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From Rivera Recital Hall to Boston’s legendary Symphony Hall, extraordinary percussionist and graduating senior Jacqueline Lee ‘23 has captivated audiences as a vibrant soloist and ensemble member. Jacqueline began studying percussion at six years old, beginning with RSC’s Marimba Magic. Since then, she has had a flourishing musical career including playing in multiple RSC and Rivers School ensembles and being …
“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, …
Bruce Coppock – the cellist, orchestra executive, and RSC chamber music luminary – leaves behind scores of colleagues, collaborators, and students who counted him a friend. “This nuance gets lost when we talk about Bruce as a giant in our field,” offered Jon Limbacher, who succeeded Coppock as managing director and president of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. “What was …
Bruce Coppock’s tenure at The Rivers School Conservatory was short, but his impact was mighty. “He pushed us to think big and be ambitious,” said RSC Director Gabriella Sanna. “He provided an example of being bold and going for it,” said Ronald Lowry, a longtime member of the RSC cello and chamber music faculty. The RSC community now grieves this …
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 …
