The International Master Teacher program celebrates the unique connection between the VSO School of Music and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as young students enjoy the opportunity to take lessons & masterclasses with some of the world’s greatest performing artists. At each event, up to four of the VSOSoM’s advanced students will receive one on one coaching with a leading professional in their field, leading up to an in-person masterclass which will be available to attend in-person, in Pyatt Hall, or view virtually via the VSO’s livestreaming portal.

Tickets are $15 for the general public, and FREE for currently enrolled VSOSoM students. If you are eligible for free tickets, you will receive an email with a code to reserve your place.

More masterclasses to be announced – check back for artists, dates and ticket links

2021-22 Masterclasses

• Piano Masterclass with STEWART GOODYEAR, November 3, 2021 (supported by the Jemini Foundation)
• Piano Masterclass with CHARLES RICHARD-HAMELIN, January 27, 2022 (supported by the Jemini Foundation)
• “Success in Music, Success in Life” with JENS LINDEMANN, February 25, 2022  (supported by the Azrieli Foundation)
• Chamber music Masterclass with the NEW ORFORD STRING QUARTET, March 3, 2022  (supported by the Azrieli Foundation)
• Violin Masterclass with BLAKE POULIOT, March 5, 2022 (supported by the Azrieli Foundation)
• Cello & Chamber Masterclass with MISCHA MAISKY, April 2, 2022 (supported by the Azrieli Foundation)
• Concert and workshop with ARKAI, April 30, 2022 (in partnership with the US Consulate in Vancouver, supported by the Azrieli Foundation)
• 4 Hands Piano Masterclass with ANGELA CHENG & ALVIN CHOW, May 13, 2022 (supported by the Jemini Foundation)
• Pipeline Vocal Project acapella concert and workshop, May 22, 2022 (in partnership with the US Consulate in Vancouver, supported by the Azrieli Foundation)
• Piano Masterclass with JANE COOP, June 9, 2022 (supported by the Jemini Foundation)

2020-21 Masterclasses

• Vocal Masterclass with ADI BRAUN
• Piano Masterclass with STEWART GOODYEAR
• Piano Masterclass with JANE COOP
• Chamber Music Masterclass with ISTVÁN VÁRDAI
• Performance Masterclass with MEASHA BRUEGGERGOSMAN
• Piano Masterclass with ANGELA CHENG

The VSO School of Music is grateful to the following supporters of the International Master Teacher Program:

Piano masterclasses generously supported by the Jemini Foundation
All other masterclasses generously supported by the Azrieli Foundation