Classical Music Development Initiative
Classical Music Development Initiative
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 events featuring collaborations with renowned artists including Salvatore Accardo, Rudolf Buchbinder, Gautier Capuçon, Ray Chen, James Ehnes, Marc-André Hamelin, Daniel Harding, Clara-Jumi Kang, Evgeny Kissin, Mikhail Pletnev, Gil Shaham, Grigory Sokolov, Maxim Vengerov, 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.
30 June 2026 | The Violin Channel
The festival will take place in Pescara, Italy, from August 4-8, 2026
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7 April 2026 | The Strad
South Korean cellist Jung A Kim won the €50,000 first prize
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7 April 2026 | The Violin Channel
The €50,000 first prize was awarded to South Korean cellist Jung A Kim
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3 April 2026 | The Violin Channel
In London, nine finalists have been selected from an initial pool of 40 candidates and will perform with the Philharmonia Orchestra.
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30 March 2026 | The Violin Channel
The inaugural edition of the Classic Cello International Competition, led by President Konstantin Ishkhanov, has selected 20 cellists to move on to the…
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20 February 2026 | The Violin Channel
The competition, for cellists of all ages, will offer a First Prize of €50,000
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7 January 2026 | The Violin Channel
40 cellists have been chosen to participate in 11 days of competition this Spring
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18 November 2025 | The Violin Channel
Applications are open until December 1 to cellists of all nationalities aged 40 and under.
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23 May 2025 | Bachtrack
Last month, Haik Kazazyan (42) of Armenia, triumphed over eleven fellow finalists at the inaugural Classic Violin Olympus, a week-long competition held…
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22 April 2025 | Euronews
Ahead of the finals for the Classic Violin Olympus International Competition in Dubai, here’s everything you need to know about one of the most prestigious…
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