Name: Julius Drake Masterclass
Start: 2025-02-08T13:00:00
Location: Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College's Department of Music and Dance is set to enchant audiences with a diverse and dynamic array of performances and workshops. From the timeless orchestral classics of Prokofiev and Vivaldi to the vibrant expressions of contemporary and traditional music, the events feature stellar artists like the Jasper String Quartet, Roderick Williams, and Jeremy Dutcher. Running from December 2024 through March 2025, this series not only celebrates the rich heritage of global music but also fosters collaboration between seasoned musicians and aspiring students, creating an unparalleled cultural experience.

A Harmonious Confluence: Swarthmore College's Musical Extravaganza

Swarthmore College's Department of Music and Dance is set to host a series of dynamic events that promise to transcend cultural boundaries and defy musical conventions. With an eclectic mix of masterclasses, workshops, and performances, these events will feature renowned artists like baritone Roderick Williams and pianist Julius Drake, alongside innovative projects such as 'Collisione Mondiale.' From percussion workshops to operatic performances and global music ensembles, Swarthmore invites audiences to experience a celebration of diversity and artistry.

Cultural Fusion at Swarthmore: A Celebration of Global Music and Dance

Julius Drake

Swarthmore College Department of Music and Dance

Julius Drake’s many recordings include a widely acclaimed series with Gerald Finley for Hyperion Records of which ‘Songs by Samuel Barber’, ‘Schumann: Dichterliebe & other Heine Settings’ and ‘Britten: Songs & Proverbs of William Blake’ won the 2007, 2009 and 2011 Gramophone Awards; recordings with Ian Bostridge and Alice Coote for EMI; with Joyce DiDonato, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson and Matthew Polenzani for Wigmore Live; and with Anna Prohaska for Alpha. Julius Drake’s recording of Janácek’s ‘The Diary of One Who Disappeared’, with tenor Nicky Spence and mezzo-soprano Václava Housková for Hyperion Records, won both the Gramophone and the BBC Music Magazine Awards in 2020.

Julius Drake Masterclass

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