Master Classes

Through our masterclass programme, we offer music students the opportunity to work with some of the world’s best performers and access to some of the world’s best orchestras, choirs, singers, and instrumentalists.

Performers from our International Concert Series & National Symphony Orchestra Season lead classes with music students and emerging professionals.

Cello Master Class with Sheku Kanneh-Mason

11am, Thursday 24 Apr 2025
Kevin Barry Recital Room

We invite advanced cello students of any age to apply for the opportunity to be part of this master class in advance of his return to the NCH with his sister Is at a for their much anticipated recital.
 
All resumés must include full contact details including applicants’ email and phone (guardians contact details where under 18) along with their proposed repertoire for the master class. Resumés should be emailed to education@nch.ie no later than 27th March 2025.

Viola Master Class with Ruth Gibson

10m, Friday 9 May 2025
Kevin Barry Recital Room

We invite advanced viola students of any age to apply for the opportunity to be part of this master class as part of West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival.

All resumés must include full contact details including applicants’ email and phone (guardians contact details where under 18) along with their proposed repertoire for the master class. Resumés should be emailed to education@nch.ie no later than 11th April 2025.

Summer Piano Master Classes with Thérèse Fahy

We invite advanced piano students of any age to apply for our summer piano master classes with Prof. Thérèse Fahy.

Applicants should submit a one-page resumé detailing age, music education, examinations taken, competition successes, prizes won, and recently performed repertoire.

All resumés must include full contact details including applicants’ email and phone (guardians contact details where under 18) and specify whether a 1 hour or 40-minute session is requested.

Resumés should be emailed to education@nch.ie no later than Monday 2nd June at 5pm.

Fees:
€75 for 1 hour individual tuition and observation of all sessions
€55 for 40 minutes individual tuition and observation of all sessions
Observer day ticket €8 / €5 students

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