This course explores the unique contributions of violinists who also composed music, highlighting their dual roles as performers and creators. Participants learn about key figures and their works, from virtuosic solos to chamber pieces. Through engaging lectures and listening sessions, students deepen their appreciation of how these artist-composers shaped the violin repertoire.
Ilana Zaks is a professional violinist with the Seattle Symphony and Opera, trained at New England Conservatory, Yale School of Music and Perlman Music Program. She has taught at Yale, Harvard, and Pacific Lutheran University, blending performance with education and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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