Lessonface and The MET Orchestra Musicians 2026–27 Masterclass Series Begins in October

Free online masterclasses will feature MET Orchestra Principal Harp Hannah Cope, Principal Oboe John Upton, and Assistant Concertmaster Bruno Eicher

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Lessonface is pleased to announce a new season of masterclasses with The MET Orchestra Musicians for 2026–27. The upcoming series will feature three free, live online masterclasses with members of The MET Orchestra, including Principal Harp Hannah Cope, Principal Oboe John Upton, and Assistant Concertmaster Bruno Eicher.

The masterclasses give musicians and classical music enthusiasts around the world an opportunity to learn directly from professional musicians of The MET Orchestra. Each live session will feature performances, interactive coaching of up-and-coming musicians, and a Q&A, offering audiences insight into the artistry, technique, and experience of performing at the highest levels of the profession.

Since the program launched in August 2020, Lessonface has hosted 38 free online masterclasses featuring more than 50 MET Orchestra musicians, with more than 100 performers receiving individual coaching. Participants have joined from across the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as Canada and 10 countries across Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

The 2025–26 season featured masterclasses with Associate Principal Second Violin Sylvia Danburg Volpe, Third Horn Javier Gándara, and Principal Cello Rafael Figueroa. Performers included students from leading pre-college and college conservatories, as well as recent graduates beginning their professional careers. Repertoire explored during the series included works for cello by Cassadó, Piatti, and Dvořák; orchestral excerpts for horn by Berlioz, Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Strauss; solo horn works by Saint-Saëns and Strauss; and violin concertos by Bruch, Mendelssohn, and Mozart.

Videos of all previous masterclasses are available to watch free of charge on the Lessonface website.

Founded in 1883, The MET Orchestra is renowned for its performances with The Metropolitan Opera, as well as its symphonic and chamber music programs at Carnegie Hall, international tours, and outreach initiatives. Through its collaboration with Lessonface, members of The MET Orchestra continue to share their expertise with musicians and audiences beyond the concert hall through live online programming.

The 2026–27 masterclasses will be free to watch, and there is no application fee for performers. Musicians selected to perform will participate at no cost.

To apply to perform or register to watch the upcoming masterclasses, visit lessonface.com/metorchestramusicians.

Application Information

Musicians interested in performing in the 2026–27 masterclasses must submit an application and audition video by the applicable deadline:

– Harp: September 27, 2026, for the October 25, 2026 live masterclass
– Oboe: December 13, 2026, for the January 31, 2027 live masterclass
– Violin: April 25, 2027, for the May 23, 2027 live masterclass

There is no application fee, and musicians selected to perform will participate free of charge. Lessonface will engage a third-party adjudicator to select performers based on the audition video submitted with the application. MET Orchestra Musicians do not participate in the performer selection process.

For complete application details, performers can visit the Lessonface MET Orchestra Musicians page. Lessonface’s terms and privacy policy also apply.

About Lessonface

Lessonface is an online learning platform that connects students with teachers and professional artists for live, personalized instruction. Through one-on-one lessons, group classes, workshops, and special events, Lessonface makes it possible for learners of all ages and experience levels to connect with instructors from around the world.

About The MET Orchestra Musicians

The MET Orchestra Musicians are members of the orchestra of The Metropolitan Opera. Founded in 1883, The MET Orchestra has performed with the world’s leading opera singers and conductors and presents symphonic, chamber music, touring, and educational programs beyond the opera house.

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Lessonface
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