Violinist Nicholas DiEugenio presents a master class beginning at 12:30, followed by a lecture beginning at 1:30pm. Free and open to the public; made possible by the Sally Fleming Master Class Fund and the Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments.

ABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST

Violinist Nicholas DiEugenio has been heralded for his “excellent...evocative” playing (The New York Times), full of “rapturous poetry” (American Record Guide). Nicholas is in demand as a soloist, chamber musician, and ensemble leader, creating powerful shared experiences in music ranging from early baroque to contemporary commissions. His award-winning album Unraveling Beethoven with pianist and wife Mimi Solomon was released in 2018 by New Focus Recordings, and other recordings include the complete Violin Sonatas of Robert Schumann (Musica Omnia) as well as a tribute to Pulitzer prizewinner Steven Stucky (New Focus). Nicholas is a core member of The Sebastians as well as Associate Professor of Music at UNC Chapel Hill. He has performed as guest Principal Second Violinist with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Nicholas plays a J.B. Vuillaume violin (1835) as well as a Karl Dennis baroque violin (2011).
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