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MASTERCLASS SERIES 

Our 2026 Masterclass Series featured four outstanding young violin and piano students who were selected from a competitive pool on applicants. They performed on June 6 at the Long Island Museum and received instruction from Stephen Kim, violin and Elliot Wuu, piano. Check back for information about our 2027 series and application information!​

Sabrina Liu, piano

Yiteng Li, violin

Hendrix Chan, piano

Ria Kang, violin

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. (APPLICATIONS CLOSED)

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Eligibility:

  • Applicants up to 20 years old on June 6, 2026 are eligible to apply.

  • Applicants should reside and/or study in New York State, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Connecticut.

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Repertoire:

  • All applicants should submit a 5-10 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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