Summer Academy
Press Release, National Concert Hall of Ireland:
"The National Concert Hall is pleased to announce the return of its International Master Course next summer. This intensive summer school provides national and international musicians with the opportunity to take part in a series of masterclasses and seminars by world-renowned musicians. Over the duration of the course, participants will receive one-on-one masterclasses, chamber music coaching with new ensembles and performance opportunities. On Wednesday 30 July the faculty will give a unique chamber music concert and on Saturday 2 August the faculty and students will take part in concerts in the National Concert Hall’s John Field Room to mark the end of the International Master Course. The IMC strives to build confidence in students and promote participation in chamber music.
The International Master Course is led by one of Ireland’s foremost musicians, Artistic Director Gwendolyn Masin (violin). Gwendolyn is one of today’s most significant concert violinists and an innovator in classical music. She is much in demand globally as a soloist and collaborator, regularly performing throughout Europe and the US as well as Asia, South Africa and the Middle East.
We are also delighted to share that Emma O’Halloran will be the composer in residence during the course and will be working with the students. In addition, renowned violinist Zoë Conway will lead a traditional Irish music workshop for the course participants.
This year, Gwendolyn leads an impressive faculty of musicians that comprises German violinist Lena Neudauer, professor at the University of Music and Theatre Munich; youngest ever winner of the ARD International Music Competition Korean violinist Hyeyoon Park; acclaimed soloist and chamber musician Japanese violist Tomoko Akasaka; one of the leading cellists of his generation, British-born Guy Johnston, winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year award; and celebrated Swiss pianist Oliver Schnyder who is also artistic director of the Orpheum Foundation in Zurich.
Collectively they are all highly regarded soloists and chamber
musicians who have performed in some of the world’s most illustrious
concert halls and festivals with renowned conductors and ensembles. The
wealth of their combined experience is outstanding, providing a unique
and rare opportunity for aspiring musicians to learn from.
Also bringing their expertise to this year’s International Master Course are our Irish mentors Jennifer Murphy, violin; Martin Moriarty, viola and Patrick Moriarty, cello."
Deadline: 5pm, 27th April 2025 (GMT +1).
Please note you will need to include a link to two recent recordings as part of the application process.
Any player over the age of 18 who has already reach a high standard of playing (ie Grade 8 / Diploma as a minimum) and has an interest in chamber music .
