“The most fulfilling part of teaching, gigging, and performing is that I feel I’m giving people something— I’m giving joy, connection, and love.” Catherine O’Kelly began playing guitar at the age of 4 after being fascinated by it in The Sound of Music. Today, you can find her filling halls and performance venues around the Boston area with her enchanting …
Saturday, May 6, 20233:00 PM – 6:00 PMRivera Recital Hall Praised for the “clarity of his technique, richly varied tone and dynamic phrasing” (Baltimore Sun), pianist Alexander Korsantia will be giving a piano master class on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Rivera Recital Hall. Mr. Korsantia is a First Prize/Gold medal winner of the …
Sunday, April 16, 202310:30 AM – 1:00 PMRivera Recital Hall We’re excited to announce that renowned cello pedagogue Alan Harris will be giving a cello master class on Sunday, April 16 from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM in Rivera Recital Hall. Alan Harris is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Violoncello at the Eastman School of Music and has taught at Aspen …
Saturday, February 18, 20233:00 PM Rivera Recital Hall The RSC Piano Department welcomes you to a master class with pianist Pavel Nersessian on Saturday, February 18, 2023 @ 3:00 PM. Pavel Nersessian has been touring Russia and surrounding states from the age of eight, and has given performances in London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Cannes, Leipzig, Vienna, …
Sunday, January 29, 2023 @1:00 PMRivera Recital Hall RSC String Department presents Lucia Lin in a violin master class on Sunday, January 29, 2023 @1:00 PM. Ms. Lin has performed in a variety of performance settings including solo, chamber, and orchestral worldwide. She made her debut with the Chicago Symphony at 11 years old and won a position with the …
4 minute read. Through her blossoming artistry and with her inspiring musical family, both literally and at RSC, Elisa Plano has soared to the top! When Elisa, RSC student and daughter of RSC faculty member Paola Plano and pianist Roberto Plano, found out she was selected to perform piano for From the Top she exclaimed: “I was in shock! I …
2 minute read. As the Rivers Youth Wind Ensemble (RYWE) is preparing an exciting program for their December 4, 2022 concert, RYWE director Claire Nalven recently shared that: “There is nothing more joyful than watching students grow and develop their artistic voices through playing an instrument and participating in a youth ensemble. When I joined, there were 17 students in …
5 minute read. “Look, there’s a swan!” Andrew List, Berklee College professor and renowned composer who has been commissioned by ensembles including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, pointed towards the bird as it spread its wings across the water. We were standing on Nonesuch Pond’s sandy shoreline while the wind embraced the trees and danced. List closed his eyes for a …
The Rivers School Conservatory had a spectacular showing at the Boston Pops’ Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition this year, taking three of the four grand prizes. Congratulations to Andrew Kim (15, cello student of Ron Lowry), Fei Yang-Sady (14, violin student of Jin-Kyung Joen), and Adalia Wen (14, guzheng, piano student of Sandra Hebert)! The Fidelity Competition is designed for …
As parents know, it can be a challenge after a long school day to motivate kids to pick up their instrument and practice. During the school year, students juggle extracurriculars and academics, and music can slip down in the list of priorities in a busy schedule. That all changes at RSC’s Summer Programs. These programs provide a special time when …
