotia
7:30pm, Friday, February 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

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
7:00pm, Saturday, February 7, 2026
Woodlawn United Church
Dartmouth Community Concert Association
54 Woodlawn Rd.
dartmouthcommunityconcert.ca/index.html

Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
2:00pm, Sunday, February 8, 2026
King’s Theatre
209 George St.
902-532-7704
www.kingstheatre.ca

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
4:00pm & 7:00pm, Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Yarmouth County Museum and Archives
22 William St.
902-749-7411
hearheresociety.ca

Truro, Nova Scotia
7:00pm, Saturday, February 14, 2026
St. Andrews United Church
55 King St.
902-897-4004
www.marigoldcentre.ca

Happy Valley–Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
7:30pm, Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre
15-21 Voisey Dr.
709-896-4028
www.obrienartscentre.ca

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
7:00pm, Friday, February 20, 2026
Musique Royale
Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance
97 Kaulbach St
www.musiqueroyale.com

Wolfville, Nova Scotia
2:00pm, Sunday, February 22, 2026
Sunday Music in the Garden Room
KC Irving Environmental Science Centre
Acadia University
artsacadia.acadiau.ca/Sunday_Music_in_the_Garden_Room.html

 

In addition to her public performances, Tong Wang will take part in Debut Goes to School!, Debut Atlantic’s education program that brings live music and artist-led learning experiences to students across the region.

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 partners, the Nova Scotia Department of Education and The Azrieli Foundation. We would also like to thank 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, 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

-or-

Elizabeth Upson Perez – Program Officer
Debut Atlantic
902-429-6812
elizabeth@debutatlantic.ca