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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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APPLICATION INFORMATION BELOW ⌵

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

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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

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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 May 15th, 2026.

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Eligibility:

  • Applicants should be no more than 19 years of age on June 6, 2026

  • Applicants should reside and study in New York State.

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Repertoire:

  • Applicants should submit a 10-15 min representative video of their playing, via YouTube link. All levels are encouraged to apply. If the piece is written for accompaniment, it is recommended that the applicant record the video with orchestral or piano accompaniment.

  • Violin applicants should submit a recording of a piece with piano. Examples of acceptable selections would be a movement(s) of a concerto, sonata, or a concert showpiece.

  • Piano applicants should submit a recording of a solo piece, or two shorter selections. Movements of sonatas, etudes, virtuosic showpieces, etc. are acceptable.

  • 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. 
 

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