Dark Tales is an immersive musical and visual experience inspired by the Newfoundland ghost stories, folklore, and childhood memories in Tom Dawe’s book An Old Man’s Winter Night, illustrated by Veselina Tomova. Dark Tales brings together original music by the acclaimed Canadian composer Alice Ping Yee Ho and riveting visuals by animator Duncan Major. It... Read More
We’re so excited to announce the Brentano String Quartet will be performing in St. John’s this March. Since its inception in 1992, the Brentano String Quartet has appeared throughout the world to popular and critical acclaim. “ luxuriously warm sound yearning lyricism” - The New York Times “The Brentanos are a magnificent string quartet…This was... Read More
Experience the thought-provoking documentary "Taking on Water," spotlighting playwright Robert Chafe, dancer/actor Louise Moyes, and featuring performances by Duo Concertante. Delve into the impacts of climate change in the province’s coastal communities. Directed by Barbara Doran Videographer: Jerry McIntosh Following the screening, engage in a Q&A session. Presented in partnership with Future Ocean and... Read More
Join Tuckamore Festival’s resident music theorist, Joe Argentino, at the MUN Botanical Gardens for a free, fun-filled, and engaging talk on the magic of music in film. His talk, entitled MUSIC at the MOVIES, will highlight how music drives plots, sets the mood, and takes centre stage in your favourite films—all while you enjoy some buttery popcorn!
The Tuckamore Festival's award-winning artistic directors, Nancy Dahn and Timothy Steeves of Duo Concertante, will be launching the 2024 season with our annual free concert at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church "The Kirk"! The evening will feature the epic Beethoven Kreutzer Sonata, Schumann's Violin Sonata in A Major, along with an excerpt from the new work... Read More
The 2024 Tuckamore Festival Prelude Concert will feature St. John's native Ben Diamond, who will present an exciting afternoon of music for guitar. This performance will include works by Weiss, Takemitsu, and 2024 Tuckamore Composition faculty Jason Noble! Tombeau sur la mort de M. Comte de Logy arrivée, WSW 20 Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) Capriccio... Read More
Join Duo Concertante alongside Tuckamore Festival alumni for an exciting afternoon of free music at Diamond Design in Churchill Square!
Join Tuckamore Festival’s resident music theorist, Joe Argentino, for a free, fun-filled, and engaging talk on eccentric and bizarre classical compositions. His talk, entitled Weird and Wondrous Music, will highlight how certain composers throughout history pushed the boundaries of classical music, embracing the absurd and the unconventional, to create jaw-dropping and yet captivating works. From the... Read More
Our 2024 Young Artists perform for and get coached by the Juno-winning Sharon Wei, violist of the New Orford String Quartet and professor of viola at Western University. This masterclass in D.F. Cook Recital Hall is free and open to the public.
Our annual Lunchtime Recitals are perhaps our most-anticipated events, featuring solo and chamber performances from our 2024 Young Artists. Catch these talented performers in the beautiful Anglican Cathedral downtown.
Since their formation in 2006, the outstanding, London U.K.-based Greenwich Trio has earned a distinguished reputation, winning numerous awards including the top prize at the Beethoven Society of Europe Chamber Music Competition. Hear them in a program marking the 100th anniversary of Gabriel Fauré which includes his exhilarating Trio in D minor, Op. 120 alongside his famous... Read More
Our second Lunchtime Concert for the season will feature solo and chamber music performed by our 2024 Young Artists. A live concert in this historic church is a treat for performers and audiences alike! Admission by donation.
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