Natasha Brofsky

Cellist Natasha Brofsky enjoys a performing and teaching career which has taken her to cities all over the US, Europe and China. A member of the cello and chamber music faculty at the Juilliard School since 2012, she was a member of the New England Conservatory cello faculty for fourteen years, and also taught at Barratt-Due Musikk Institutt in Oslo, Norway. She is also a summer faculty member at the Yellow Barn Kneisel Hall, Orford and Vivace Music festivals and has performed at numerous other festivals including Four Seasons in North Carolina and IMS Open Chamber Music in Prussia Cove, England, where she will return this fall.

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During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.

The master classes include the following elements:

• Master classes or individual lessons lasting 2.5 hours per week
• Group activities (master class, Q&A sessions, technical lessons)
• Opportunity to perform in student concerts
• Opportunity to perform in paid concerts
• Access to a collaborative pianist
• Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
• Access to conferences on various topics related to a career in music (e.g., mental health, collaboration between artistic disciplines, stage presence development, etc.)
• Accommodation in one of our two residences
• Three meals a day, as well as full access to a kitchen and common areas
• Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)
• Housekeeping, laundry facilities (for a fee), parking, and free Wi-Fi
• Free tickets to concerts at the Gilles-Lefebvre Hall (subject to availability)
• Opportunity to explore the beautiful landscapes of Mont-Orford National Park, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities in the city of Magog

Please note that all COVID-19 measures established by the Gouvernement du Québec will be followed.