Paul Berry is Deputy Dean and Associate Professor (Adjunct) of Music History at the Yale School of Music. He earned his BA in Humanities and Music from Yale College (2000) and his PhD in historical musicology from the Yale Department of Music (2007). His scholarly work focuses on compositional process and interpersonal communication in the chamber music and songs of Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, and other composers and performers of the nineteenth century. As a tenor, Paul specializes in early music, German lieder, and recent compositions. He has studied voice with Gene Ferguson, Douglas Ahlstedt, and Richard Lalli; recital collaborators have included fortepianist Christoph Hammer and pianists Boris Berman and Charles Rosen.

2025 Lecture Series

Master Class Concert

LVSO Concert Hall

The core programme of the opera studio includes scenic workshops, regular musical coaching, repertoire development, ensemble rehearsals, role studies, language courses and audition training. At the same time, the young singers are integrated into the rehearsal and performance process from the very beginning and can thus also benefit from regular collaboration with the ensemble and international guests.

Master­classes

German Oper am Rhein

Principal Guest Conductor Speranza Scappucci leads Jette Parker Artists in a singing masterclass centred on the music of La bohème, her first Covent Garden Main Stage production.

Insights: Masterclass with Speranza Scappucci

Royal Opera House

EPSG:4326

Guest Artist Masterclass – Marko Topchii, Guitar

Florida State University

What does it take to sing onstage at the Jubilee Auditorium, and in opera houses around the world? In all cases, beyond technique, it requires vulnerability, optimism, and tenacity. Be inspired by expert vocal coaches at work with members of Calgary Opera’s McPhee Program and university singers.

Masterclass with Brett Polegato

Mamdani Opera Centre

The Chicago Music Pathways Program and the Merritt School of Music are excited to partner to bring you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a masterclass with Seattle Symphony Orchestra Merritt alumnus and principal flutist DeMarre McGill .

Demarre McGill Master Class

Fine Arts Building Chicago

Throughout the history of art, the depiction of floral and botanical subjects has captivated artists and audiences alike. Female artists have had a long association with the genre.

Until the 20th century, women were often excluded from professional and intellectual pursuits, including the arts and sciences, which were considered beyond their understanding and irrelevant to their domestic role. The scientific and artistic study of flowers, however, was encouraged as a harmless activity that helped women pass the time.

One-day Masterclass in Floral Still Life with Jennifer Trouton  

The MAC Belfast

Join conductor Ludovic Morlot as he extols the grandeur of Hector Berlioz's music in this one-night-only class that delves into the composer's visionary musicodramatic techniques.

The Music of Berlioz with Ludovic Morlot

Seattle Center

Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Vocal Arts Department welcomes back baritone Roderick Williams, OBE, to present a voice master class with students. Williams is one of the UK’s most sought-after baritones and is constantly in demand on the concert platform and in recitals, encompassing repertoire from the baroque to world premieres.

Roderick Williams Voice Master Class

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

At only 37 years of age, Thomas Leleu is considered as “one of the best tuba players of the world” (Radio France) and a “world star of the tuba” (Europe 1, TMC – French national TV). He is one of the few tuba players to exclusively lead a solo career. This iconoclastic artist stands where genres mix: a classical soloist, passionate about world music, modern music and pop… “This absolute tuba genius (La Nouvelle République), acknowledged by his peers, already has an impressive career. In his hands the tuba reveals all its richness, fineness and complexity, a range that may seem endless, where it can finally find a new breath, a new youth. Thomas Leleu is a true prodigy and shows an exceptional and surprising musicality and agility thereby dusting off the traditional image of the tuba.”

Thomas Leleu Master Class

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter holds a masterclass for RDAM students

Masterclass with Anne Sofie von Otter

The Royal Danish Academy of Music

Join professional dance teacher, performer and choreographer, Kerry, for an opportunity for teens to sharpen their jazz skills. Kerry has been running a dance school for over three decades and has various stage credits from her career as a professional performer from fashion shows to productions.

Good technique is an essential building block for all dancers and the program of this workshop is designed to enhance performers' jazz skills. Kerry will lead a session full of leaps, turns, kicks and more. This session is ideal for those who already have some dance experience.

Jazz Technique Masterclass 13-18

Chelmsford Theatre

Edward Elgar’s Enigma, Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 are a set of fourteen musical portraits, each derived from and dedicated to different friends or acquaintances of Elgar, including his wife, musical colleagues, and even a dog named Dan. What makes these variations truly unique is the mysterious “enigma” that Elgar embedded within the music. Though he never revealed the true nature of this puzzle, it has sparked endless speculation and interpretation among scholars and listeners alike. From the majestic opening theme to the tender intimacy of the Nimrod variation, Elgar’s work takes us on a journey through a kaleidoscope of emotions. In the stirring crescendos and gentle whispers of the music, we glimpse the complexities of human relationships – the joy of friendship, the sorrow of loss, and the excitement of new beginnings. 

Stars of the Future: Elgar & More

Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations

Join us for an exclusive Master Class featuring the renowned American violinist, Chad Hoopes, at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. This event is set to take place on Tuesday, March 10, 2025, at 11:00 am in the intimate setting of the Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS. Attendees will be treated to a two-hour session with no intermission, where Chad Hoopes will share his extensive knowledge and expertise in violin performance.

Chad Hoopes is celebrated for his versatility and consistent performances with the world's leading orchestras, such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, l’Orchestre de Paris, and the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, to name a few. An alum of CMS’s Bowers Program, Hoopes is no stranger to the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, performing regularly on tour and at Alice Tully Hall. His accolades include the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant awarded by Lincoln Center in 2017, and he has been featured on the cover of The Strad magazine.

This Master Class offers a unique opportunity to gain an insider's perspective on the art of interpretation and the nuances of technique from one of the leading musicians of our time. Whether you are a budding musician, a seasoned performer, or a music enthusiast, this event promises to be an enriching experience.

The venue, Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at CMS, located in the Rose Building at 165 West 65th Street, New York, NY 10023, provides the perfect backdrop for this intimate gathering of music lovers. 

Tickets are not yet on sale, but be sure to mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information on how you can secure your spot at this not-to-be-missed event.

Chad Hoopes, violin

Samuel B. & David Rose Building

Corey Hamm is one of the world's foremost champions of contemporary piano music. For Piano Masters, he will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the spectacular The People United Will Never Be Defeated! by Frederic Rzewski, about which the composer exclaimed, “This may be the best recording!”

Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Corey Hamm

Corey Hamm is professor of piano at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. His students have won numerous prizes and awards, including first prize in the 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition.

Artistry in Action: Piano Masters Series—Corey Hamm Master Class

Beijing Guitar Duo

Admissions Office

Learn the craft of songwriting at SFJAZZ! This seminar is designed for musicians of all levels who are eager to dive into the world of songwriting and studio technology. This new workshop at the SFJAZZ Center will delve into song structure, melody and harmony creation, music production and mixing. Whether you're a beginner looking to hone your skills or an experienced musician seeking new techniques, this class offers valuable insights and practical knowledge to improve your songwriting process. 

Songwriting Masterclass

SFJAZZ Center

Soyeon Kate Lee is on the piano faculty at the Juilliard School of Music and the Bowdoin International Summer Piano Festival. She formerly was professor at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and is in great demand for master classes around the world.

2025 Lecture Series

Seattle Chamber Music Society

Master Class Concert

Philharmonisches Kammerorchester Berlin

Masterclasses

Deutsche Oper am Rhein

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Royal Opera House

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Florida State University College of Musi...

Masterclass with Brett Po...

Calgary Opera

Demarre McGill Master Cla...

Merit School of Music

One-day Masterclass in Fl...

The MAC Belfast

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Seattle Opera

Roderick Williams Voice M...

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Mead Wit...

Masterclass with Anne Sof...

The Royal Danish Academy of Music

Jazz Technique Masterclas...

Chelmsford Theatre

Stars of the Future: Elga...

Richardson Symphony Orchestra

Chad Hoopes, violin

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Artistry in Action: Piano...

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Artistry in Action: Piano...

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Beijing Guitar Duo

Northern Michigan University School of M...

Songwriting Masterclass

San Francisco Jazz

Artistry in Action: Piano...

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

2025 Lecture Series

Seattle Chamber Music Society

Master Class Concert

Philharmonisches Kammerorchester Berlin

Master­classes

Deutsche Oper am Rhein

Insights: Masterclass wit...

Royal Opera House

Guest Artist Masterclass ...

Florida State University College of Musi...

Masterclass with Brett Po...

Calgary Opera

Demarre McGill Master Cla...

Merit School of Music

One-day Masterclass in Fl...

The MAC Belfast

The Music of Berlioz with...

Seattle Opera

Roderick Williams Voice M...

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Thomas Leleu Master Class...

University of Wisconsin-Madison Mead Wit...

Masterclass with Anne Sof...

The Royal Danish Academy of Music

Jazz Technique Masterclas...

Chelmsford Theatre

Stars of the Future: Elga...

Richardson Symphony Orchestra

Chad Hoopes, violin

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Artistry in Action: Piano...

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Artistry in Action: Piano...

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Beijing Guitar Duo

Northern Michigan University School of M...

Songwriting Masterclass

San Francisco Jazz

Artistry in Action: Piano...

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Masterclasses