Portland Piano International is committed to providing educational opportunities with our visiting artists. Our summer

festival includes many master classes, lectures, and other educational activities. In addition we offer master classes throughout the year with our recital series artists.

Not sure if you would enjoy a master class? A master class is basically a piano lesson with a “master” teacher and usually 1-3 students — and the public is invited to “eavesdrop!” You needn’t be a teacher or a student to enjoy a master class. Come see for yourself!

2009-10 MASTER CLASSES

Paul Roberts master class, 2007

This season we offer the following educational opportunities in cooperation with Sherman Clay/Moe’s Pianos. All events are free and open to the public, and take place at Sherman Clay/Moe’s Pianos,

131 NW 13th Ave, Portland.

Master class with Paul Roberts

Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 7:30 pm

          Sponsors: Lorna and Albert Biggerstaff

Master class with Antonio Pompa-Baldi

Saturday, May 15, 2010, 2:00 pm

          Sponsors: Lynne de Vries and Maynard Orme

Please contact Robin Power at 503-228-1388 or robin@portlandpiano.org if you are interested in participating in a future master class.

     SPECIAL EVENT: Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel:  "The Power and Passion of Beethoven"

               Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 7:30 pm, at Sherman Clay/Moe's Pianos, 131 NW 13th Ave.

                                                                         FREE ADMISSION!

The program features Für Elise (who was she and why did the composer write this love poem for her?), the Moonlight Sonata (is it a revolutionary masterpiece?), the Piano Sonata, Op. 110 (written after deafness quieted Ludwig van Beethoven’s world), and other works. 

“The virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist combined with entertaining commentary create a concert experience that is magical” The New York Times.