Department of Music
The Department of Music, often in association with Duke Performances, offers several master classes each year with renowned performers and composers. Past master classes have included Leon Fleisher, Horszowski Trio, James MacMillan, and Gabriel Richard.
Master classes are free to attend and are open to all members of the community who would like to observe.
Upcoming Events
Duke Music masterclasses are free and open to the public. Praised as possessing both "ironclad technique" and "ample suppleness" by The New York Times, Eliran Avni is an emerging force in the… read more about Piano Masterclass with Eliran Avni »
Duke Music masterclasses are free and open to the public. Outstanding solo musicians, the Merz Trio has grabbed headlines across the globe for their 'entrancing, dynamic performances' (BBC Music… read more about Chamber Music Masterclass with Merz Trio »
Duke Music masterclasses are free and open to the public. Hailed in jazz circles as "a standout soloist with the power, range and flexibility to rival Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw," (DownBeat… read more about Trumpet Masterclass with Rex Richardson »
Duke Music masterclasses are free and open to the public. Born in New Zealand, Gainsford studied at the University of Auckland under Janetta MacStay and Bryan Sayer where he received a grant from the… read more about Chamber Music Masterclass with Read Gainsford, pianist »
Duke Music masterclasses are free and open to the public. Heritage Brass is a six-member pioneering symphonic brass ensemble. Bringing the military tradition of brass and percussion to the concert… read more about Masterclass with the US Air Force Heritage Brass Quintet »
Duke Music invites students and members of the local EDM community to submit tracks of any Electronic Dance Music genre and at any level of completion to be reviewed by Dr. Garcia-Mispireta and Duke… read more about Electronic Dance Music Production Masterclass with Luis-Manuel Garcia Mispireta and Cade Bourne »
Duke Music masterclasses are free and open to the public. Co-Artistic Director of both Chamber Music Society of Minnesota and the Paesaggi Musicali Toscani Festival in Italy, violinist Ariana Kim… read more about Violin Masterclass with Ariana Kim »
Duke Music masterclasses are free and open to the public. Violinist Jennifer Koh's dazzling virtuosity and technical brilliance have won her praise from audiences, journalists and competition juries… read more about Violin Masterclass with Jennifer Koh »
Duke Music masterclasses are free and open to the public. Dmitri Shteinberg's recent performances include a return appearance with the Salisbury Symphony of NC as well as concertos with the… read more about Piano Duo Master Class with Dmitri Shteinberg »
Duke Music masterclasses are free and open to the public. Internationally acclaimed flutist and Altus Performing Artist Nina Assimakopoulos has been hailed as "...a marvel!" (Münchner Merkur), and a… read more about Flute Masterclass with Nina Assimakopoulos »
Duke Music masterclasses are free and open to the public. Praised for his "deeply expressive, finely nuanced playing" (Strad Magazine) and "superb performances" (Fanfare), Honolulu-born violinist… read more about Chamber Music Masterclass with Patrick Yim »
Duke Music masterclasses are free and open to the public. Since her debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra at age 16, Indonesian pianist Janice Carissa has gone on to study at Curtis Institute of… read more about Piano Masterclass with Janice Carrisa »
Duke Music masterclasses are free and open to the public. The Viano Quartet is a chamber ensemble that commands attention. Since winning the prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition… read more about Chamber Music Masterclass with Viano Quartet »