Festival alumna violinist Elena Vigna Sanchez and Guitarist Ben Diamond come together as Duo Perpetuo to present a program celebrating the way melodies travel through time and culture. On the Program Paganini: Cantabile Noble: Folk Suite (2025) Coulthard: Music on a Scottish Folk Song Lacopo: An Ephemeral Moment (2026) Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango Ponce:... Read More
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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. Join us for this free concert! |
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The Festival’s resident music theorist takes us on an enriching and humour filled musical journey. |
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In the late-1980’s, Robert Mellin was a young architect researching the construction of houses, wharves and sheds in Tilting, Fogo Island, NL. The drawings, photos and interviews he compiled into an acclaimed book are now re-imagined by Duncan Major and Melissa Hui in Tilting: At Water’s Edge as an audiovisual journey featuring original music, animation,... Read More |
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More than a lesson, a masterclass offers a rare window into the craft of music-making, revealing how great artists shape sound, style, and expression. Join violinist Violaine Melançon as she works with our Young Artists in the first masterclass of the season. Our masterclasses are free and open to the public. |
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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.
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Tuckamore Young Artists perform and explore solo and chamber music repertoire with Newfoundland-born, NYC-based violist, Angela Pickett. Whether you're a musician or simply a music lover, you'll gain new appreciation for the artistry behind every note. Our masterclasses are free and open to the public.
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An evening of Astor Piazzolla's sultry and sophisticated piano trio music with its roots in Argentinian tango. Pianist Louise Bessette, violinist Mark Djokic, and cellist Chloé Dominguez transport the audience to Buenos Aires through the tango-infused works of Astor Piazzolla. Following the evolution of the artform which introduced the tango to audiences world-wide, this performance... Read More |
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Trio Bessette-Djokic-Dominguez bring us a tango-infused program is sure to engage and delight! Our Adaptive Concert is designed with those who have sensitivities and exceptionalities in mind, including autistic and neurodivergent kids and adults, those living with dementia, or anyone for whom the traditional concert setting can be uncomfortable or unwelcoming. In this concert, lights... Read More
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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.
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An intimate evening of colourful, dramatic works which magnify the warm, expressive sonorities of the viola and cello – all by themselves! Kate Read and Tuckamore alumna and frequest guest artist Heather Tuach present an eclectic program featuring a world premiere of St John’s based composer Stacey Brown’s "One Year On", as well as music... Read More |
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Open rehearsals invite audiences into the rehearsal room, offering a unique opportunity to witness how musicians explore, discuss, and refine a work before it reaches the concert stage. An engaging experience for seasoned concertgoers and curious newcomers alike.
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Guest artists Violaine Melancon, violin, and Angela Pickett, viola, join Tuckamore Faculty in this magical and dramatic evening of chamber music by Turina, Marcus Barcham Stephens, Caroline Shaw, culminating in Dvorak’s beloved Piano Quintet. On the Program Stephens: Dancing and Spinning Shaw: Entr'act (2011) Turina: Piano Quartet - Intermission - Dvořák: Piano Quintet in A... Read More |
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Audiences are treated to an introduction of the Young Composers new works for piano trio, followed by their world-premiere performances by our Young Artist performers. |
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An opportunity to learn, perform, and be inspired! Tuckamore Festival faculty, violinist Nancy Dahn, cellist Vernon Regehr, and pianist Timothy Steeves, welcome local musicians studying at the intermediate level or above to participate in our free community masterclasses! Enjoy a chance to perform and gain valuable feedback in a supportive masterclass environment designed to encourage growth, confidence,... Read More
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Join fellow musicians for an afternoon of musical exploration. Our Community Sight Reading session invites players to gather, read through great music together, and experience the joy of collaborative music-making in a relaxed and welcoming environment. If you have an intermediate (or higher) level of playing and want to play some chamber music with like-minded... Read More
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Pianist Jon Kimura Parker is known for his charisma, enthusiasm, and dynamic performances. A veteran of the international concert stage, he has performed regularly in the Berlin Philharmonie, Carnegie Hall, London’s South Bank, the Sydney Opera House, and the Beijing Concert Hall. He is the Creative Partner of the Minnesota Orchestra, Artistic Director of the... Read More |
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Witness musical transformation in real time as our talented Young Artists work with Jon Kimura Parker, one of today's leading performers and teachers. Our masterclasses are free and open to the public. |
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Singer Matthew Byrne and storyteller Dave Paddon share a love of exploring people and places in Newfoundland and Labrador through their work, and delving into their own family histories through songs and recitations. |
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An extraordinary opportunity to observe the refinement of artistry, from the smallest technical detail to the deepest musical insight. In this final masterclass of the season, we invite you to sit back and watch it all happen as the members of Brentano Quartet work with each of our Young Artist Ensembles. Our masterclasses are free... Read More
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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.
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SOLD OUT! Join one of the world’s finest string quartets amid the scenic beauty and excellent acoustics of The Old Church. Please note, this concert is not included with your Festival Pass. |
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Bring the whole family to the beautiful atrium of The Rooms for a joyful introduction to chamber music. This special children's concert invites young listeners to explore the sounds of a string quartet in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for first-time concertgoers and music-loving families alike.
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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.
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With a career spanning over three decades, the Brentano Quartet has appeared throughout the world to popular and critical acclaim. The New York Times extols its “luxuriously warm sound yearning lyricism; and the Times (London) hails their “wonderful, selfless music-making.” Known for its unique sensibility, probing interpretive style, and original programming, the Quartet has performed... Read More |
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Two genre defying works from the middle periods of Shostakovich (the deeply affecting Trio in E minor) and Beethoven (the daring and dazzling String Quartet op. 59 no 1). |
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Tuckamore Festival returns to Brigus! Our 2026 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. Admission by Donation
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Which childhood moments determine the adults we become? At age 9, composer Johannes Brahms was not yet the living successor to Mozart and Beethoven. He was just a very creative child whose parents very nearly sent him to America for a touring life of carnivals and minstrel shows. Who would this American Brahms have become,... Read More |