masterclass

British

/ ˈmɑːstəˌklɑːs /

noun

a session of tuition by an expert, esp a musician, for exceptional students, usually given in public or on television

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In April, Variety reported that Peck spoke before a sold-out masterclass at Visions du Réel, a Swiss film festival.

From Salon

"The idea of Alan, of all people, pulling off a masterclass in deception felt about as likely as him keeping a straight face through one of his own punchlines."

From BBC

Her innings was a masterclass in building a match-winning knock under pressure.

From BBC

Australia, unbeaten until the semi-final and strong favourites to retain their crown, were left reeling by Rodrigues's masterclass.

From Barron's

It was a masterclass with echoes of Alyssa Healy's 170 in Christchurch four years ago.

From BBC

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