Thursday, July 7
1:30 PM
Cello Masterclass with Matthew Zalkind
Sweeney Concert Hall in Sage Hall, Smith College
Go behind the scenes with American Cellist, Matthew Zalkind and the talented young musicians attending Lyra Music's Summer Workshop as Mr. Zalkind works individually with several aspiring cellists. You’ll love what you hear!
Suggested Donation $15/$10
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Thursday, July 7
7:30 PM
Classical Music Concert: Danbi Um, Violinist
Sweeney Concert Hall in Sage Hall, Smith College
Danbi Um, Violinist
with Pianist Henry Kramer
Violinist Danbi Um, winner of Astral Artists' 2015 National Auditions, and member of Lincoln Center’s Chamber Music Society Two in New York City, performs internationally as a solo and chamber artist. Ms. Um will present works by Mozart, Chausson and Ysaÿe, Achron and Bolcom.
Suggested Donation $20/$15
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Friday, July 8
1:30 PM
Violin Masterclass with Danbi Um
Sweeney Concert Hall in Sage Hall, Smith College
Have you ever wondered how musicians learn their art? Join us for a violin masterclass with Danbi Um, violinist with Lincoln Chamber Music Society Two, as she works with Lyra Music Workshop’s young violinists in this inspiring program.
Suggested Donation $15/$10
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Friday, July 8
7:30 PM
Classical Music Concert: Matthew Zalkind, Cellist
Sweeney Concert Hall in Sage Hall, Smith College
Praised for his “impressive refinement, eloquent phrasing, and singing tone” by The New York Times, American cellist Matthew Zalkind has performed throughout the United States and abroad as a recitalist, soloist and chamber musician. Lyra Music is pleased to present Mr. Zalkind in concert with Smith College’s own Iva Dee Hiatt Visiting Artist in Piano, collaborative pianist, Henry Kramer. Join us for an evening of Beethoven, Chopin, Sollima, Cassado/Frescobaldi and Bach.
Suggested Donation $20/$15
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Saturday, July 9
1:30 PM
Piano Masterclass with Frederic Chiu
Sweeney Concert Hall in Sage Hall, Smith College
Master pianist, Frederic Chiu, has a long-standing commitment to the development of classical music’s next generation. Please join us for an up-close and intimate look at this process as Mr. Chiu works in-depth with Lyra Music Workshop’s gifted young pianists.
Suggested Donation $15/$10
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Saturday, July 9
7:30 PM
Classical Music Concert: Frederic Chiu, Pianist
Sweeney Concert Hall in Sage, Smith College
Frederic Chiu, pianist, is a recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Petscheck Award of the Juilliard School, and was a fellow of the American Pianist Association. He was also the "non-winner" of the 1993 Van Cliburn Competition, where his elimination from the finals caused an uproar in the press. He performs in the most prestigious concert halls around the world and currently has over 20 CDs on the market. Mr. Chiu will be presenting “Classical Smackdown”, a multi-year series where composers face off in head-to-head comparisons, with the audience voting for their preferred composer! The Smackdown this season is between Debussy and Prokofiev. Two of Mr. Chiu’s favorite composers, come and hear him perform their work back-to-back and cast your Vote! Results are being tracked at ClassicalSmackdown.com.
Suggested Donation $20/$15
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Friday, July 15
7:30 PM
Classical Music Concert: Lyra Faculty All Stars
Sweeney Concert Hall in Sage Hall, Smith College
Lyra Music directors, Akiko Sasaki and Mary Prescott and faculty members Peter Rovit, Julia MinJeong Kang, Eric Eaton,Vanessa May-Lok Lee and Anthony Berner join forces to present an outstanding evening of chamber music. From Liszt to Mendelssohn to Kodály, you’ll want to be there!
Suggested Donation $20/$15
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Saturday, July 23
1:00 PM
Classical Music Concert: Lyra Student Gala Concert
Sweeney Concert Hall in Sage Hall, Smith College
Join Lyra Music for a celebration of 3-weeks of conservatory style training, hard work and great fun! Lyra’s students perform classical solo and chamber works. Come and be inspired!
Suggested Donation $20/$15
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