What set of qualities beholds the expression "larger than life" evades straightforward conception. Like "love" and "beauty", "larger than life" appears a phenomenon that inexplicably yet most definitely presents itself upon the right and only the right occasions. Still if one can attribute to the phrase a personality that can instantly sweep a place, a force that attracts both admiration and excitement, to this, one must count Denis Matsuev. ...

Due to current circumstances it is impossible to hold our competition as it was previously stated. That is why Moscow Philharmonic Society and I decided to reschedule the contest to the last decade of August 2020 in Moscow. The format and concert venues of the competition remain the same as they were originally designated. All applications that have already been submitted to the competition remain valid. At the same time, we continue to receive new application from all over the world, because we are well aware that in these difficult days, many people did not have the opportunity to record their performance and submit the necessary documents. Please, apply and send video with your performance. We are waiting for you here in Moscow this August. ...