Tuckamore Chamber Music Festival

Tuckamore Travels - Eastport
2024-08-20 15:00 - 16:30 (America/St_Johns) | 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.

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.

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*

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Children's Concert with the Ying Quartet
2024-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Ying Quartet in Admiral's Cove
2024-08-13 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 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

Young Artist Masterclass with the Ying Quartet
2024-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 | MUN School of Music, Burtons Pond Rd, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 5S7, Canada
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.

Ying Quartet
2024-08-12 19:30 - 21:00 | First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity, 81 Cochrane St., St. John's, NL, A1C 3L7, Canada
“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. 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

Community Sight Reading Party
2024-08-11 16:00 - 18:00 | MUN School of Music, Burtons Pond Rd, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 5S7, Canada
Calling all amateur string players and pianists! Make music with other local players at our inaugural Community Sight Reading Party.
If you have an intermediate or higher level of playing and want to play some chamber music with like-minded players, please fill out the interest form, and tell us a bit about your playing level, instrument, and experience.
We aim to organize chamber groups in advance of the event, so it is important that you fill out the ‘I’m Interested’ form no later than Wednesday, August 7. We will be using various rooms at the School of Music and will have some excellent sight readers on hand to bolter groups where needed!

Community Masterclass with Tuckamore Faculty
2024-08-11 14:00 - 16:00 | MUN School of Music, Burtons Pond Rd, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 5S7, Canada
Interested in working one-on-one with our incredible Tuckamore Festival faculty violinist Nancy Dahn, cellist Vernon Regehr, or pianist Timothy Steeves? Anyone studying at the intermediate level or above is welcome to sign up for our community masterclasses! Get a chance to perform and gain valuable feedback from these seasoned professionals.
If you are interested in signing up for one of these great workshops, click the “I’m interested” link above!

Limited spaces available*

Young Artists and Composers at Play
2024-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Suncor Energy Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Three young composers were selected to write new works for the 2024 Young Artist Composer Program. Join us in Suncor Hall to hear the world-premiere performances of these new compositions written under the direction of Guest Composition Faculty Jason Noble. These premieres will be performed by our 2024 Young Artist performers, along with lively classical trios, quartets, and quintets!

Community Rhythm Workshop with Curtis Andrews
2024-08-10 11:00 - 12:00 | The Rooms, 9 Bonaventure Ave, St. John's, NL, A1C 5P9
Join Carbonear native Curtis Andrews for a free, family-friendly rhythm workshop. Open to everyone (ages 7 and older), no instruments required. Join us for an afternoon of rhythmic realization!

The Young and the Rapturous
2024-08-09 19:30 - 21:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Guest Artists Renée Jolles, Sharon Wei, Heather Tuach, and Kate Read join Tuckamore faculty Nancy Dahn, Timothy Steeves, Vernon Regehr, and Patrick Cashin to present a fabulous program of early, youthful works by Shostakovich and Josef Suk as well as the exquisite and lush String Sextet in B flat by Brahms. This program also marks the world premiere of Tuckamore alumnus Luis Ramirez’s new work for Duo Concertante!

Piano Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8 by Dmitri Shostakovich
Iridescence by Luis Ramirez (2024)
Piano Quartet in A minor, Op. 1 by Josef Suk
intermission
String Sextet No. 1in Bb Major, Op. 18 by Johannes Brahms

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

Adaptive Concert with the Greenwich Trio
2024-08-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Suncor Energy Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Introducing the Tuckamore Festival’s first Adaptive Concert, a family-friendly and intergenerational performance designed to be welcoming and inclusive for neurodivergent children and adults, those with sensory sensitivities, and disabled attendees.
Please use the ‘Reserve my Spot’ link if you are interested in attending this event.

All forms of expression are welcome – feel free to make noise, get up, or move around.
Suncor is a wheelchair-accessible venue, and directly outside the hall, there are wheelchair-accessible washrooms.
A PDF concert program will be emailed to all who sign up before the event.
Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks will be provided if needed.
The program will incorporate stretch breaks.
A Visual Schedule will be projected on a screen at the front of the room.

Check out our Visual Guide for a tour of Suncor Energy Hall, and some directions to help you get there!
Suncor Energy Hall – Visual Guide

You can also catch a sneak peek of the concert repertoire in our Visual Program
Adaptive Concert Visual Program

Late Night with Curtis Andrews and Raman Kalyan
2024-08-08 21:00 - 22:30 | The LSPU Hall, Resource Centre for the Arts, 3 Victoria St., St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 3V2, Canada
South Indian flute virtuoso Raman Kalyan will take you on a journey inside the world of Indian ragas, accompanied by Newfoundland’s own Curtis Andrews on mridangam. Expect virtuosity tempered with soulful and meditative touches.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Tickets for this event can be purchased by contacting the LSPU Hall.

Young Artist Masterclass with Renée Jolles
2024-08-08 14:00 - 16:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
Listen in as Renée Jolles, professor of violin at the Eastman School of Music and concertmaster of the world-renowned, Grammy Award-winning, conductorless Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, works with the Tuckamore Young Artists.
This masterclass is free and open to the public.

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

Greenwich Trio
2024-08-07 19:30 - 21:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
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 student Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, arranged for piano trio and flute (with Boris Bizjak).

Trio in D minor, Op. 120 by Gabriel Faure
Expectations by Jani Golob (World Premiere)
Living Trees by Marcus Barcham Stevens
intermission
Trio in G minor, Op. 15 by Bedřich Smetana
Ma Mère l’Oye, Mother Goose Suite by Maurice Ravel

Lunchtime Concert with the Young Artists I
2024-08-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John's, NL, A1C 3Z9, Canada
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.

Young Artist Masterclass with Sharon Wei
2024-08-06 14:00 - 16:00 | D.F. Cook Recital Hall, Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Music, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada
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.

Weird and Wondrous Music: Tuckamore Talk with Joe Argentino
2024-08-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Bannerman Brewing Co, 90 Duckworth St., St. John's, NL, A1C 1E7, Canada
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 playful dissonance of Mozart and Rossini to the avant-garde experiments of Berio and Cage, discover how these composers defied norms and redefined the possibilities of classical music.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore this fascinating world of strange classical music in the relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere of Bannerman Brewery, where you can also enjoy a refreshing beverage.

Pop-up Concert with Faculty and Friends
2024-08-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Diamond Design, 10 Rowan Street, St. John's, Newfoundland, A1B 2X1, Canada
Join Duo Concertante alongside Tuckamore Festival alumni for an exciting afternoon of free music at Diamond Design in Churchill Square!

Prelude Concert with Ben Diamond
2024-08-01 12:30 - 13:30 | Anglican Cathedral, 16 Church Hill, St. John's, NL, A1C 3Z9, Canada
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 in D major, WSW 25
Shadow Prism Jason Noble (b. 1980)
In the Woods Tōru Takemitsu (1930-1996)
I. Wainscot Pond
II. Rosedale
III. Muir Woods
Collectici Íntim Vicente Asencio
I. La Serenor (1908-1979)
II. La Joia
III. La Calma
IV. La Gaubança
V. La Frisança

2024 Season Launch Concert
2024-06-21 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, The “Kirk”, 76 Queens Rd, St. John's, NL, A1C 6J9, Canada
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 ‘Dark Tales’ which premiered in January 2024, by Alice Ho.
June 21st will also mark the launch of our 2024 season ticket sales. Check out our events page for more information on all our ticketed events happening this August.

On the program
Ludwig van Beethoven – Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47, “Kreutzer”
Robert Schumann – Violin Sonata No. 1 in A minor, Op. 105
Alice Ho – ‘House in the Drook’ from Dark Tales (2024)

Music at the Movies: The Magic of Music in Film
2024-06-15 16:00 - 17:00 | 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 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!
