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International Music Competition and Festival in New York

Summer Study Programs include Master Classes, Private Lessons, and Performance Opportunities for all musicians from July 18-21, 2025.

Participants can benefit from:

  • Individualized attention through private lessons.
  • Daily master classes held at Riverside Music Studios, 1727 Broadway, Suite 2, New York, NY 10019, providing a dynamic and interactive learning experience in a supportive environment, open to both public and private sessions.
  • Access to practice rooms for continued work after Master Classes and performance preparation.
  • Opportunities for selected students to showcase their talent in Showcase Recitals at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music, in the heart of Manhattan, New York.

Schedule

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July 18, 2025 Private Master Classes

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July 19, 2025 Private and Open Group Master Classes

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July 20, 2025 Private Master Classes

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July 21, 2025 Open Group Master Classes and Final Performance at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music

  • Tuition: $850
  • Scholarships: Up to $250 will be awarded to select winners of the Music Through The Centuries competition.

The DiMenna Center’s largest space, Cary Hall, is ideal for concerts and is equipped with a Steinway D 9-foot grand piano.

Located at the nexus of the Javits Center, Hudson Yards, Hell’s Kitchen, Penn Station, and Times Square in Midtown Manhattan, Cary Hall at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music provides a premier venue for classical music performances and events.

Riverside Music Studios is a premier music school in NYC, founded in 2002 by Dr. Dmitry Alexeev, a concert pianist and prolific educator. The studios are primarily equipped with grand pianos and are located in the heart of Manhattan at 1727 Broadway, Suite 2, New York, NY 10019.

Past Events

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Salle du Munsterhof

Venue Spotlight: Salle du Munsterhof

Nestled in the heart of Strasbourg, the Salle du Munsterhof stands as a beacon of musical excellence and historical significance. As the chosen venue for our Winners’ Recital, this illustrious concert hall promises to elevate your performance to new heights.

Stepping into the Salle du Munsterhof is akin to stepping into a living legacy of music. With its rich tapestry of history woven by the performances of iconic composers like Liszt and Mozart, this venue exudes an aura of timeless grandeur. From the elegant architecture to the impeccable acoustics, every facet of the hall resonates with the spirit of musical mastery.

School

Music School in Offenburg

The Offenburg/Ortenau music school provides training on all classical and modern instruments and singing. Lessons by qualified teachers are tailored to the respective learning age of the students. Find out about our comprehensive training offering.

The Offenburg music school hosted the 2024 Jugend Musiziert state competition with over 2000 participants.

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Wiener Saal at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria

On July 11, 2023, the final round of the Music Through The Centuries Competition took place in the esteemed Wiener Saal at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. Known as one of the most prestigious concert halls in Austria and internationally celebrated, the Wiener Saal provided an inspiring setting for this high-level Competition. Musicians from around the world gathered to showcase their talents, bringing a rich variety of classical repertoire to life. The event highlighted exceptional performances and celebrated the legacy of classical music in a world-renowned venue, marking a significant milestone for the participants and organizers alike.

Vitali Berzon's

Vitali Berzon

Berzon’s career began as a soloist with Lenconcert, expanding his repertoire from classical to contemporary pieces. His passionate play, refined technique, stylistic clarity, and sincerity have garnered acclaim in Leningrad and beyond. Honored as an Artist of the RSFSR in 1985, he taught at the Rimsky-Korsakov Leningrad State Conservatory (1985-1989), Sibelius Academy in Finland (1991-1995), and became a professor at the University of Music Freiburg in Germany (1995).

Excelling in teaching and performing, Berzon captivates audiences across Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan. Collaborating with renowned musicians and conductors, he records concertos by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms, Chopin, Grieg, and Rachmaninoff.

As both soloist and conductor, Berzon works with orchestras like the Leningrad Chamber Orchestra and the Camerata Würzburg Orchestra (Germany). Noteworthy performances at the Prague Spring Festival and acclaimed recordings showcase his mastery, depth, and sincerity, earning praise such as “Berzon, a Russian pianist, played magnificently…”