Master-Classes, Seminars, and Concerts
All are open to the public. Free admission.

Salle Cortot: 78, rue Cardinet, 75017 Paris (Métro Malesherbes)

Salle Münch: Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris, 114bis, blvd. Malesherbes, 75017 Paris (Métro Malesherbes)

Monday, July 30, Ecole Normale

Lessons begin

Tuesday, July 31, 15h30-17h30, Salle Cortot

Bruce Brubaker, piano master-class - open repertoire

 Bruce Brubaker will open the Paris Piano Program master-class series. Known for his eclectic repertoire and original approach to performance and interpretation, Bruce Brubaker will help pianists broaden their musical perspective and sharpen their interpretive point of view

Wednesday, August 1, 15h30-17h30, Salle Cortot

Jean-Marc Luisada, master-class on the piano music of Chopin I

Following his prize-winning participation at the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Luisada became closely associated with the music of Chopin, recording many of his works to great acclaim. Luisada will share his insights on this repertoire in two master-classes.

Thursday, August 2, 15h30-17h30, Salle Münch

Roy Howat, seminar
Interpreting the music of Debussy and Fauré

As one of the founding editors of the authoritative New Complete Debussy Edition by Durand-Costallat, as an editor for Peter's edition of Fauré's chamber works, and as a highly recognized interpreter of French piano music, Roy Howat brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to French music. Drawing upon his study of manuscripts and early editions, as well as his published analyses, Roy Howat will discuss issues in interpreting the piano music of Debussy and Fauré.

Friday, August 3, 15h30-17h30, Salle Münch

Roy Howat, master-class on French piano music.

Friday, August 3, 20h, Salle Cortot

Fernando Rossano, piano recital

Works by Scarlatti, Annunziata, Grieg and Ravel. Fernando Rossano leads an active performing life, appearing regularly in music festivals throughout Europe. Recipient of major awards, such as the Prix Weissenberg, Rossano has an abiding interest in the music of the Italian Baroque. He will combine this interest in this evening's concert with works by Ravel and Grieg, whose music he has recorded to great critical acclaim.

Monday, August 6, 15h30-17h30, Salle Cortot

Jean-Marc Luisada, master-class on the piano music of Chopin II

Tuesday, August 7, 10h-13h, Salle Cortot

Jean-François Antonioli, master-class on Mozart concerti

Drawing upon his vast experience as both pianist and conductor of the complete Mozart Concerti, Jean-François Antonioli will discuss in detail the pianist's interaction with the orchestra, and cover important musical concepts, as well as issues specific to the performer. Mr. Antonioli recommends the use of the Bärenreiter edition for pianists interested in participating in these master-classes.

Wednesday, August 8, 10h-13h, Salle Cortot

Jean-François Antonioli, piano master-class - open repertoire

Thursday, August 9, 10h-12h, Salle Cortot

Fernando Rossano, piano master-class - open repertoire

Thursday, August 9, 20h, Salle Cortot

Paris Piano Program Concert I

Concert featuring outstanding participants of the 2007 Paris Piano Program

Friday, August 10, 20h, Salle Cortot 

Paris Piano Program Concert II

Concert featuring outstanding participants of the 2007 Paris Piano Program