Masterclasses 2019

The IV G.Gershwin International Piano Competition 2019 focuses on education and development, providing master class opportunities for highly talented college, graduate and emerging professional musicians. Master classes with Gershwin International Competition Jury Members are designed to provide a productive and enriching professional experience to all who participate.
Master classes are held during competition week, but operate independently from the competition itself. Competition participants and audience members are encouraged to observe the competition rounds in between master class sessions.



The George Gershwin Competition Masterclasses 2019 will be held November 7 and November 9, 2019 at various locations and times as following:


PIANO MASTER CLASS with Prof. Michael Bulychev-Okser (United States)

November 7 - 6:30-8:30 PM at Studio - 100 West 57th Street, 2A, New York, NY

Four pianists are chosen from the field of candidates to participate in this Masterclass, taught by Prof. Michael Bulychev-Okser,
Founder/Artistic Director of G.Gershwin International Music Competition.
Candidates who have been pre-selected will perform, and students, music educators and general public audiences are welcome to observe these public piano lessons, which focus on solo repertoire.

Piano MASTER CLASS with Olga Kern (USA)

November 9 - 2:00-4:00 PM at Christ and St. Stephen's Church - 120 West 69th Street, NY NY 10023

Three pianists are chosen from the field of candidates to participate in this Masterclass, taught by the wolrd famous star pianist Olga Kern
Candidates who have been pre-selected will perform, and students, music educators and general public audiences are welcome to observe these public vocal lessons, which focus on vocal technique and career opportunities.

Piano MASTER CLASS with Professor Krystian Tkaczewski (Poland)

Upon arrangement in the morning of November 10th - at the National Opera America center

Three pianists are chosen from the field of candidates to participate in this Masterclass, taught by Professor Krystian Tkaczewski (Poland)
Candidates who have been pre-selected will perform, and students, music educators and general public audiences are welcome to observe these public vocal lessons, which focus on vocal technique and career opportunities.

Repertoire

Applicants shall select and prepare a solo program, not longer than 7-8 minutes in duration, for performance in the master class.
Sections of multi-movement works, such as a piano sonata, or a collection of short pieces of contrasting style, are allowed.
The instructor will choose pieces from your program to focus on during the master class.


CLICK HERE to sign up for the master class.

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