Children's Concert with the Ying Quartet
2024-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/St_Johns) | The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Ave, St. John's, NL, A1C 5P9
This fun and engaging event for the entire family will feature the incredible Ying Quartet in the beautiful atrium at The Rooms.

Lunchtime Concert with the Young Artists III
2024-08-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John's, NL, A1C 3Z9, Canada
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.

Bella Muzik
2024-08-14 19:30 - 21:00 | NL
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. 100 by Franz Schubert
intermission
String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Béla Bartók

This concert will be followed by post-concert artist interviews with Annie Corrigan*

Lunchtime Concert with the Young Artists IV
2024-08-15 12:30 - 13:30 | Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John's, NL, A1C 3Z9, Canada
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.

Masterclass with Jeremy Denk
2024-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Our Young Artist pianists receive coaching from one of America’s foremost pianists, Jeremy Denk.
This masterclass is free and open to the public.

Bach's Long Walk in the Snow
2024-08-16 19:30 - 21:00 | The Majestic Theatre, 390 Duckworth Street, St. John's, Newfoundland, A1C 1H8, Canada
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 know he needed and, quite possibly, love. Join master storyteller Tom Allen and a brilliant musical cast of harpist Lori Gemmell, violinist Mark Fewer, singer Deantha Edmunds, bassist Jim Vivian and pianist Bill Brennan for an enthralling night of story and music.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Tickets for this event can be purchased by contacting The Majestic Theatre.

Young Artists in Brigus
2024-08-17 15:00 - 16:30 | St. George’s Heritage Church, 37 Middle Ridge, Brigus, NL, A0A 1K0, Canada
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, Piano
2024-08-17 19:30 - 21:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
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*

Festival Finale
2024-08-18 19:30 - 21:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
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.

Tuckamore Travels - Eastport
2024-08-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Beaches Arts and Heritage Centre, 8 Church St, Eastport, Newfoundland and Labrador, A0G 1Z0, Canada
Join our 2024 Young Artist Touring group, the Miltenberg Trio, for their first stop on the Tuckamore Travels Tour! Enjoy a fantastic program of music, featuring a brand new work composed by a 2024 Young Artist Composer in this beautiful outport community.

Tuckamore Travels - Port Rexton
2024-08-21 12:30 - 14:00 | Fisher’s Loft performance space, Mill Rd, Port Rexton, Newfoundland and Labrador, A0C 2H0, Canada
Join our 2024 Young Artist Touring group, the Miltenberg Trio, for their second stop on the Tuckamore Travels Tour! Enjoy a fantastic afternoon of music, featuring a brand new work composed by a 2024 Young Artist Composer in this incredible venue.

Tuckamore Travels - Pouch Cove
2024-08-22 15:00 - 16:30 | James Baird Gallery, 14 Gruchy's Hill, Pouch Cove, NL, A0A 3L0, Canada
The final stop of our 2024 Tuckamore Travels Tour will feature the Young Artist Touring group, the Miltenberg Trio, performing a program of exciting chamber music, including a brand new work composed by a 2024 Young Artist Composer in the unique James Baird Gallery.

The Gryphon Trio
2024-10-30 19:30 - 21:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
For more than 25 years, the Gryphon Trio has earned acclaim for and impressed international audiences with its highly refined, dynamic, and memorable performances.

“The ensemble and tonal control can be almost breathtaking”
-BBC Music Magazine

The Trio’s repertoire ranges from traditional to contemporary, and from European classicism to modern-day multimedia. It is committed to redefining chamber music for the 21st century. In 2013, Canada Council for the Arts presented Gryphon Trio with the prestigious Walter Carsen Prize for Excellence in the Performing Arts, which recognizes the highest level of artistic merit and distinguished career achievement by a Canadian professional artist in music, theatre, or dance.

On the Program
Piano Trio in C major, Hob. XV:27, Joseph Hadyn
I. Allegro
Give me Phoenix Wings to Fly (1997), Kelly Marie Murphy
I. Fire
Piano Trio in e minor, Op 90, “Dumky”, Antonin Dvořák
I. Lento maestoso – Allegro quasi doppio movimento
Piano Trio in E flat Major, Op 100, Franz Schubert
II. Andante con moto
Love Triangle (2013), Dinuk Wijeratne
Intermission
Piano Trio in B flat major, Op 97, “Archduke”, Ludwig van Beethoven
I. Allegro moderato
II. Scherzo – Allegro
III. Andante cantabile, ma però con moto
IV. Allegro moderato

Tuckamore Festival Presents: American Brass Quintet
2025-03-12 19:30 - 21:00 | First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity, 81 Cochrane St., St. John's, NL, A1C 3L7, Canada
The Tuckamore Festival is thrilled to present the celebrated American Brass Quintet in St. John’s on March 12th, 2025.
Internationally recognized as one of the premiere chamber music ensembles of our time, the American Brass Quintet is hailed for its peerless leadership in the brass world. “The most distinguished” of brass quintets (American Record Guide), ABQ has earned its stellar reputation through its celebrated performances, genre-defining commissioned works, and an ongoing commitment to the education of generations of musicians.
A recipient of Chamber Music America’s highest honor, the Richard J. Bogomolny National Service Award for significant and lasting contributions to the field, the group’s rich history includes performances on five continents, a discography of over sixty recordings, and the premieres of over one hundred fifty contemporary brass works.
Join us for the American Brass Quintet’s Newfoundland debut, featuring the province’s own Hilary Simms, trombone!

Tuckamore Travels: 25 for 25 in '25 - Alumni Artist Trio Tour
2025-06-10 - 2025-06-16 | NL
The first leg of our 25th anniversary tour and they’re off to… Labrador! Join violinist Arlan Vriens, cellist Emma Schmiedeck and pianist Esmée Gilbert as they bring their larger-than-life explorations of nature, youthful exuberance, and cultural cross-pollination on tour. In Hopedale and Makkovik, they’ll share music and performances with members of the community. An experience not to be missed!
Program
Joseph Haydn – Piano Trio No. 39 in G major, Hob. XV/25 (1795) – I. Andante
Hsiu Ping Patrick Wu – L’Etranger (2018)
Jess Ozon – Burning the Rhododendron (2024)
Bekah Simms – Salvation, or what was needed most (2017)
Edvard Grieg – Andante con moto, EG 116 (1878)
Intermission
Joseph Haydn – Piano Trio No. 39 in G major, Hob. XV/25 (1795) – II. Poco adagio, cantabile
Robert Humber – Riverspeak (2019)
Beverley McKiver – Seeking Light (2023)
Joseph Haydn – Piano Trio No. 39 in G major, Hob. XV/25 (1795) – III. Rondo all’Ongarese: Presto
Evening Concerts
June 11: Carol United Church, Labrador City – 7:30pm (Admission by Donation)
June 13: Labrador Interpretation Centre, Northwest River (Admission by Donation)
June 14: O’Brien Arts Centre, Happy Valley-Goose Bay – 7:30
(TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE)
June 15: Moravian Church Centre, Hopedale – 7:30 (Admission by Donation)
June 16: Moravian Church, Makkovik – 7:30 (Admission by Donation)
School Concerts
June 10: School Concert – J.R. Smallwood Middle School, Labrador City
June 11: School Concert – Mennihek High School, Labrador City
June 13: Queen of Peace Middle School, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
The festivals gratefully acknowledges the generosity of PAL airlines and the Perlin Family Trust in making these tours possible.

Prelude Concert with Patrick Cashin, piano
2025-06-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John's, NL, A1C 3Z9, Canada
One of the festival’s outstanding alumni and longtime faculty member, Patrick Cashin, presents a program of solo piano works by Bach, Ravel, and Brahms.

Bach: Partita No. 1 in B-flat major, BWV 825
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin (selections)
Bach: Prelude & Fugue in G minor, BWV 861, The Well-Tempered Clavier, book I
Brahms: Rhapsody in G minor, Op. 79, No. 2
Brahms: Finale from Sonata in F minor, Op. 5

Music Made Visual: Three short art films featuring music performed by Duo Concertante
2025-06-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Suncor Energy Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
A 25th Anniversary Event for Festival Passholders
Works by Brahms, Shostakovich, and Alice Ho inspired visual artist and filmmaker Nicola Hawkins to turn music into story and imagery. The resulting three films will be presented together, followed by a discussion with the artists.
This event is FREE with the purchase of a season pass. Registration required. Register HERE

BIRDS two by two (world premiere)- Shostakovich Piano Trio no. 1 with cellist Heather Tuach
Scored by Time – Brahms Violin Sonata in G major with Evelyn Hart
Free Fall – Alice Ho Cœur a Cœur

Pop Up Concert!
2025-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Diamond Design, 10 Rowan Street, St. John's, Newfoundland, A1B 2X1, Canada
A taste of the upcoming season – Tuckamore faculty and alumni perform an hour long concert of lively and family friendly chamber music at Terrace on the Square.

Tuckamore Talk by Clark Ross
2025-06-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Bannerman Brewing Co, 90 Duckworth St., St. John's, NL, A1C 1E7, Canada
The Festival’s resident music theorist takes us on an enriching and humour filled musical journey.

Opening Night: Pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin
2025-06-23 19:30 - 21:30 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
One of the most important pianists of his generation, pianist Charles Richard-Hamelin was the silver medalist and winner of the Krystian Zimerman Prize at the 2015 International Chopin Piano Competition. Recipient of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec and of the prestigious Career Development Award conferred by the Women’s Musical Club of Toronto, he was awarded the Prix Denise-Pelletier in November 2022, becoming the youngest recipient in the history of the Prix du Québec. As a soloist, he has performed with every major Canadian symphony orchestra as well as the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Sinfonia Varsovia, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Korean Symphony Orchestra, OFUNAM (Mexico), Les Violons du Roy and I Musici de Montréal. Charles Richard-Hamelin has recorded eleven albums on the Analekta label. Five of these are dedicated primarily to the solo piano works of Frédéric Chopin; there are also four recordings with Andrew Wan, concertmaster of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal. He has also recorded both Chopin piano concertos with the OSM and Mozart’s Piano Concertos nos. 22 and 24 with Les Violons du Roy. Six Félix awards (ADISQ) and a JUNO in 2022 attest the quality of these albums, which have received widespread acclaim from critics around the world.

Debussy: Suite Bergamasque L.75
Ravel: Sonatine M.40
Poulenc: Suite Napoli FP.40
Chopin: Four scherzi

Piano Masterclass with Charles Richard-Hamelin
2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Tuckamore Young Artists perform and explore solo piano repertoire under the guidance of one of Canada’s finest pianists.

Young Artists Lunchtime Concert I
2025-06-25 12:30 - 13:30 | Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John's, NL, A1C 3Z9, Canada
The Tuckamore Festival Young Artists demonstrate their artistry at these midday recitals in St. John’s majestic and historic church.

Chamber Music and Viola Masterclass with violist Dov Scheindlin
2025-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Suncor Energy Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Tuckamore Young Artists perform and explore solo viola and chamber music repertoire with Dov Scheindlin, member of the Orpheus Chamber Ensemble and Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.

Bergmann Duo with Bill Brennan & Étienne Gendron
2025-06-25 19:30 - 21:30 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
This programme for two pianos and percussion features three of the most beloved and popular works of the repertoire: Bernstein’s West Side Story, an unsurpassed masterpiece of musical theatre; George Gershwin’s iconic American in Paris, a romantic symphonic poem with jazzy undertones; and Mussorgsky’s stunningly original, powerful and intense Pictures at an Exhibition. This vibrant and energetic repertoire lends itself exceptionally well to two pianos and percussions and Tuckamore is so pleased to bring together again the wonderful St. John’s-based percussionists Étienne Gendron and Bill Brennan with this outstanding piano duo from the other side of Canada.

Leonard Bernstein: Selections from West Side Story (arranged for 2 pianos by Marcel Bergmann) *
George Gershwin: An American in Paris (original version) *
Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (Transcribed for two pianos by Tim Seddon) *
*Percussion arranged by Etienne Gendron and Bill Brennan

Young Artists Lunchtime Concert II
2025-06-26 12:30 - 13:30 | Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John's, NL, A1C 3Z9, Canada
The Tuckamore Festival Young Artists demonstrate their artistry in solo and chamber settings on our midday recital series in this majestic and historic church. Admission by donation.

Chamber Music and Violin Masterclass with violinist Serena Canin
2025-06-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Suncor Energy Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
The violinist of the world renown Brentano String Quartet works with Young Artists in the masterclass setting.

Late Night with Kristan Toczko and Sarah Veber, harps
2025-06-26 21:00 - 22:00 | QV Taproom at the Quidi Vidi Brewery, 35 Barrows Rd, St. John's,, NL, A1A 1G8, Canada
Harpists Kristan Toczko and Sarah Veber present A Kitchen Party: Two Harps, inspired by the Atlantic Canadian tradition of a kitchen party—where friends gather, music fills the air, and the night is full of stories and laughter. This engaging program features fan-favourites from classical to rock to nostalgic video game music, bridging the gap between classical and popular genres. It aims to capture the true spirit of a kitchen party, where the music brings people together and memories are created.

Open Rehearsal for Monuments and Miniatures
2025-06-27 14:00 - 15:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Be a fly on the wall as the musicians prepare for that evening’s concert.

Monuments and Miniatures
2025-06-27 19:30 - 21:30 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Acclaimed New York musicians Serena Canin, Brentano Quartet, and Dov Scheindlin, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, team up with Tuckamore Faculty (and old friends) in this magical evening of music by Haydn, Jason Noble, Joan Tower, Dvorak, and Schumann.
This concert will be followed by a post-concert interview with the artists.

Dvořák: 4 Miniatures Op. 75a for 2 violins and viola
Joan Tower: Wild Purple
Jason Noble: Gigues and Reels
Haydn: String Quartet op. 76, No. 5
intermission
Schumann: Piano Quintet in E Flat major Op. 44

Meet the Composers and Young Artists at Play
2025-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Suncor Energy Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Hear Tuckamore Young Artist Composers introduce their new works for piano trio, followed by world-premiere performances by our Young Artist performers alongside performances of canonical chamber works.
