Portland Piano International thanks the generous sponsors who have made these master classes possible.
BEYOND THE SCORE
Curiosity rewarded, without the jitters!
UPCOMING
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Ilya Yakushev
We are privileged to have returning-artist, Ilya Yakushev, here in Portland for an advanced master class for solo piano on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Location TBD.
Application deadline is Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
FAQ
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Portland Piano International invites you deeper into the piano experience with Beyond the Score master classes. In these one-on-one sessions, our Main Recital Series artists and Rising Stars openly share the insight gained from lives devoted to piano study and performance with advanced piano students and an invited, rapt audience: you.
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These intimate work sessions are integral to one of Portland Piano International's core values: music education. The sessions are FREE and offer an extraordinary opportunity to see and hear the master teach and the student absorb, struggle and break through to a new level of artistry.
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You needn't be an expert, a pianist, a teacher or even a student to enjoy and profit from BEYOND THE SCORE MASTER CLASSES. All you need is curiosity and a couple of hours to pursue it.
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Beyond the Score master classes bring together visiting piano artists of international acclaim with students of all ages whose piano playing is at a high level - relative to their age and capacity. All students who participate in Beyond the Score master classes must be well-prepared, have the notes, rhythms and dynamics of the printed musical page well "under hand" and show eagerness to have their playing reach new levels. Participating advanced students must already have significant experience performing, but also have a desire to grow in their ability to express the composer's intent to an audience.
RECENT MASTER CLASSES
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DUO AMAL
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024 FROM 7:00-8:45PM
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, 1535 NE 17th Ave, Portland OR 97232
For Advanced Students
(one piano, four hands)
Kariya Perez & Emma Xiong played Beethoven: Sonata in D Major, op. 6, Rondo
Arrio Perez & Luke Xie played Saint-Saëns: Feuillet d’Album, op. 81
Samatha Lu & Grace Xiong played Walter Saul: Ocean
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MISHKA RUSHDIE MOMEN
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 FROM 7:00 - 8:45 PM
Flanagan Chapel, Lewis & Clark College, 615 S Palatine Hill Rd, Portland OR 97219
For Advanced Students
Karen Chan played Debussy: Reflets dans l’eau
Phil Mandel played Grieg: Holberg Suite, (1st mvt.)
Juan Avendano played Enrique Granados: Allegro de Concierto
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KENNY BROBERG
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023 FROM 7:00 - 8:45 PM
Portland Piano Company, 8700 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97220
For Advanced Students
Margaret Popova, student of Elena Nikulina, played LIszt: Etude Op. 6, No. 12.
Gavin Nan, student of Mark Westcott, played Chopin: Etude Op. 10, No. 12 “Revolutionary”
Katie Liu, student of Leslie Chen, played Schumann/Liszt: Widmung
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VLADIMIR FELTSMAN
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022 FROM 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Portland Piano Company, 8700 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97220
For Advanced Students
Juan Avendano, student of Alexandre Dossin, played Debussy Reflets dans’leau from Images Book 1
Sau In (Tiana) Wong, student of Dr. Alexander Tutunov, played Beethoven Sonata Op. 109, 1st & 2nd movements
Leo Edwards, student of Jessica Bell, played J. S. Bach Partita in B-flat Major (BWV 825): Giga
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PAUL LEWIS
FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022 FROM 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Portland Piano Company, 8700 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97220
For Advanced Students
Sandy Tang, student of Shawn Tang, played Mozart, Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K 330: I Allegro Moderato
Karen Chan, student of Darin Niebuhr, played Chopin, Fantaisie-Impromptu in C#Minor, op. posth.
Elizabeth Shen, student of Leslie Chen, played Debussy, Arabesque No. 1
Hongda Wu, student of Ning Lu, played Schubert, Piano Sonata in A Major, D 959: II Andantino
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JANINA FIALKOWSKA
FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 FROM 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Portland Piano Company, 8700 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97220
For Advanced Students
Noah Lowen, student of Marla Lowen, played Chopin Fantasy Impromptu, op. 66
Steven James, student of Dr. Alexandre Dossin, played Beethoven Sonata op. 31, no. 3: 1st movement
Cyrus Ngan, student of Maria Garcia, played Chopin Ballade op. 47, no. 3 in A-flat Major
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RISING STAR: BARON FENWICK
SATURDAY, FEB 22, 2020, 10 AM
PORTLAND PIANO COMPANY
For Intermediate Students
Performances were by Gretchen Hedberg: Benda, Sonatina No. 16 in G minor; Lauren Kang: Beethoven, Sonata in G Major, Op. 49, No. 2; Haruka Hirai: Chopin, Mazurka in Bb Major, Op. 7, No. 1; Dallin Guerts: Kabalevsky, Novelette Op. 27, No. 25; Sarahy Bautista: Chopin, Waltz in A minor, Op. Post.; and Natalie Best: Beethoven, Sonata in G minor, Op. 49, No. 1
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INON BARNATAN
SATURDAY, NOV 16, 2019, 10 AM
PORTLAND PIANO COMPANY
For Advanced Students
Performances were by James Clarke: Brahms, Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118, No. 2; Kate Nordlund: Debussy, Clair de lune; and Lifia Teguh: Grieg, Sonata in E minor, Op. 7: IV Molto Allegro
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ANGELA HEWITT
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019, 10 AM
LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE
For Advanced Students
Performances were by Ritchie Fu: J. S. Bach, Prelude & Fugue in C Major, BWV 870; Macy Gong: Chopin, Etude in A-flat major, Op. 25, No. 1; Micah Ng: Ravel, Jeux d’eau; and Paul Moyer: J. S. Bach, Toccata in D Major, BWV 912: Allegro
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RISING STAR: JONATHAN FERRUCCI
SATURDAY, APR 13, 2019, 10 AM
CLASSIC PIANOS
For Intermediate Students
Performances were by Kyla Jun: Chopin, Polonaise in B-flat major, Op. Posth; Ally Phan: W. A. Mozart, Sonata in Eb Major, K. 282: Allegro; Ryker Jun: Chopin, Polonaise in G minor, Op. Posth; Cyrus Ngan: Haydn, Sonata In E minor, Hob. XVI:34: Presto; and Katie Liu: Chopin, Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. Posth
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STANISLAV IOUDENITCH
SATURDAY, JAN 26, 2019, 10 AM
WILLAMETTE VIEW
For Advanced Students
Performances were by Nolan Tu: Rachmaninov, Barcarolle, Op. 10, No. 3; Sanjana Ilango: Debussy, Clair de lune; Brendan Tark: Beethoven, Sonata, Op. 13, No. 8 (Pathetique): III Rondo; and Hannah Ma: Prokofiev, Mercutio from Romeo & Juliet, Op. 75, No. 8