Ulster Orchestra

Masterclasses

Masterclass Information

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2008/2009 Masterclasses

Performer	Details
Pascal Rogé	Piano Thursday 18 September 2008, Elmwood Hall at Queen’s, 7.30pm Pascal Rogé is regarded as one of the world's best exponents of French piano music. Come along and listen as he offers tuition and practical guidance to young aspiring artists.
Ailish Tynan	Voice Wednesday 19 November 2008, Elmwood Hall at Queen’s, 7.30pm Award-winning Irish-born soprano Ailish Tynan will address performance issues, including stage presence and coping with nerves. "Ailish Tynan made her mark as a Papagena of demotic immediacy and naturalness". (Opera News - on Covent Garden's Die Zauberflöte).
Nicholas Daniel	Oboe Thursday 19 February 2009, Elmwood Hall at Queen’s, 7.30pm After his début at the BBC Proms in 1992 the Sunday Times described Nicholas Daniel as one of the greatest exponents of the oboe in the world. Come along and watch him at work in this interactive Masterclass
Pekka Kuusisto	Violin Thursday 7 May 2009, Elmwood Hall at Queen's, 7.30pm Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto is acclaimed for his flair for tone and technique, natural expressiveness, infectious enthusiasm, and imaginative interpretations

The Ulster Orchestra's Masterclasses are generously supported by the Fenton Arts Trust.

Our Masterclasses are very special opportunities to meet and learn from some wonderful musicians. Come along and listen as leading performers offer tuition and practical guidance to young aspiring artists in the Elmwood Hall at Queen's.

Young music students, perhaps looking ahead to a career in performance themselves, need opportunities to perform in public and learn to cope with the added pressures. These Masterclasses provide just that platform and also enables them to supplement their normal studies by benefitting from the interpretative insights of great soloists.

The Masterclasses allow the audience to spot future potential and benefit from differing styles and techniques of teaching.

Over several years now these Masterclasses have established a remarkable reputation for the calibre of visiting artists. These include: John O'Conor, Richard Stoltzman, Franzita Whelan, Ronald Brautigam, Fabio Zanon, Pekka Kuusisto, Alexander Baillie, John Lill, Tasmin Little, David Strange and Gordon Hunt.

Admission costs £5 (free to students)