Violinist

Imagine as an aspiring tennis pro, you get an hour on the court with Venus Williams or Rafael Nadal. Or, as an early career golf talent, hitting the links with Tiger Woods? x2 is the classical music version of this dream – realized before a live audience. This unique series features our Academy Artists paired with the brilliant 2023 fellows – the energy is explosive as emerging talents dance with legends.

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x2: Sundial & Dvořák’s String Quintet No. 2

Music Academy of the West

Rich and complex pieces from Schubert and Messaien showcase a multitude of instruments, including violin, piano, clarinet, and cello.

Teaching Artists Showcase: Quartet for the End of Time

Our masterclasses give audiences a glimpse into our fellows’ journey to classical greatness. It’s an opportunity to observe a one-on-one teaching session between teaching artist and fellow.

Violin Masterclasses

Academy artists paired with the brilliant 2022 fellows. Featuring a piece by guest composer Christopher Cerrone.

x2 Series: Franz Schubert Quintet in C Major

Lobero Theatre

Academy artists paired with the brilliant 2022 fellows. Featuring Mosher guest artist Augustin Hadelich

x2 Series: Antonín Dvořák Quintet “The American”

The Miró Quartet will be joined by Martin Beaver, violin and Clive Greensmith, cello for a performance of Brahms’s sextets. The quartet won the Barstow Award for Strings at the 1996 Coleman Competition, and is based in Austin, Texas, where it serves as quartet-in-residence at the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas, Austin.Messrs. Beaver (from 2002) and Greensmith (from 1999) were members of the Tokyo String Quartet until it disbanded in 2013. Both gentlemen are currently on the faculty of the Colburn School in Los Angeles and founding members of the Montrose Trio.

Martin Beaver

Violinist

Events

Jul 20, 2023

x2: Sundial & Dvořák’s String Quintet No. 2 · Music Academy of the West

Jul 18, 2023

Teaching Artists Showcase: Quartet for the End of Time · Music Academy of the West

Jun 16 - Aug 3, 2023

Violin Masterclasses · Music Academy of the West

Aug 2, 2022

x2 Series: Franz Schubert Quintet in C Major · Music Academy of the West

Jul 12, 2022

x2 Series: Antonín Dvořák Quintet “The American” · Music Academy of the West

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