Craig Sheppard, piano

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2021 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

Peter Stumpf, cello

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2021 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

Ara Gregorian, viola

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2021 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

Elmar Oliveira, violin

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2021 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

Winston Choi, piano

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2021 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

Edward Arron, cello

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2021 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

Ani Kavafian, violin

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2021 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

Toby Appel, viola

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2021 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

Saturday, August 3rd: 1:30pm - Adam Neiman, piano

Co-presented by the Manchester Community Library.

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum for the audience to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2019 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

After each class, MMF Artistic Director Adam Neiman will briefly interview the masterclass teacher so as to provide an even deeper glimpse into his/her astonishing life and career.

This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, August 3rd: 11am - Dimitri Murrath, viola

Co-presented by the Manchester Community Library.

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum for the audience to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2019 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

After each class, MMF Artistic Director Adam Neiman will briefly interview the masterclass teacher so as to provide an even deeper glimpse into his/her astonishing life and career.

This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, July 27th: 1:30pm - Elmar Oliveira, violin

Co-presented by the Manchester Community Library.

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum for the audience to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2019 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

After each class, MMF Artistic Director Adam Neiman will briefly interview the masterclass teacher so as to provide an even deeper glimpse into his/her astonishing life and career.

This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, July 27th: 11am - Peter Stumpf, cello

Co-presented by the Manchester Community Library.

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum for the audience to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2019 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

After each class, MMF Artistic Director Adam Neiman will briefly interview the masterclass teacher so as to provide an even deeper glimpse into his/her astonishing life and career.

This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, July 20th: 1:30pm - Toby Appel, viola

Co-presented by the Manchester Community Library.

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum for the audience to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2019 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

After each class, MMF Artistic Director Adam Neiman will briefly interview the masterclass teacher so as to provide an even deeper glimpse into his/her astonishing life and career.

This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, July 20th: 11am - Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin

Co-presented by the Manchester Community Library.

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum for the audience to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2019 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

After each class, MMF Artistic Director Adam Neiman will briefly interview the masterclass teacher so as to provide an even deeper glimpse into his/her astonishing life and career.

This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, July 13th: 1:30pm - Ariel Quartet, string quartet

Co-presented by the Manchester Community Library.

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum for the audience to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2019 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

After each class, MMF Artistic Director Adam Neiman will briefly interview the masterclass teacher so as to provide an even deeper glimpse into his/her astonishing life and career.

This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, July 13th: 11am - Jon Nakamatsu, piano

Co-presented by the Manchester Community Library.

Masterclasses provide an insightful forum for the audience to witness a master teacher working closely with the 2019 MMF Young Artists. Each participating YA will perform solo selections, and the guest teacher will guide the student through a thorough process of improving all aspects of that performance. The class will aim to address technical challenges, strengthen interpretive decisions, and provide inspiration for the student to attain his/her optimum level of performance.

After each class, MMF Artistic Director Adam Neiman will briefly interview the masterclass teacher so as to provide an even deeper glimpse into his/her astonishing life and career.

This event is free and open to the public.