The Department of Music, often in association with Duke Arts, offers several masterclasses each year with renowned performers and composers. Past masterclasses have included Leon Fleisher, Horszowski Trio, James MacMillan, and Gabriel Richard.
Masterclasses are free to attend and are open to all members of the community who would like to observe.
Upcoming Events
Experience chamber music collaboration at its highest level as the award-winning Akropolis Reed Quintet leads an open masterclass with Duke students. Widely recognized as one of the most innovative… read more about Akropolis Reed Quintet: Chamber Music Masterclass »
Co-sponsored by North Carolina OperaStep inside the world of professional opera as Duke welcomes internationally renowned director Francesca Zambello for an immersive masterclass with members of the… read more about Francesca Zambello: Opera Masterclass »
Witness one of the world's most acclaimed string quartets up close as the internationally celebrated Cuarteto Casals leads an immersive chamber music masterclass at Duke. Founded in Barcelona in 1997… read more about Cuarteto Casals: Chamber Music Masterclass »
Explore the rich sound world of early keyboard music with renowned performer and scholar Andrew Willis, Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and one of the… read more about Andrew Willis: Piano Masterclass »
Observe world-class chamber artistry in action as the internationally acclaimed Doric String Quartet leads a public masterclass with Duke students. Known for their "immaculate precision, total… read more about Doric String Quartet: Chamber Music Masterclass »
Experience a rare opportunity to learn from two of today's most esteemed chamber musicians as Nicholas Kitchen (violin) and Yeesun Kim (cello), founding members of the internationally celebrated… read more about Duke Arts Exchange Masterclass with Nicholas Kitchen and Yeesun Kim »