This event is at the University of Victoria School of Music MacLaurin Building, B-Wing Room B037 Admission is free. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Internationally renowned cellist Andreas Brantelid shares his knowledge and insight in a special public masterclass featuring four outstanding young cellists from the Victoria Conservatory of Music and the University of Victoria. Participants will perform selected repertoire and work with Brantelid on interpretation, technique, and musical expression, offering audiences a rare opportunity to witness the artistic process in real time. About Andreas Brantelid Internationally acclaimed cellist Andreas Brantelid is celebrated for his expressive musicianship, charismatic stage presence, and virtuosic playing. He made his concerto debut with the Royal Danish Orchestra at age fourteen and went on to win first prizes at the Eurovision Young Musicians Competition and the Paulo Cello Competition. His many honors include a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship, BBC New Generation Artist designation, and the Carl Nielsen Prize. Brantelid has appeared with leading orchestras including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, and Seattle Symphony, and performs regularly at major international festivals. He serves as Co-Artistic Director of the Stavanger International Chamber Music Festival and is a visiting professor at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki.