Masterclass (TV series)

For other uses, see Master class (disambiguation).

Masterclass is an American documentary television series airing on HBO. Each half-hour episode documents the experience of a small group of young artists working with a famous mentor. The series premiered on HBO on April 18, 2010, with opera star Plácido Domingo working with three aspiring young singers.[1][2]

The students in the program are chosen from participants in the Miami-based organization, YoungArts, a program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, which supports emerging artists.[3] The series is produced and directed by Karen Goodman and Kirk Simon of the Simon & Goodman Picture Company. The Executive Producer is Lin Arison.

  1. ^ Genzlinger, Neil, "No Ordinary Teachers in These Schoolrooms ", New York Times, 16 April 2010
  2. ^ Levin, Jordan, "Masters inspire awe, bright ideas", Miami Herald, 18 April 2010
  3. ^ Sick, Jessica, "Mastering the Class, NBC Miami, April 16, 2010