As part of his tour for Musica Viva, Paul Lewis will conduct a masterclass with students from secondary and tertiary teaching institutions and other organisations through the Musica Viva Masterclasses program.
Members of the public and other students are able to attend these masterclasses to observe Paul Lewis teaching.
Information on Paul Lewis masterclasses musicaviva.com.au/whatson/masterclasses
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