Cello Masterclass with Clive Greensmith
Deeply committed to the mentoring and development of young musicians, Clive Greensmith has enjoyed a long and distinguished teaching career—don’t miss seeing him coach the four cellists of our Young Artist Institute to help them improve their skill and technique. Whether you are a cellist or enjoy learning more about how musicians learn and hone their skills, you’ll be inspired watching and hearing the growth that takes place in such a short time with this expert teacher.
Mago Hunt Recital Hall, University of Portland
June 22, 11-1 PM | Clive Greensmith
This masterclass is sponsored by Karen & Cliff Deveney.
University of Portland, Mago Hunt Recital Hall
Monday, 6/22 • 11:00 am
Artists
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Clive Greensmith
Cello
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Former Principal Cellist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Clive Greensmith has a distinguished career as soloist, chamber musician, and teacher. From 1999 until 2013 he was a member of the world-renowned Tokyo String Quartet, giving over 100 performances each year in the most prestigious international venues. As a soloist, he has performed with the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic, and the RAI Orchestra of Rome. Over 25 years, he has built up a catalogue of landmark recordings, most notably the complete Beethoven string quartet cycle for Harmonia Mundi with the Tokyo String Quartet. He was appointed professor at the Colburn School in Los Angeles in 2013. In 2019, he became the Artistic Director of the Nevada Chamber Music Festival and was appointed director of chamber music masterclasses at the Chigiana International Summer Academy in Siena, Italy. He regularly performs at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and in 2026 will join the faculty of the Kirishima International Festival. He performs on a cello made in 2021 by Stefano Gibertoni & Valerio Nalin in Milan and is a Pirastro Strings Artist.
Upcoming Concerts & Events
- Cello Masterclass with Clive Greensmith (currently selected)
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