Healing Power of Music

ABOUT THE MASTER CLASS

Celebrated pianist and Music Institute of Chicago artist in residence Marta Aznavoorian offers a special music master class to Chicagoland schools. Aznavoorian begins with a powerful performance of Repair the World, by Chicago-area composer Stacy Garrop. Following this, she engages in a brief discussion with students about the benefits of music, focusing on how its healing power can calm, support, and help us forge human connections. Next, students enjoy a traditional piano master class that emphasizes the finer details of technique, tone, and phrasing, all while inspiring and motivating the young musicians.

ABOUT MARTA AZNAVOORIAN

Armenian/American pianist Marta Aznavoorian has been teaching and performing for over 25 years. Renowned for her inspired playing and vast emotional range, this multi Grammy-nominated artist has received critical acclaim worldwide as an orchestral soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. A winner of numerous awards and accolades, Aznavoorian has recorded extensively for esteemed labels such as Naxos, Warner Classics, Erato, and Cedille Records.

Aznavoorian is a dedicated educator who has provided lectures and master classes to students of all ages and skill levels. Currently, she serves on the faculty at DePaul University and the Music Institute of Chicago, where she holds the position of Artist in Residence. Aznavoorian received her Bachelor's Degree and Artist Diploma from Indiana University, as well as her Master's Degree from the New England Conservatory. She is also recognized as a Steinway Artist.

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Thanks to the generosity of anonymous donors, these music master classes are offered free of charge. 

Discover how you can partner with the Music Institute of Chicago to bring Marta Aznavoorian to your school or organization, compliments of the Music Institute of Chicago’s Artist in Residency program.

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