Internationally acclaimed pianist Jerome Lowenthal kicks-off Master Class Series at Hoff-Barthelson Music School

Master Classes at Hoff-Barthelson Music School:
Internationally acclaimed pianist Jerome Lowenthal kicks-off Master Class Series at Hoff-Barthelson Music School

The 2018-2019 Hoff-Barthelson Music School Master Class Series commences this March with renowned master teacher pianist Jerome Lowenthal, on March 2, 2019, at 2:00 pm. The class, open to the public to observe free of charge, is held at Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale. Space is limited, reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by e-mailing hb@hbms.org

About the Hoff-Barthelson Music School Master Class Series:
Master class coaching by guest artists has been part of Hoff-Barthelson’s curriculum since the School’s founding in 1944. This distinguished tradition continues this season with a roster of world-class musicians and educators including pianist Jerome Lowenthal, cellist Natasha Brofsky, violinist Daniel Phillips, flutist Robert Stallman, violist Michelle LaCourse and members of the New York Philharmonic.

Master classes are an enlightening experience for students and audiences alike. After months of careful preparation, students perform for, and then receive feedback and guidance from a master teacher who challenges the student to think in new and critical ways about the piece they’ve prepared. The results are inspiring and enlightening and serve as a catalyst for students to reach new heights in their own musical explorations. Yet the learning isn’t limited just to the students who perform. In point of fact, any student—regardless of their level of development or whether or not they even play the same instrument—can learn a great deal.

For additional information, or to reserve seats:
hb@hbms.org; 914-723-1169; www.hbms.org

About Jerome Lowenthal
American pianist Jerome Lowenthal played the New York premiere of Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the New York Philharmonic. He is a recipient of prizes in many international competitions and has appeared with major orchestras in the US, including Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Cleveland, and Minnesota. He premiered contemporary works by Rochberg, Capanna, Reise, and Rorem, and performed in duo recitals with Denis Brott, Itzhak Perlman, Ronit Amir, and Ursula Oppens.

Lowenthal is a regular participant in international chamber music festivals and has made numerous recordings of concerto and chamber music repertoire. He is a Juilliard School faculty member.

About Hoff-Barthelson Music School:
Hoff-Barthelson Music School has achieved national recognition as a premier community music school for its unsurpassed leadership in education, performance and community service. With a faculty drawn from the region’s most talented teachers and performers, the School has long been one of Westchester County’s most cherished cultural resources. Whatever a student’s age or level of musical interest, Hoff-Barthelson’s diverse offerings provide the highest quality musical education, personally tailored to his or her specific passions and goals in a supportive and vibrant community.

The Master Class Series is made possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Photo credit and caption: Pianist Jerome Lowenthal presents a Master Classes at Hoff-Barthelson Music School in Scarsdale.