Masterclasses allow the audience to experience firsthand how chamber music is refined and brought to a whole new level. A visiting artist, ensemble, or faculty member will work with student groups, offering insights on interpretation and style.
Violinist Yi-Wen Jiang was born into a musical family in Beijing where both parents were professional musicians—his father an orchestra concertmaster for over 35 years and his mother a soprano soloist. After hearing Beethoven's violin concerto at the age of three, Jiang understood his life’s path: to become a professional violinist. His rise in the musical world was meteoric; he made his concerto debut at the age of 17 in Beijing. He won the top prize at the first China Youth Violin Competition, paving the way for him to study with Professor Han Li at the Central Conservatory of Music. Afterward, he received a full scholarship to the St. Louis Conservatory, and moved to the U.S. Read More…
FREE — Reservations not required
Masterclasses are live events only; they will not be livestreamed.