Opening Night: Janina Fialkowska
D.F. Cook Recital Hall Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NLThis award winning pianist and audience favourite brings a special all-Chopin program to open the 2022 festival.
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Late night Bluegrass with Bestvater, Ward and Young
First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity 81 Cochrane St., St. John's, NLTuckamore Young Artist Program alumna, respected educator, and powerhouse collaborative musician is joined by Craig Young and Josh Ward for an old-time musical journey. Steeped in Bluegrass and Country musical traditions, but willing to try anything, this trio will move you with their soulful singing and get your toes tapping to their blazing tunes!
A French Twist
D.F. Cook Recital Hall Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NLGuest faculty violist Dov Scheindlin and violinist Katherine Fong join our Tuckamore Faculty for our first collaborative concert on the DF Cook Stage since 2019! Powerful chamber works by Fauré and Ravel tangle with a musical ode to friendship by American Composer Jesse Montgomery. Followed by a post-concert artist chat moderated by Annie Corrigan.
Young Artists and Composers at Play
Suncor Energy Hall Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NLMeet our three Young Composers and hear the world-premiere performances of their new works written for the occasion of the 2022 program, under the direction of Andrew Staniland. Audiences will be also treated to lively performances of classical chamber trios, quartets, and quintets in this engaging and interactive event!
Verona Quartet
First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity 81 Cochrane St., St. John's, NLOne of the most in-demand string quartets in the world, the Verona Quartet bring their exceptional interpretative maturity and tonal refinement to the beautiful First Light Centre in downtown St. John's.
Verona Quartet in Admiral’s Cove
The Old Church in Admiral's Cove Admiral's Cove Rd, Cape Broyle, NLA repeat of the Quartet's August 15 performance in this intimate renovated church on the Southern Shore. This event not included in the Festival Pass.
Red Blooded Romance
D.F. Cook Recital Hall Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NLA tag team of two great chamber works of the Romantic era: Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66 and Dvorak's String Quartet No. 13 in G major, Op. 106. Followed by a post-concert artist chat moderated by Annie Corrigan. Image Credit: "Passion: Design of an altar" Angela Marie Henriette
Late Night Bossa Nova with Ana & Eric
First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity 81 Cochrane St., St. John's, NLPerforming together for many years in Folk and Bossa Nova projects, Ana Luísa Ramos and Eric Taylor Escudero have created a repertoire with the best of the two worlds.
Julie Nesrallah with pianist Robert Kortgaard
D.F. Cook Recital Hall Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NLAn evening of song with Canada’s fiery mezzo-soprano, joined at the piano by one of our nation’s most respected chamber pianists. Followed by a post-concert artist chat moderated by Annie Corrigan.
The Feminine Mystique
First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity 81 Cochrane St., St. John's, NLAn all-star celebration of female composers and the women behind the music with Julie Nesrallah, Robert Kortgaard, Heather Tuach, Heather Kao, Kate Read, Patrick Cashin and Michelle Cheramy.
Festival Finale
D.F. Cook Recital Hall Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NLWe end the 2022 festival on a high note with performances by our six Young Artist Program chamber ensembles.