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Classical Music Development Initiative

About CMDI

CMDI (Classical Music Development Initiative) Group is one of the culture sector’s newest organisations, and one that in a relatively short space of time has built a reputation for trust and excellence through its engaging premier events across the globe.

Founded and directed by some of the world’s most successful cultural entrepreneurs and managers, CMDI’s remit is that of building bridges between areas of the world through the promotion and implementation of high-quality artistic events, with a particular focus placed on classical music.

Counting numerous critically acclaimed soloists, conductors and orchestras on its roster of collaborating artists, CMDI Group stands ready to deliver the very best in cultural endeavours, its projects including concerts, ballets, competitions, opera recitals, masterclasses, festivals, academies and many others. Like culture, CMDI works across borders and boundaries to bring events to all corners of the globe, with upcoming events taking place in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

With this coming season featuring collaborations with renowned artists including Maxim Vengerov, Mikhail Pletnev, Daniel Lozakovich, David Aaron Carpenter, Gil Shaham, Giuseppe Gibboni, and Fumiaki Miura, to name but a few, CMDI looks forward to an exciting year of world-class music-making ahead, and remains committed to strengthening the bonds of fellowship and shared cultural heritage that bring us all together.

Upcoming events


        World Tour of Maxim Vengerov

1 January 2022 – 31 December 2024

World Tour of Maxim Vengerov


        New York Classic Violin Competition

27 – 31 May 2024

New York Classic Violin Competition


        Accordi Musicali Academy - Cello

24 July – 1 August 2024

Accordi Musicali Academy - Cello


        Accordi Musicali Academy - Saxophone and Clarinet

27 July – 4 August 2024

Accordi Musicali Academy - Saxophone and Clarinet

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News

4 April 2024   |   The Violin Channel

Classic Violin Olympus International Competition to be Held in 2025

The inaugural edition of the competition will take place on April 22 - 28, 2025, in Dubai, UAE

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4 April 2024   |   Interlude

One-Of-A-Kind International Piano Competition

Just when we think the world is saturated with a profuse presence of piano competitions, a new one has sprung up in a unique format, promoting classical…

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4 April 2024   |   Bachtrack

Andrey Gugnin triumphs in Dubai at Classic Piano International Competition 2024

But there was no arguing with the award of the first prize to Andrey Gugnin, a magnificent pianist and accomplished musician who already has a fine career…

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4 April 2024   |   Euronews

Andrey Gugnin takes €150,000 First Prize at 2024 Classic Piano International Competition

Marking the culmination of a journey that began way back in 2022, the 3rd Edition of the Classic Piano International Competition came to a close on Monday…

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11 January 2022

Grand Opening

Today we are very pleased to be able to announce the details for the opening concert of the Symphonic Middle East Festival 2022! It is our sincere pleasure…

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10 January 2022

Ilya Averbukh will present Ice Shows in Dubai

CMDI group is thrilled to announce not only one, but two ice shows being brought to the UAE this year by CMDI Group.

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10 January 2022

Symphonic Middle East Festival back to Dubai

We are very excited to announce the 2022 edition of the Symphonic Middle East Festival, the second iteration of the groundbreaking event which has brought…

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Contacts

CMDI GROUP

Office No 2011, 48 Burj Gate, Dubai, UAE 10000

mobile: +971 52214 1975,
+971 52214 2075

email: info@cmdievents.com