History
London Master Classes was formed in 1988. Since its inception the following distinguished conductors, singers and instrumentalists have given masterclasses - many having returned more than once.
Tutors
- Stuart Burrows (1998, 1999)
- Ileana Cotrubas (1992, 1994)
- Norma Fisher (1994 - 2009)
- János Fürst (2005, 2006)
- Rivka Golani (2006, 2008)
- Sena Jurinac (1988, 1989, 1995)
- Ralph Kirshbaum (1994 - 2009)
- Philip Langridge (2004, 2006)
- Sergei Leiferkus (2008)
- Benjamin Luxon (1996, 1997)
- Sherrill Milnes (1990, 1993, 2001)
- Nelly Miricioiu (2000, 2003, 2005, 2009)
- Gyorgy Pauk (1996, 1999, 2001 - 2009)
- Rosalind Plowright (2007)
- Sylvia Rosenberg (2000)
- Giuseppe Di Stefano (1991)
- Sarah Walker (2002)
- Benjamin Zander (1999 - 2006)
- Grigori Zhislin (1994, 1995,1998)
International students
To date LMC Courses have attracted to London brilliant young talent from over 40 different countries including:include: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine, USA, Wales, Yugoslavia.
Courses
Each Course offers a small select group of violinists, cellists, pianists, singers and conductors the chance to work intensively with leading influences in their respective field; an opportunity to share this learning experience with others of a similar standard while at the same time responding to the enthusiastic and discerning audiences LMC attracts.
Venues
Venues have included The South Bank Centre, Commonwealth Institute, The Riverside Studios - Hammersmith, Rudolf Steiner House, St.Cyprians Church, Highgate School, Francis Holland School, Lauderdale House, The Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
