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You can view Masterclass programmes from previous years through the Archive selector above.
West Cork Music is committed to supporting young musicians. So keep an eye on this page for any developments in the Masterclass Programme.
Advanced students have the opportunity to immerse themselves without distraction in the world of chamber music and, guided by some of the world’s finest artists, to explore its great riches.
The West Cork Chamber Music Festival is not just a week of extraordinary concerts in a fabulous setting. It is also a summer meeting-point for top young ensembles.
The opportunity to take part in Masterclasses and the experience of preparing for concerts at the end of the week are of considerable value in themselves, but the benefits of attending the Festival go further: behind the scenes there is much private tuition going on, and the informal contact between students and artists is a tremendously valuable resource.
Masterclasses take place up to four times daily throughout the Festival and are free to attend.
Clodagh Sweeney [recorder], Sean Hurley [violin], Lizzie Troup [cello], Shauna Davies [harpsichord]
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Alma Serafin Kraggerud [violin], Franz Serafin Kraggerud [cello], Hector Serafin Kraggerud [piano] Alma, Franz and Hector are already beginning their...
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Maxim Novojilov, Julia Antolec [violins], Shane Quinn [viola], Doireann Ní Aodáin [cello] Formed in August 2023, the Sonic Quartet has performed...
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Carole Petitdemange, Mi-sa Yang [violins], Yuko Hara [viola], Joëlle Martinez [cello] In Latin, Ardeo, means “I burn”. It is the name...
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Rachel Podger [Baroque violin] Mélisande Corriveau [gamba/cello] Daniele Caminiti [lute] Marcin Świątkiewicz [harpsichord] Magnificent Brecon Baroque are masters of an...
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Alina Ibragimova, Charlotte Saluste-Bridoux [violins], Emilie Hörnlund [viola], Claire Thirion [cello] Formed in 2005, dubbed “a trailblazer for the authentic...
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Maia Cabeza, Ying Xue [violins], Emma Wernig [viola], John Myerscough [cello] “Luminous beauty of sound…” - The Daily Telegraph, 11...
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Barry Douglas has established a major international career since winning the Gold Medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition,...
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Irish virtuoso recorder player and Baroque cellist, Kate Hearne, is a graduate of the Royal Irish Academy of Music and...
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Celebrated Irish violinist Mairéad Hickey is acclaimed for her captivating expression, soaring tone and fearless virtuosity. Her natural ability to communicate sincerely, with...
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Norwegian violinist Henning Kraggerud is Artistic Director of the Arctic Philharmonic. His teaching and educational writings show his multi-faceted approach...
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Johannes Marmen, Laia Valentin Braun [violins], Bryony Gibson-Cornish [viola], Sinéad O'Halloran [cello] With a growing reputation for the courage, vitality...
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Christopher Marwood graduated from Cambridge University in 1983 and went on to study at London’s Royal Academy of Music and...
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German-Irish cellist Nuala McKenna studied with Jean-Guihen Queyras, Ivan Monighetti and Conradin Brotbek. She was appointed solo cellist of the...
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Alex Redington is an internationally acclaimed violinist and teacher. He was the first violinist and a founder member of the...
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Louise Tchalik, Gabriel Tchalik [violin], Sarah Tchalik [viola], Marc Tchalik [cello] The Paris-based Quatuor Tchalik is notable not least...
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Reinoud Van Mechelen [tenor, conductor] Anna Besson [flute] Joanna Huszcza [violin] Ronan Kerna [gamba] Loris Barrucand [harpsichord] The Latin phrase...
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