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... Read More
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:... Read More
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... Read More
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.
The Festival’s resident music theorist takes us on an enriching and humour filled musical journey.
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... Read More
Tuckamore Young Artists perform and explore solo piano repertoire under the guidance of one of Canada’s finest pianists.
The Tuckamore Festival Young Artists demonstrate their artistry at these midday recitals in St. John’s majestic and historic church.
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.
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... Read More
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.
The violinist of the world renown Brentano String Quartet works with Young Artists in the masterclass setting.
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... Read More
Be a fly on the wall as the musicians prepare for that evening’s concert.
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... Read More
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.
Tuckamore Festival faculty, violinist Nancy Dahn, cellist Vernon Regehr, and pianist Timothy Steeves, welcome local musicians studying at the intermediate level or above to sign up for our community masterclasses! 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,... Read More
Join other local musicians to make music on a Sunday summer afternoon! If you have an intermediate (or higher) level of playing and would enjoy playing music with others in a small setting, this is the event for you! Please fill out the interest form, and tell us a bit about your playing level, instrument,... Read More
The outstanding New Orford Quartet presents an enriching and engaging program for the entire family in the beautiful atrium of The Rooms.
Canada’s finest string quartet plays Beethoven’s transcendent Quartet op. 131 on a program with works by Prokofiev and Mozart. The New Orford String Quartet - four elite orchestral leaders and soloists who perform chamber music together at the highest level - has been described by the The Toronto Star as “nothing short of electrifying.” The... Read More
Our six Young Artist chamber groups will receive feedback and mentorship from members of the New Orford 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.
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.
New Orford String Quartet members Jonathan Crow, Sharon Wei and Adrian Fung join Tuckamore faculty Timothy Steeves, Nancy Dahn and Vernon Regehr in an unforgettable musical evening. The centrepiece of the program is Schubert’s sublime and extraordinary C major Cello Quintet, generally considered Schubert's finest chamber work as well as one of the greatest compositions... Read More
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.
Meghan Lindsay, soprano, Carson Becke, piano and special guest, Annie Corrigan, oboe, present an extraordinary concert of exquisite opera arias and lied including Strauss's Four Last Songs. Meghan Lindsay has performed regularly with Opera Atelier, Pacific Opera Victoria, and Tafelmusik, and appeared in venues such as Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Toronto’s Koerner Hall, and the Royal Opera... Read More
A special 25th anniversary concert celebrating the legacy of Tuckamore through some of its outstanding performer and composer alumni. We asked alumni Arlan Vriens (violin) and Emma Schmiedecke (cello) to curate a program spotlighting music by alumni of the Tuckamore Festival’s Young Composer program. They will be joined onstage by fellow alumni Esmeé Gilbert (piano), Maria... Read More
A welcoming and inclusive performance by the brilliant Schmaltz & Pepper designed for those with sensory sensitivities and exceptionalities, including neurodivergent children and adults, as well as those with disabilities. Please use the ‘Reserve my Spot’ link if you would like to attend this event.
Tuckamore Festival Young Artists bring their talents to this scenic community, located an hour outside St. John’s. Join us for a concert in the treasured St. George's Heritage Church, Brigus.
A Klezmer super group of musical brilliance and breathtaking artistry. Schmaltz & Pepper is a spellbinding Yiddish music ensemble playing Klezmer inspired by jazz, Roma, classical, and European folk music. This powerhouse group’s members include acclaimed Toronto Symphony principal clarinetist Eric Abramovitz, a passionate and gifted klezmer musician, and Grammy-nominated Drew Jurecka on violin/accordion/mandolin. Joined... Read More
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