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


        Classic Cello International Competition

26 March – 6 April 2026

Classic Cello International Competition


        Mozart Evenings 2026

25 May – 4 June 2026

Mozart Evenings 2026


        ModComFest 2026

1 September – 31 October 2026

ModComFest 2026


        Eurasian Stars 2026

22 September – 3 October 2026

Eurasian Stars 2026

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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

CMDI Events LLC, Xavier Business Centre,
4th floor Pinnacle Building, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE

mobile: +971 52214 1975,
+971 52214 2075

email: info@cmdievents.com