Tuckamore Chamber Music Festival

Lunchtime Young Artist Recital 1
2022-08-10 12:30 - 13:30 (America/St_Johns) | Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John's, NL, A1C 3Z9, Canada
Our annual Lunchtime Recitals are perhaps our most-anticipated events! Catch our talented 2022 performers as they perform solo and chamber music in this beautiful downtown venue. Admission by donation.

Lunchtime Young Artist Recital 2
2022-08-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John's, NL, A1C 3Z9, Canada
Our second Lunchtime event for the season features solo and chamber music performed by our 2022 Young Artists. A live concert in this historic church is a treat for performers and audience alike! Admission by donation.

Young Artist Masterclass with Dov Scheindlin
2022-08-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Suncor Energy Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Three Young Artist Performer groups work on their repertoire with guest violist, Dov Scheindlin. Open to the public.

Late night Bluegrass with Bestvater, Ward and Young
2022-08-11 21:00 - 22:00 | First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity, 81 Cochrane St., St. John's, NL, A1C 3L7, Canada
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
2022-08-12 19:30 - 21:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
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
2022-08-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Suncor Energy Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
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!

Tuckamore Talks: Fire, Water, Earth, and Air
2022-08-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Bannerman Brewing Co, 90 Duckworth St., St. John's, NL, A1C 1E7, Canada
Fire, Water, Earth, and Air: faculty music theorist Joe Argentino explores the many ways the four elements are depicted in music. Grab a pint and catch this engaging chat about music in one of the city’s hottest locales! Free event.
Please note, Bannerman Brewing Co Event Space is on the second floor of the building and only accessible by stairs.

Verona Quartet
2022-08-15 19:30 - 21:00 | First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity, 81 Cochrane St., St. John's, NL, A1C 3L7, Canada
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.

Young Artist Masterclass with the Verona Quartet
2022-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Our six chamber groups receive invaluable coaching and mentorship from the individual members the Verona Quartet. Various locations at Memorial University, School of Music. Open to the public.

Verona Quartet in Admiral's Cove
2022-08-16 19:00 - 20:30 | The Old Church in Admiral’s Cove, Admiral's Cove Rd, Cape Broyle, NL, A0A 1P0, Canada
A repeat of the Quartet’s August 15 performance in this intimate renovated church on the Southern Shore.

Family Concert with the Verona Quartet
2022-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 | The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Ave, St. John's, NL, A1C 5P9
The award-winning Verona Quartet brings its youthful energy to the beautiful atrium at The Rooms. A concert for all ages!

Lunchtime Young Artist Recital 3
2022-08-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John's, NL, A1C 3Z9, Canada
An uplifting hour of solo and chamber music performed by our talented 2022 Young Artists! Admission by donation.

Red Blooded Romance
2022-08-17 19:30 - 21:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
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

Lunchtime Young Artist Recital 4
2022-08-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John's, NL, A1C 3Z9, Canada
Our fourth and final lunchtime event with our 2022 Young Artists – one of our most-loved events of the season! Spend an hour experiencing glorious chamber and solo performances in this historic cathedral. Admission by donation.

Late Night Bossa Nova with Ana & Eric
2022-08-18 21:00 - 22:00 | First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity, 81 Cochrane St., St. John's, NL, A1C 3L7, Canada
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
2022-08-19 19:30 - 21:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
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.

Young Artist Masterclass with Robert Kortgaard
2022-08-20 10:00 - 12:30 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Our young pianists and chamber groups receive coaching from guest pianist and sought-after collaborative musician, Robert Kortgaard. Open to the public.

Community Masterclass with Julie Nesrallah
2022-08-20 13:00 - 15:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Local young classical singers receive coaching from mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah, one of Canada’s foremost interpreters of Bizet opera. Open to the public.

Young Artists in Pouch Cove
2022-08-20 16:00 - 17:00 | James Baird Gallery, 14 Gruchy's Hill, Pouch Cove, NL, A0A 3L0, Canada
Our Young Artist Performers bring their talents to this scenic windswept community, about 30-minutes north of St. John’s.
This will mark our first appearance in the James Baird Gallery – a 5,000 square foot gallery in the totally renovated Pouch Cove Elementary School, just off the Main Road. The Pouch Cove Foundation residency program is housed in the same building offering eight live/work spaces to visual artists from around the world.

The Feminine Mystique
2022-08-20 19:30 - 21:00 | First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity, 81 Cochrane St., St. John's, NL, A1C 3L7, Canada
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
2022-08-21 19:30 - 21:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
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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.

Tuckamore Travels: Port Rexton
2022-08-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Fishers’ Loft, Mill Rd, Port Rexton, NL, A0C 2H0, Canada
Our 22nd season continues with a special post-festival tour featuring our talented 2022 Young Artists. Free admission.
With Bailey Wantuch, violin; Nulibeth Emilia Ortiz de Dominquez, cello; Theodore Chow, piano
On the program:
Peter Min Arirang (2022)
Franz Schubert Piano Trio No. 1 in Bb major

Tuckamore Travels: Brigus
2022-08-24 15:00 - 16:00 | St. George’s Heritage Church, 37 Middle Ridge, Brigus, NL, A0A 1K0, Canada
We return to our much-loved St. Georges Heritage Church as part of our 22nd season post-festival tour. Join us for an afternoon of music with a talented 2022 Young Artist trio! Free admission.
With Bailey Wantuch, violin; Nulibeth Emilizrtiz de Dominguez, cello; Theodore Chow, piano
On the program:
Peter Min Arirang (2022)
Franz Schubert Piano Trio No. 1 in Bb major

Tuckamore Travels: The Rooms
2022-08-25 15:00 - 16:00 | The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Ave, St. John's, NL, A1C 5P9
We sound the final notes of our 22nd season with an afternoon of music at The Rooms. Come and show your support for our talented 2022 Young Artist trio! Free admission.
With Bailey Wantuch, violin; Nulibeth Emilizrtiz de Dominguez, cello; Theodore Chow, piano
On the program:
Peter Min Arirang (2022)
Franz Schubert Piano Trio No. 1 in Bb major

Tuckamore Talks: Nature as Muse
2023-06-15 19:00 - 20:00 | MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mt Scio Rd, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1B 4L6, Canada
Join Tuckamore Festival’s resident music theorist, Joe Argentino, at the MUN Botanical Gardens for a free, fun-filled, and engaging talk on how composers are inspired by our natural world. His talk entitled, NATURE AS MUSE, will feature the works of Chopin, Beethoven, Richter, and others. After the presentation, stick around for a beautiful exploration of the gardens accompanied by a portable soundtrack.

Festival Launch Concert with Duo Concertante
2023-06-16 19:30 - 20:30 | St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, The “Kirk”, 76 Queens Rd, St. John's, NL, A1C 6J9, Canada
Join us for our annual festival launch at the beautiful St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Enjoy a free concert with our esteemed artistic directors and find out the inside scoop on all our events and activities as part of our 23rd Tuckamore Festival, happening August 7-20.
On the program:
Violin Sonata in B minor, Amanda Maier
Dance me to your Beauty with a Burning Violin, Kelly Marie Murphy
Petrichor, Jocelyn Morlock
Violin Sonata No. 2, Maurice Ravel

Prelude Concert with Duo North East
2023-08-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John's, NL, A1C 3Z9, Canada
Tuckamore Festival Alumni Natalie Finn and Elena Vigna present a free afternoon of exciting music for violin duo, including works by Maddalena Lombardi-Sirmen, Sergei Prokofiev, Astor Piazzolla, Luis Ramirez, Carlos Gardel, and Andras Derecskei.

Violin Duet No. 6 in C major Maddalena Lombardi-Sirmen
Sonata for Two Violins in C major, Op.56 Sergei Prokofiev
Libertango Astor Piazzolla
Immigration Suite (2020) Luis Ramirez
Por Una Cabeza Carlos Gardel
Balkanoid Andras Derecskei

Tuckamore Talks: Music and Death
2023-08-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Bannerman Brewing Co, 90 Duckworth St., St. John's, NL, A1C 1E7, Canada
Come and join Tuckamore Festival’s resident music theorist Joe Argentino at Bannerman Brewery for a free, fun-filled, and engaging talk on why composers have gravitated towards certain musical gestures and keys when writing music about mortality. His talk, entitled MUSIC & DEATH, will feature works by Mozart, Berlioz, Tears for Fears, and many more! Don’t miss this multimedia presentation – it’s going to be deadly!

Opening Night: Taking on Water
2023-08-07 19:30 - 21:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
We are kicking off the 2023 Tuckamore Festival with the premiere of a brand new work, Taking on Water, featuring actors Robert Chafe and Louise Moyes, alongside Tuckamore Festival Artistic Directors Nancy Dahn and Timothy Steeves. In the fall of 2021 playwright Robert Chafe set out on an interview tour of eastern Newfoundland, asking residents of coastal communities why they live where they live, and how they might see their future. The response revealed tales of unprecedented challenge, boundless optimism, and some things stranger than fiction. Taking on Water marries the music of Randolph Peters as played by Duo Concertante with five original magic realism stories by Chafe, that offer a new way to think about the love, risk, and resilience of living on the edge of a changing ocean.
Followed by a post-concert artist chat moderated by Annie Corrigan.
Taking on Water is presented in collaboration with the Future Ocean and Coastal Infrastructures project. Research funding was provided by the Ocean Frontier Institute, through an award from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund.

Lunchtime Young Artist Recital 1
2023-08-09 12:30 - 13:30 | Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John's, NL, A1C 3Z9, Canada
Our annual Lunchtime Recital series is perhaps one of our most anticipated events! Meet our talented 2023 Young Artists, and enjoy solo and chamber music in this beautiful downtown venue.
Admission by donation.
