The National Concert Hall's International Master Course runs from Monday 28 July - Saturday 2nd August 2025 with public master classes each day and three concerts.

This intensive summer school provides national and international musicians with the opportunity to take part in a series of masterclasses and seminars by world-renowned musicians. Over the duration of the course, participants will receive one-on-one masterclasses, chamber music coaching with new ensembles and performance opportunities.

The International Master Course is led by one of Ireland’s foremost musicians, Artistic Director Gwendolyn Masin (violin). Gwendolyn is one of today’s most significant concert violinists and an innovator in classical music. We are delighted that Emma O’Halloran will return as composer in residence during the course this summer.

Faculty:
Gwendolyn Masin, violin
Lena Neudauer, violin
Tomoko Akasaka, viola
Guy Johnston, cello
Oliver Schnyder, piano

Mentors:
Jennifer Murphy, violin
Martin Moriarty, viola
Patrick Moriarty, cello

Composer in Residence: Emma O'Halloran

Course Pianists: Dearbhla Brosnan and Éadaoin Copeland