The Education Division of the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County announces the 20 th Annual Corwin Master Class program. Two sessions are scheduled. Students ages 16 to 25 who plan professional symphonic careers are encouraged to apply for these classes. Applications to train with the Los Angeles Philharmonic musicians or to audit the class with Murray Perahia will be available early November and are due February 5.
Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Born in New York City, Sony Classical recording artist Murray Perahia began studying the piano at the age of four and entered Mannes College of Music at age 17, graduating in conducting and composition. His summers were spent in Marlboro, Vermont, collaborating with musicians such as Rudolf Serkin, Pablo Casals and the members of the Budapest Quartet. Perahia won the Leeds International Piano Competition in 1972. He tours worldwide, appearing with every leading orchestra. His many recordings include the complete pianos concertos of Beethoven, Chopin, Mendelssohn and Mozart.