“The Ying Quartet came as close to the ideal as possible, delivering chamber music of astonishing, refreshing exaltation and exhilaration,” says the Los Angeles Times. Join this world-class, fearlessly imaginative quartet for an exhilarating evening of string quartets at the beautiful First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity in downtown St. John’s. String Quartet No.... Read More
Our six Young Artist chamber groups will receive feedback and mentorship from the individual members of the Ying Quartet following live performances. These masterclasses will take place at the Memorial University School of Music (D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Suncor Energy Hall, Choral Room, Chamber Studio) and are open to the public.
A repeat of the Quartet's August 12 performance in this intimate renovated church on the Southern Shore. String Quartet No. 1 in Bb Major, Op. 50 by Joseph Haydn Love Letters by Carter Pann Intermission String Quartet No. 13 in G major, Op. 106 by Antonin Dvorak
This fun and engaging event for the entire family will feature the incredible Ying Quartet in the beautiful atrium at The Rooms.
The third installment in our Lunchtime Recital series will feature an uplifting hour of diverse solo and chamber music performed by our talented 2024 Young Artists! Admission by donation.
A special program of two glorious chamber works by masters of these genres. First, the poetic, playful, and heartbreakingly beautiful E Flat major trio by Schubert performed by Tuckamore faculty. The award-winning Ying Quartet follows, with Bartok’s ground-breaking, soulful, and exultant String Quartet No. 2. Piano Trio No. 2 in E flat Major, Op.... Read More
This event will mark the fourth and final lunchtime concert with our 2024 Young Artists – the finale of one of our most-loved series' of the season! Spend an hour experiencing glorious chamber and solo performances in this historic cathedral. Admission by donation.
Our Young Artist pianists receive coaching from one of America’s foremost pianists, Jeremy Denk. This masterclass is free and open to the public.
At 20 and in his first job, the young JS Bach got into such trouble that the only thing he could do was to walk away. JS Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow takes you along on that trip: a 400 km odyssey with street fights, big business, insight, fulfillment, the father figure he didn’t... Read More
We are thrilled to return to the much-loved St. George's Heritage Church as part of our 24th festival. Join our Young Artist Performers, who will bring their talents to this historic community, located in Conception Bay.
Jeremy Denk, winner of a MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship, and the Avery Fisher Prize, will be performing an exciting program of solo piano music at Tuckamore for the first time this season - be sure to secure your seat for this amazing show! This concert will be followed by post-concert artist interviews with Annie Corrigan*
Our Festival Finale marks the culmination of two weeks of diligent practice, rehearsing, and coaching during our intensive Young Artist Program. Join our 2024 Young Artists as they perform chamber works by Johannes Brahms, Bedřich Smetana, Gabriel Fauré, Clara Schumann, and Schoenberg/Steuermann.
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