September 7 2026
XXI International Music Festival Stars on Baikal
Zagursky Theatre 19:00
Irkutsk (Russia)
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The 15th anniversary of "Denis Matsuev Presents..." festival started in the Prokofiev Hall. The legendary pianist once again gathered a team of outstanding musicians in the Southern Urals, and the Governor of the Chelyabinsk Region, Alexey Texler, presented the maestro with the Ambassador's title of Chelyabinsk as the Cultural Capital of 2027. ...
On June 13–19, 2026, the V International Grand Piano Competition for Young Pianists, led by Denis Matsuev, will be held in Moscow. First held in 2016, the project is held every two years. The non-standard format competition, where all participants have the opportunity to perform with an orchestra at the Tchaikovsky Hall, has proven its effectiveness: many of the competitors, who have gained invaluable stage experience, have successfully pursued international careers. Applications are open until April 20, and pianists under the age of 16 are welcome to participate. ...
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September 29 2021
April 29 2021
I’ve mentioned my concert on March 20, 2020 more than once. It was the day when I went on the stage of the empty Tchaikovsky Hall to play for 4 million online listeners. I will never forget this experience: the hectic concert schedule, planned for years ahead with performances almost every day, collapsed overnight. Everything stopped dead. ...
I congratulate my dear friend Zubin Meta on his 85th birthday. I am a happy person, because in my life I had a chance not only to meet Maestro Meta, but also to go on stage with him, and be friends with him. He is a unique musician, a fantastic conductor, a multi-faceted talent, honest in his service to music and a fantastically kind person. ...