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Masterclasses at CMC
2026 Masterclass Artists & Schedule
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CRAIG RICHEY, PIANO
March 28, 2026
5:30 - 7:30pm
Mackay Studio, National Opera Center–––––
Craig received his musical training as a classical pianist at the North Carolina School of the Arts, the St. Louis Conservatory of Music and the Juilliard School. After graduating from Juilliard, Craig turned his attention to singing and songwriting, producing, and film composing. His first score, When It’s Over, written and directed by Rich Mancuso, received critical acclaim in the LA Weekly after the film’s premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
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CURTIS STEWART, VIOLIN
April 25, 2026
10:30am - 12:30pm
Mackay Studio, National Opera Center–––––
Seven-time GRAMMY-nominated violinist & composer Curtis Stewart translates stories of American self determination to the concert stage.
As a solo violinist, composer, Artistic Director of the American Composers Orchestra, professor at The Juilliard School, and member of award-winning ensembles PUBLIQuartet and The Mighty Third Rail, he realizes a vision to find personal and powerful connections between styles, cultures, and musics. -
Alex Sopp, flute
May 9, 2026
5:30 - 7:30pm
Mackay Studio, National Opera Center–––––
Alex Sopp creates flowering gardens of song and clouds of harmonious flute sound, rendering dreams and reimagining portraits, channeling a state of wonder and enchantment. She is a founding member of yMusic, The Knights, NOW Ensemble, and the Berlin-based Between Worlds Ensemble. Her debut album of “fresh and singular…utterly seductive” (The Wire) original songs, “The Hem & The Haw” was released to much critical acclaim on New Amsterdam Records in Spring of 2024.
Masterclasses are an integral part of our mission to guide and support each student’s musical journey.
CMC regularly invites some of the world’s greatest chamber musicians to inspire, delight and bring new interpretations to our chamber groups. Every group participates — both as performers as well as listeners. As performers, CMC students come away with fresh insights, ideas and motivation. As masterclass observers, our students benefit just as much by observing the process from the outside, gaining a new understanding of musicianship and ensemble playing.
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Violist John Largess of the Miro Quartet gave an insightful, inspiring and fun masterclass for The Chamber Music Center of New York’s chamber groups.
Past Masterclass Artists Include:
Alan Kay, clarinet
Alan Moverman, piano
Annie Fullard, violin
Arnaud Sussmann, violin
Bart Feller, flute
Colin Jacobsen, violin
Craig Richey, piano
David Ying, cello
Ethel Quartet
Evren Ozel, piano
Fred Sherry, cello
Jesse Mills, violin
John Largess, viola
Jon Manasse, clarinet
Julia Lichten, cello
Mark Steinberg, violin
Rieko Aizawa, piano
Shai Wosner, piano
Serena Canin, violin
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“At the heart of The Chamber Music Center lies a passion for inspired music-making and for creating an empathetic connection through chamber music. I was honored to work with the students, all of whom were open, energetic and creative. Bravo — the world needs you!”
