The Voice of the Viola: Betsy Jolas’s Works for Viola
Presenter: Andrew Braddock French composer Betsy Jolas (b. 1926) has written a body of captivating and beguiling works for the viola. While she once joked that she belonged to the...
Presenter: Andrew Braddock French composer Betsy Jolas (b. 1926) has written a body of captivating and beguiling works for the viola. While she once joked that she belonged to the...
Presenter: Nicole Melrose Nicole Melrose leads this thoughtful workshop exploring trauma-informed approaches to music teaching, learning, and performance. Participants will gain insight into creating supportive, inclusive environments that promote safety,...
Presenter: Victoria Chiang Signature Artist Victoria Chiang works with selected festival participants in this special masterclass, offering insight into viola technique, musical interpretation, and expressive artistry. Observers are invited to...
Teacher: Peter Slowik Observe master teachers in action during these open lessons with festival participants. Students will work one-on-one with Teachers in Residence in a traditional private lesson setting, while...
Presenter: Daniel Stein Rose Wollman How do we get a great recording within our budget? In a moment in history when it is easier than ever to record ourselves, it...
Presenters: Blake Liahona Allen György Ligeti’s Viola Sonata (1991–1994) draws deeply from the folk traditions of his Romanian homeland and the ethnomusicological legacy of Béla Bartók. This lecture will explore...
Presenters: Clara Qiyun Zhao Christopher Raphael What can AI do in music? No, not to generate, not to steal and copy, nor taking away the fundamentals and essences of human...
Presenter: Molly Sharp As classical music includes so much one-on-one teaching, many of our skills are learned practically through oral tradition. Because of this, many teachers assume that their students...
Presenters: Sheila Browne Lisa Leonard This lecture recital with violist Sheila Browne and pianist Lisa Leonard will explore these two works- Lera Auerbach’s Arcanum and Jennifer Higdon’s Viola Sonata, for...
Presenter: Mikhail "Misha" Galaganov Playing simultaneous melodies in double stops or hidden polyphony in single musical lines of Baroque pieces often presents technical and musical challenges. Most solo works by...
Presenters: Peter Slowik Lauren Hodges A popular phrase these days is “there is no such thing as advanced technique – only advanced applications of basic technique.” The pathway to artist-level...
Performers: Noah Bowles Sasha Bult-Ito Jacob Clewell Joseph Yungen