Curious what it’s like to be a professional musician? Would you like to get a glimpse into their musical insights, career stories, and thoughts on music education?
Lessonface is hosting a series free online events with MET Orchestra Musicians. These one-hour live events are friendly and informal conversations between professional performers and educators. Students, teachers, and music enthusiasts are invited to attend. After a conversation and interview between the two guests, attendees can ask questions in the chat.
The series will begin this Sunday, September 19th, 3pm ET / 12pm PT, as Lessonface presents MET Orchestra Violinist Wen Qian.
Lessonface violin instructor Miguel Ramirez will interview Wen Qian, Acting Assistant Concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City. Miguel Ramirez specializes in training students for successful entry into top college music schools and youth orchestras. Wen Qian has been a member of the first violin section of the MET Orchestra since 1997, where she currently serves as Acting Assistant Concertmaster. As an educator, Wen teaches violin at Mannes School of Music where she has served on the College Division Faculty for over 20 years.
Sign up to attend Sunday’s event here: lessonface.com/apply/met-orchestra-musicians-live-events
More Met Orchestra Events are coming up this fall and winter:
November 1, 2021
Lessonface Presents Stephanie Mortimore and Keith Underwood
This live one-hour conversation will feature Stephanie Mortimore, Principal Piccolo of The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and renowned flutist and educator Keith Underwood.
January 30, 2022
Lessonface Presents MET Orchestra Fourth Horn Barbara Jöstlein Currie
Lessonface horn instructor Sara Petokas will interview Metropolitan Opera Orchestra horn player Barbara Jöstlein Currie. Sara Petokas serves as Adjunct Professor of Horn at Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Barbara Jöstlein Currie has been a member of the MET Orchestra since 1997, and serves on the faculty of Bard College Conservatory of Music.
