MASTERCLASS SERIES
Featuring acclaimed International Artists Stephen Kim and Elliot Wuu, the 2026 Masterclass Series at the Long Island Museum spearheads SPIRITUS Festival's education initiative by providing local young musicians an opportunity to receive world-class instruction in a public performance setting.
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Both violin and piano masterclasses will take place at the Carriage Museum of the Long Island Museum (Gillespie Room) on June 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
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Saturday, June 6th, 2026
2:00 PM
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Long Island Museum
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1200 NY-25A
Stony Brook, NY 11790
ARTISTS
Internationally recognized soloist and chamber musician, Stephen Kim has garnered prizes from such competitions as Queen Elisabeth, Sendai, and Paganini, and has appeared with orchestras around the world. A passionate chamber musician and avid educator, he is a frequent guest at esteemed festivals such as Marlboro, Ravinia, Kronberg, and many more.
Stephen Kim, violin
Winner of the Gilmore Artist Award and a Steinway Artist as well as a laureate of the 2025 American Piano Awards, Elliot Wuu has firmly established himself as one of the leading pianists of this generation. His performances have brought him to prestigious venues across the Europe, North America, and Asia, as well as major festival appearances.
Elliot Wuu, piano
APPLY
Applications are being accepted until April 30th, 2026. Participants should submit a 10-15 min video of their playing, via YouTube link. If the piece is written for accompaniment, it is recommended that the applicant record the video with orchestral or piano accompaniment. There is a non-refundable application fee of $20.
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Two (2) violinists and two (2) pianists will be selected to perform on the live masterclass series at the Long Island Museum on June 6th, 2026 from 2:00-4:00 pm. Those who are not selected will receive discounted tickets to attend the masterclass.