MASTERCLASS with William Hagen

We're excited to announce that Boruff Violin Studio is hosting a masterclass with world-renowned violinist William Hagen on Friday, May 31 at 6:30pm at The Rafters at Historic St. Mark's. Mr. Hagen will be sharing his expertise in a masterclass featuring performances by several talented students in our studio.

This event is free and open to the public. We encourage all students, musicians, and music-lovers in our local community to join us for this fantastic educational showcase in a breathtaking venue. Join us for an incredible opportunity to learn from one of the most acclaimed violinists of our time!

More information about performers and performances will be released in the coming days.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A violin masterclass is an educational event where a professional violinist shares their expertise with students who are interested in learning from them. During the class, the master will listen to students play and offer feedback on their technique, intonation, phrasing, and other aspects of their playing. Masterclasses are often attended by other students, teachers, and members of the public who want to learn more about the violin and the art of playing it.

In addition to providing feedback on individual performances, the master may also share their own insights and experiences as a performer, offering tips and advice on topics such as practice routines, performance anxiety, and developing a musical voice.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact us at info@boruffviolin.studio.

ABOUT WILLIAM HAGEN

William Hagen has performed as soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Highlights of the 2023/24 season include a return to the Detroit Symphony and a tour of the Netherlands with the Amsterdam Sinfonietta.

As soloist, William has appeared with the Chicago Symphony, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Detroit Symphony, Frankfurt Radio Symphony (HR Sinfonieorchester), San Francisco Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Utah Symphony, and many others around the globe.

As recitalist and chamber musician, William has performed at venues such as Wigmore Hall and the Louvre, and collaborated with artists such as Steven Isserlis, Gidon Kremer, Edgar Meyer, and Tabea Zimmerman, among others. He maintains an active schedule on both sides of the Atlantic, making frequent trips to Europe and cities around the US to play a wide range of repertoire.

In 2020, William released his debut album, “Danse Russe,” with his good friend and frequent collaborator, pianist Albert Cano Smit. The album is available on all streaming platforms.

A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, William began playing the violin at the age of 4, studying the Suzuki method with Natalie Reed and then Deborah Moench. He studied with Itzhak Perlman and Catherine Cho at the Juilliard School, Christian Tetzlaff at the Kronberg Academy, and was a longtime student of Robert Lipsett, studying with Mr. Lipsett for 11 years both at the Colburn Community School of Performing Arts and at the Colburn Conservatory of Music. In 2015, William won 3rd prize at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels.

William performs on the 1732 “Arkwright Lady Rebecca Sylvan” Antonio Stradivari, and on a violin bow by Francois Xavier Tourte, both on generous loan from the Rachel Barton Pine Foundation.