Masterclass Schedule
May 24/ 2025
$200/45 mins
1st violin
Alla Aranoskaya
Ms. Alla Aranovskaya is the founding first violinist of the Grammy-nominated St. Petersburg String Quartet, and has been intensively touring throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Her many honors include a Grammy nomination, “Best Record” in both Stereo Review and Gramophone magazines, and top prizes at…
2nd Violin
Ned Kellenberger
Ned joined the Grammy-nominated St. Petersburg Quartet in 2021, with whom he founded Leopold Auer Music Festival, a summer music camp for dedicated strings and piano students. In 2021 Ned also founded Leopold Auer Music Academy with members of the quartet, serving as artistic director and instructor of violin and chamber music. He is an owner of The Village Music Academy…
Viola
Boris Vayner
Originally from Novosibirsk, Russia, Boris Vayner has been enjoying a diverse career in music as a violist, educator and conductor. As a member of the Grammy nominated St. Petersburg String Quartet since 2005, he has been intensively touring throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. The highlights of his career include performances at Lincoln Center, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Manchester Bridgewater Hall, Dublin National Concert Hall, London King’s Place, …
Cello
Sascha Groschang
Sascha is an active recitalist and chamber musician, having performed across the United States and Asia. She has appeared at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and gave her solo debut recital at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in 2009. She has shared the stage with artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Michael Bublé, Peter Gabriel, Josh Groban, Sarah Mclachlan and has extensive recording experience, including sessions for NBC…
May 24-27/2025
$200/45mins
Piano
Ziyu Liu
Ziyu Liu is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding and influential young Chinese pianists of the post-95 generation, Prestige Award concert pianist, including the Giovan Battista Viotti International Music Competition, making him the first Chinese winner in its 70-year history. He has also excelled in competitions like the Van Cliburn, International Chopin Competition in Poland, and ARD, and he holds top placements in the International German Piano Award and the Città de Cantù International Piano and Orchestra Competition…