Master Class: Matthew Zalkind, Cello

The class takes place in room 202.

Praised for his “impressive refinement, eloquent phrasing, and singing tone” by The New York Times, American cellist Matthew Zalkind has performed throughout the United States and abroad as a recitalist, soloist and chamber musician. Mr. Zalkind was awarded First Prize in the Washington International Competition, as well as top prizes in the Beijing International Cello Competition, Korea’s Isang Yun Gyeongnam International Competition and the Juilliard School Competition. He also won distinction as the top-ranked American and one of the eight concerto semi-finalists in the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.

In addition to a full slate of national and international solo and chamber music performances, Mr. Zalkind has a strong interest in teaching and outreach. He was awarded a Gluck Community Service Fellowship at The Juilliard School for four years, performing concerts at treatment facilities throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Mr. Zalkind is in his first year as assistant professor at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music. Mr. Zalkind holds Bachelors and Masters degrees from Juilliard, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Michigan. Mr. Zalkind plays on a rare Italian cello made by Florentine Maker Luigi Piatellini c. 1760.

Click here for Mr. Zalkind’s full biography.


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Date: March 23, 2017
Time: 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Cost: FREE and open to public observation

Organizer: Jennifer Clary
Phone: (970) 491-3603

Address:
1400 Remington St.
Fort Collins, CO, 80524
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