FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 10, 2020  NOVA SCOTIAN PIANIST VLAD CHIRIAC WINS DEBUT ATLANTIC’S AWARD FOR MUSICAL EXCELLENCE  Halifax NS – Debut Atlantic is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2020 Award for Musical Excellence is 18-year-old pianist Vlad Chiriac, from Bedford, Nova Scotia.   Established in 1999, the Debut Atlantic Award for Musical…

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 &…

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…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2019 WNUKOWSKI SET TO WOW ATLANTIC CANADIAN AUDIENCES HALIFAX, NS – Hot off of his sold-out Carnegie Hall debut, Polish-Canadian pianist Daniel Wnukowski is hailed as “rapturous and glowing” (International Record Review) and “a pianist to watch” (New York Classical Review). With his extensive touring experience throughout Europe, North America,…

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…

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…

  August 7, 2019   2020-21 DEBUT ATLANTIC ARTISTS ANNOUNCED!   HALIFAX, NS – Debut Atlantic is pleased to announce another impressive line-up of artists for the 2020-21 Season! Partnering with presenters throughout Atlantic Canada, these extraordinary artists will tour communities throughout the region. Bridge & Wolak, Accordion and Clarinet (September 11-27, 2020) An internationally…

Get to know Merkelo & Salov! Serhiy Salov from Merkelo & Salov talks about how he decided to become a classical musician and hearing Mozart for the first time at the circus. Serhiy Salov from Merkelo & Salov continues his discussion on how he decided to become a classical musician and his love for the…

Get to know the Proteus Quartet! An anniversary shout-out from Tommy Davis! Holly DeCaigny explains the greatest difference between their recent tour across the prairies, and their upcoming tour with Debut Atlantic. Holly DeCaigny shares her favourite fact about the saxophone. Mark Michalak tells us how studying in French Conservatories impacted the Quartet. Mark shares…

Get to know Daniel! Meet Daniel Wnukowski! Daniel gives a sneak peek at his Debut Atlantic program How have your Polish roots influenced your musical career? Do you ever have days without music? What is one piece you would take with you to a desert island?   Performances Daniel playing “Sheep May Safely Graze” Daniel…