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SUMMARY:Cello Master Class with Ronald Lowry
DESCRIPTION:Ronald Lowry is an active performer in many of Boston’s leading musical organizations. Called a “superb cellist” by the Boston Globe’s Richard Dyer\, he is the principal cellist of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and the Boston Ballet Orchestra. Former principal cellist of the National Symphony of Costa Rica\, the Handel and Haydn Society\, and the Harvard Chamber Orchestra\, Mr. Lowry performs frequently with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and with the Boston Pops. As a soloist\, he has been featured with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and the Boston Ballet Orchestra on several occasions\, as well as the Concert Arts Orchestra of Boston\, the National Symphony of Costa Rica\, the New England Symphony Orchestra\, and several other orchestras in the greater Boston area. Mr. Lowry graduated with honors from Indiana University and the New England Conservatory. \nMaster Classes at Hoff-Barthelson are open to the public to observe free of charge.
URL:https://hbms.org/event/cello-master-class-with-ronald-lowery/
LOCATION:Hoff-Barthelson Music School\, 25 School Lane\, Scarsdale\, 10583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Class,More Events
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SUMMARY:Piano Master Class with Victor Rosenbaum
DESCRIPTION:Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge. \nMaster class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators including David Madsen\, guitar; composers Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne; Almita Vamos\, violin; Paul Watkins cello; Chelsea Knox\, flute; Victor Rosenbaum\, piano; and members of the New York Philharmonic. \nMaster classes provide a transformative experience for both students and audiences. Following meticulous preparation\, students showcase their talents\, receiving invaluable feedback and guidance from master teachers. This interaction challenges students to approach their pieces in new and critical ways\, resulting in inspiring and enlightening performances. Yet the impact extends beyond those on stage—all attendees can learn by observing the creative process firsthand. As iconic performers coach the next generation\, the audience gains insight into musical artistry and interpretation. Even developing musicians are granted a rare glimpse into the mastery of world-class artists. \n\nVictor Rosenbaum is an internationally acclaimed pianist and teacher whose career spans over five decades. He joined the New England Conservatory faculty in 1967\, where he taught for 53 years and chaired the piano and chamber music departments. He has established himself as one of the most respected figures in classical piano. \nHis performances have earned consistent critical acclaim\, from his Boston debut to his most recent recordings. MusicWeb International praised his 2020 Brahms CD as “magisterial\,” while American Record Guide named his Beethoven recordings among the top classical recordings of 2020. \nRosenbaum has performed extensively as both soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States\, Europe\, Asia\, and Russia\, appearing in prestigious venues such as New York’s Tully Hall and St. Petersburg’s Hermitage. He has collaborated with renowned artists including Leonard Rose\, Paul Katz\, and members of the Brentano\, Borromeo\, and Cleveland String Quartets. \nAs an educator\, he has taught at major institutions worldwide\, including the Juilliard School\, Eastman School of Music\, and leading conservatories in London\, Moscow\, Beijing\, and Tokyo. His students have won top prizes in major international competitions. From 1985 to 2001\, as Director and President of the Longy School of Music\, he transformed it into a degree-granting conservatory while maintaining its community music school status. \nCurrently\, Rosenbaum continues to perform and teach internationally\, recently being appointed Visiting Professor at the National Taiwan Normal University. \nView flyer here. \n 
URL:https://hbms.org/event/piano-master-class-with-victor-rosenbaum/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event (Homepage),Master Class
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SUMMARY:Violin Master Class with Almita Vamos
DESCRIPTION:Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge. \nMaster class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators including David Madsen\, guitar; composers Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne; Almita Vamos\, violin; Paul Watkins cello; Chelsea Knox\, flute; Victor Rosenbaum\, piano; and members of the New York Philharmonic. \nMaster classes provide a transformative experience for both students and audiences. Following meticulous preparation\, students showcase their talents\, receiving invaluable feedback and guidance from master teachers. This interaction challenges students to approach their pieces in new and critical ways\, resulting in inspiring and enlightening performances. Yet the impact extends beyond those on stage—all attendees can learn by observing the creative process firsthand. As iconic performers coach the next generation\, the audience gains insight into musical artistry and interpretation. Even developing musicians are granted a rare glimpse into the mastery of world-class artists. \n\nAlmita Vamos\, a Juilliard graduate\, studied with Mischa Mischakoff and Louis Persinger. She has won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching six times and the ASTA Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award. Mrs. Vamos has been featured on CBS’s “Sunday Morning” and in the best-selling book Battle Hymn of a Tiger Mom by Amy Chua. She has taught at Western Illinois University\, University of Minnesota\, Oberlin Conservatory\, and Northwestern University\, and is currently an artist teacher at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts. For over 35 years\, she has taught at the Music Institute of Chicago and during summers at the Chautauqua Music Festival. She has also taught at Aspen\, Meadowmount\, and other renowned programs. \nHer students have won top prizes in national and international competitions\, including the Tchaikovsky\, Menuhin\, Paganini\, and Montreal competitions. Her former students are members of major orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony\, and Chicago Symphony\, with some holding concertmaster positions. Notable students include Rachel Barton Pine\, Ben Beilman\, and Simin Ganatra (Pacifica Quartet). \nAs a performer\, Almita Vamos has concertized globally\, with performances in prestigious venues like Carnegie Recital Hall and the 92nd Street Y. She was a member of the Lydian Trio and Antioch Quartet and has recorded for Coronet and Rizzoli labels. She continues to perform and collaborate with her husband\, Roland\, in violin/viola duos. \nView flyer here.
URL:https://hbms.org/event/violin-master-class-with-almita-vamos/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event (Homepage),Master Class
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SUMMARY:Flute Master Class with Chelsea Knox
DESCRIPTION:Master Classes are open to the public to observe free of charge. \nView flyer here. \nMaster class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators including David Madsen\, guitar; composers Nils Vigeland and Matt Browne; Almita Vamos\, violin; Paul Watkins cello; Chelsea Knox\, flute; Victor Rosenbaum\, piano; and members of the New York Philharmonic. \nMaster classes provide a transformative experience for both students and audiences. Following meticulous preparation\, students showcase their talents\, receiving invaluable feedback and guidance from master teachers. This interaction challenges students to approach their pieces in new and critical ways\, resulting in inspiring and enlightening performances. Yet the impact extends beyond those on stage—all attendees can learn by observing the creative process firsthand. As iconic performers coach the next generation\, the audience gains insight into musical artistry and interpretation. Even developing musicians are granted a rare glimpse into the mastery of world-class artists. \n\nChelsea Knox is the principal flutist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. A sought-after performer\, Ms. Knox has held positions as assistant principal flute of the Baltimore Symphony and principal Flute of the New Haven and Princeton Symphonies. She has been hailed by The New York Times for her warmth\, precision\, and clarity\, as well as by the New York Classical Review for her “expressive life and full tone.” \nAn active orchestral and chamber musician\, Ms. Knox has appeared with numerous orchestras including the Philadelphia Orchestra\, All-Star Orchestra\, Seattle Symphony\, Vancouver Symphony\, San Diego Symphony\, and IRIS Orchestra.  As a soloist\, Ms. Knox has performed concertos with the Baltimore Symphony\, Princeton Symphony\, Hartford Symphony\, Manchester Symphony\, Juilliard Lab Orchestra\, and Connecticut Youth Symphony. She has won competitions including the New York Flute Club Young Artists Competition and the Hartford Symphony Young Artists Competition. \nMs. Knox earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Juilliard School in New York City as a student of Jeffrey Khaner. A native of Litchfield\, CT\, she received her early training at the Hartt School of Music\, where she studied with Greig Shearer. In her spare time she is an active visual artist and her work has been displayed in galleries in New York and Connecticut.
URL:https://hbms.org/event/flute-master-class-with-chelsea-knox/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event (Homepage),Master Class
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SUMMARY:Suzuki Guitar Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Students and their families are invited to a special\, workshop with renowned Suzuki guitar instructor David Madsen. Mr. Madsen will work with selected students and ensembles\, sharing his expertise and insights on learning and growing with the guitar. With years of experience at the Hartt School of Music Community Division in Hartford\, Connecticut\, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the session. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn and be inspired—it’s a valuable experience for students\, families\, and performers alike. \nRSVP here. \nDavid Madsen founded what is now The Hartt School Community Division (HCD) Suzuki Guitar Program in 1991 and is now the Suzuki Guitar Coordinator. Madsen graduated with a Bachelor of Music in performance from the University of Connecticut\, studying with David McLellan and Ed Flower. He has since studied with David Leisner and Pepe Romero. His Suzuki studies have been with Bill Kossler and Frank Longay. In 2000 David became the third registered Teacher Trainer in guitar with the Suzuki Association of the Americas and has conducted training courses throughout North America and in Peru\, Puerto Rico\, and Argentina. In January 2016\, David began training in Suzuki Early Childhood Education (birth to three) with Lynn McCall. Madsen currently serves on the Teacher Development Advisory Committee for the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA)\, and is also a member of the SAA Guitar Committee. \nView flyer here.
URL:https://hbms.org/event/suzuki-guitar-master-class-and-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Featured Event (Homepage),Guitar Program,Master Class,Workshop
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