Vivac-e Blog

#Didyouknow? All Vivac-e participants receive a minimum of 5 master classes, and are able to study with multiple faculty. Discover our world-class faculty at e.vivacematera.com/artists and apply soon! Application Deadline: June 1st, 2020 ©Jenna Poppe...

Gold Medalist of the William Kapell and Gina Bachauer International Piano Competitions, pianist Arthur Greene has been described as “a profound musician” by the Washington Post and “a masterful pianist” by The New York Times. We are so excited to welcome him to...

World-renowned pianist and pedagogue ROBERT MCDONALD has joined our teaching faculty. McDonald teaches at the Curtis Institute and The Juilliard School. Join us as a participant or music-lover for master classes, courses, interactive discussions, concerts,...

Though the sounds of Vivace won't be coming from Italy this summer, we're still making music! Social distancing measures can't stop our commitment to connecting artists and audiences and to creating an exceptional study program for the next generation of...

Boris Slutsky has joined our faculty! Consistently acclaimed for his exquisite tonal beauty and superb artistry, Slutsky has appeared on nearly every continent as a soloist and recitalist, collaborating with eminent conductors and major orchestras in the United...

We are THRILLED to welcome Alexander Kobrin to our faculty! Visit e.vivacematera.com for more information. Called the “Van Cliburn of today” by the BBC, pianist Alexander Kobrin has placed himself at the forefront of today's performing musicians. His prize...