WU HAN APPOINTED
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE AT
JOHN J. CALI SCHOOL OF MUSIC
AT MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
Through a Series of In-Depth Masterclasses, Focusing on Chamber
and Solo Piano Works of Franz Schubert, Wu Han will Lead Students
on an Exploration that will Culminate in Two Performances on
December 14 and April 6
Masterclasses to be Streamed Live Beginning in October
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NEW YORK, NY — World-renowned pianist,
Wu Han
, has been appointed Artist-in-Residence at the John J. Cali School of Music at the Montclair State University. This special position was created by the university for a master in the field that would bring their wide-ranging expertise to their community. Named
Musical America
’s "Musician of the Year”, Wu Han—who has risen to international prominence as a concert performer, artistic director, recording artist, educator, and cultural entrepreneur—will bring her wealth of knowledge to students through a series of coachings and public masterclasses that focus on the solo piano works and chamber pieces of Franz Schubert.
Masterclasses
in the Fall 2019 will take place in Leshowitz Recital Hall, on the campus of Montclair State University. They are free and open to the public, and will be
streamed live
, starting in October. The dates and times are listed below.
In addition, each semester of the masterclass series will end with
two free concerts
in Leshowitz Hall that feature Wu Han performing alongside students who participated in the series. The
Saturday, December 14
performance will include chamber works by Franz Schubert and will be at 7:30pm, and the performance on
Monday, April 6
at 7:30pm will focus on the composer’s solo piano works.
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Thomas McCauley, Interim Director
, John J. Cali School of Music: "We are honored to host Wu Han as a Distinguished Artist-in-Residence for the 2019-2020 academic year. Wu Han brings a wealth of experience as a world-class pianist and chamber music coach to our students in the John J. Cali School of Music, and we all look forward to learning a great deal from her as the school year progresses."
David Witten, Coordinator of Keyboard Studies
, John J. Cali School of Music: “The Spring Semester 2020 will present pianist Wu Han as coach and teacher for the pianists of the Cali School of Music at Montclair State University. We are extremely honored to have Wu Han in residence. During the Spring semester, she will work with our piano students in solo repertoire of Franz Schubert. Our international roster includes students not only from local New Jersey towns, but also from places as distant as Japan, China, Iran, and Venezuela.”
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Wu
Han
is among the most esteemed and influential classical musicians in the world today. She is a recipient of
Musical America’s
“Musician of the Year” award and has risen to international prominence through her wide-ranging activities as a concert performer, recording artist, educator, arts administrator, and cultural entrepreneur. In high demand as a recitalist, soloist, and chamber musician, Wu Han appears at many of the world’s most prestigious venues, and performs extensively as duo partner with cellist David Finckel. Together, they co-founded ArtistLed, classical music’s first musician-directed and Internet-based recording company, whose catalogue has won widespread critical praise. Recent recordings include a set of three Wu Han
LIVE
albums, a collaborative production between the ArtistLed and Music@Menlo
LIVE
labels. That latest captures Wu Han's live performances of Fauré's piano quartets from the festival. Complementing her work as a performing artist, Wu Han artistic partnerships bring her to new audiences here and abroad: she is Artistic Advisor of The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts’ Chamber Music at the Barns series, co-founder and artistic director of Music@Menlo Chamber Music Festival and Institute in Silicon Valley, and serves as co-artistic director for Chamber Music Today in Seoul, Korea.
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About the John J. Cali School of Music
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The John J. Cali School of Music is a comprehensive, professional school of music centered on preparing the creative leaders of tomorrow. The School is acclaimed for its selectivity, diversity, and progressive initiatives and artistic endeavors. Founded upon a century-long tradition of musical distinction, the School is dedicated to providing an exceptional artistic and academic education for talented and passionate students by inspiring and readying them to serve the community as educators, performers, scholars, and therapists in order to enrich society through the transformative power of music.
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Fall Semester 2019
- All coaching sessions & masterclasses are free and open to the public.
- Live streaming available via YouTube.
Friday, October 18, 2019 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
Friday, October 18, 2019 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Open coaching sessions
John J. Cali School of Music at the Montclair State University
Leshowitz Recital Hall
Wu Han, Pianist and Artist-in-Residence
Wu Han and select students of the John J. Cali School of Music at the Montclair State University take a deep dive into preparing chamber works by Franz Schubert in preparation for their public masterclass.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Public Masterclass
John J. Cali School of Music at the Montclair State University
Leshowitz Recital Hall
Wu Han, Pianist and Artist-in-Residence
In a public masterclass, Wu Han coaches chamber works by Franz Schubert with selected students from the John J. Cali School of Music at the Montclair State University.
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Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 7:30pm
Chamber Concert: Music of Franz Schubert
John J. Cali School of Music at the Montclair State University
Leshowitz Recital Hall
Wu Han, Pianist and Artist-in-Residence
Wu Han performs with select students from the John J. Cali School of Music
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Spring Semester 2020
SAVE THE DATES!
John J. Cali School of Music at the Montclair State University
Leshowitz Recital Hall
- All coaching sessions & masterclasses are free and open to the public.
- Live streaming available via YouTube.
Coaching sessions and masterclasses
Monday, February 10
Friday, March 20
Monday, March 30
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Piano Recital: Music of Franz Schubert
Monday, April 6 at 7:30PM
Solo piano repertoire with Wu Han and students of the program
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Press inquiries & press tickets
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Milina Barry PR
212.420.0200
milina@milinabarrypr.com
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