Artistry in Action

Artistry in Action series

The Artistry in Action series celebrates exceptional artists and initiatives that exemplify Boston Conservatory’s core values of excellence, innovation, and community engagement. Hosted by the Conservatory’s Music Division, Artistry in Action brings together the school’s prestigious and long-standing Piano Masters Series, String Masters Series, and Chamber Series with exciting new programming for winds, faculty recitals, and ensemble-in-residences.

Matthew Marsit, Artistic Director, Artistry in Action

Upcoming Events

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Artistry in Action: String Masters Series—Michael Casamir, Viola, and Tae Kim, Piano
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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String Masters Series presents Michael Casimir, violist with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and grand prize winner of the Hudson Valley String competition, accompanied by pianist Tae Kim, a collaborative artist at New England Conservatory and the Heifetz International Music Institute. 

Admission
FREE
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Artistry in Action: Chamber Series
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Esteemed faculty of Boston Conservatory at Berklee collaborate to perform works showcasing their artistic talents.

Admission
FREE
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Artistry in Action: Faculty Wind Quintet
Studio T401 (Boston Conservatory at Berklee)
31 Hemenway Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Boston Conservatory faculty members Sarah Brady, Robert Sheena, Jan Halloran, Margaret Phillips, and Anne Howarth present a Faculty Wind Quintet recital, including the world premiere of a commission by Dan VanHassel, assistant professor of composition.

Admission
FREE
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Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Corey Hamm
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Corey Hamm is one of the world's foremost champions of contemporary piano music. For Piano Masters, he will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the spectacular The People United Will Never Be Defeated! by Frederic Rzewski.

Admission
FREE
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Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Corey Hamm Master Class
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Corey Hamm is professor of piano at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. His students have won numerous prizes and awards, including first prize in the 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition.

Admission
FREE
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Artistry in Action: Chamber Series
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Esteemed faculty of Boston Conservatory at Berklee collaborate to perform works showcasing their artistic talents.

Admission
FREE
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Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Soyeon Kate Lee
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series presents Soyeon Kate Lee in recital.

Admission
FREE
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Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Soyeon Kate Lee Master Class
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Soyeon Kate Lee is on the piano faculty at the Juilliard School of Music and the Bowdoin International Summer Piano Festival. She formerly was professor at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and is in great demand for master classes around the world.

Admission
FREE

Past Events

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Artistry in Action: Chamber Series
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Esteemed faculty of Boston Conservatory at Berklee collaborate to perform works showcasing their artistic talents.

man holding string instrument
Artistry in Action: String Masters Series—Christopher Costanza, Cello
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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String Masters Series presents Christopher Costanza, cellist of the acclaimed St. Lawrence String Quartet and full-time artist in residence at Stanford University, performing the complete solo cello suites of Benjamin Britten.

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Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Yukine Kuroki Master Class
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Twenty-five-year-old Japanese pianist Yukine Kuroki has been taking the piano world by storm. As part of the Piano Masters Series, she will lead a master class with Boston Conservatory students.

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Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Yukine Kuroki
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Artistry in Action: Piano Masters series presents Yukine Kuroki in concert.

 

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Artistry in Action: String Masters Series—Melissa White, Violin, and Pallavi Mahidhara, Piano
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Melissa White, violinist of the Grammy Award–winning Harlem Quartet and first-prize laureate in the Sphinx Competition, joins forces with pianist Pallavi Mahidhara, prize winner in the 69th Geneva International Piano Competition and the 6th International Prokofiev Competition.