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 Faculty 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 Casimir, Viola
(EDT)
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Grand-prize winner of the 2013 Hudson Valley String Competition, second-prize winner of the 2015 Sphinx Competition, and current violist with the St. Louis Symphony, Michael Casimir joins the String Masters Series along with guest pianist Tae Kim, performing works by Telemann, Bruch, Schumann, and Vieuxtemps.

Terrence William poses in front of a piano
Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Terrence Wilson in Recital
(EDT)
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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American pianist Terrence Wilson enjoys an active international concert career. A Grammy nominee and recipient of the Avery Fisher Grant, he has performed with the National Symphony as well as the symphony orchestras of Atlanta, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, San Francisco, and St. Louis, and the orchestras of Cleveland, Minnesota, and Philadelphia, as well as at the Verbier Festival and Lincoln Center.

Admission
FREE
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Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Terrence Wilson Master Class
(EDT)
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Piano Masters Series guest artist Terrence Wilson presents a master class to Boston Conservatory students. This event is free and open to the public.

Admission
FREE
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Artistry in Action: Faculty Chamber Series
(EDT)
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Esteemed faculty and students of Boston Conservatory at Berklee collaborate to perform works by Paul Schoenfield, Ludwig van Beethoven, and John Harbison.

Admission
FREE

Past Events

Sean Chen pianist poses for a portrait
Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Sean Chen Master Class
(EDT)
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Piano Masters Series guest artist Sean Chen presents a master class to Boston Conservatory students. This event is free and open to the public.

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Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Sean Chen in Recital
(EDT)
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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American pianist Sean Chen achieved international celebrity in 2013, after receiving the Bronze Medal at the Cliburn International Competition and winning the American Piano Award.

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Artistry in Action: String Masters Series—Curtis Stewart, Violin
(EDT)
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Hailed for his ability to translate stories of American self-determination to the concert stage, seven-time Grammy-nominated violinist and composer Curtis Stewart presents a recital of celebrated and original works, including selections from his 24 American Caprices as part of the String Masters Series.

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Artistry in Action: String Masters Series—Phoebe Carrai, Baroque Cello
(EST)
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Baroque cellist Phoebe Carrai is a distinguished music educator and a longtime member of Musica Antiqua Köln, with over 40 recordings for Deutsche Gramophone. Carrai will present a program of works of J.S. Bach, Dall’Abaco, and Kummer.

music notes on a page
Artistry in Action: Faculty Chamber Series
(EST)
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Boston Conservatory at Berklee faculty Saul Bitran, Andrew Mark, Charlotte Hu, and Philipp Stäudlin, along with faculty duo Marimolin (Sharan Leventhal, violin, and Nancy Zeltsman, marimba) perform works by Schubert, Chasalow, and others.