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August 7-20, 2023

Opening Night: Janina Fialkowska

D.F. Cook Recital Hall Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL

This award winning pianist and audience favourite brings a special all-Chopin program to open the 2022 festival.

Late night Bluegrass with Bestvater, Ward and Young

First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity 81 Cochrane St., St. John's, NL

Tuckamore 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, NL

Guest 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, NL

Meet 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, NL

One 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, NL

This event is sold out! A repeat of the Quartet's August 15 performance in this intimate renovated church on the Southern Shore.

Red Blooded Romance

D.F. Cook Recital Hall Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL

A 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, NL

Performing 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, NL

An 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, NL

An 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, NL

Sponsored by Our Festival Finale marks the culmination of two weeks of diligent practice, rehearsing, and coaching during our intensive Young Artist Program. Join our 2022 Young Artists as they perform chamber works by Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms, Ludwig van Beethoven, Gabriel Fauré, Robert Schumann, and Clara Schumann.    


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