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Leon Fleisher Academy All-inclusive program for young musicians

10/05/2026

Behind the scenes of Carmina Burana at WOWFest: Wells Orchestral Weekend 2026, in the magnificent Wells Cathedral.

From the force of O Fortuna to the breathtaking beauty of In trutina, some music simply has to be experienced in person.

For young pianists, the chance to rehearse a work on this scale is rare—watching the conductor, listening, waiting, breathing and moving with an entire ensemble.

Some things can’t be taught in a lesson. You have to live them.

And once you do, you never hear music the same way again.

09/06/2026

Rare historical footage of a young Maestro Leon Fleisher playing Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 — one of his signature works. Full of passion, intensity, and conviction.

08/28/2026

Young energy at its best. ⚡️

Rocky, a 10 years old young pianist from Hong Kong, takes on the first movement of Alexander Peskanov’s Anniversary Concerto No. 7 with the Guangxi Symphony Orchestra.

Rhythmic, sparkling, almost jazz-like — with pure joy flying between piano and orchestra.

What a ride. ✨

Leon Fleisher Academy

08/04/2026

Throughout the year, our young musicians have opportunities to perform, travel, and make music on remarkable stages around the world.

Because some of the most unforgettable musical education happens when we step beyond the classroom — and into the world.

07/31/2026

One of the most treasured traditions of the Leon Fleisher Academy.

Every morning, Yury Shadrin leads our Score Reading Class—a class that Leon Fleisher himself taught to his students.Instead of practicing the piano, students gather to sight-read symphonies, explore orchestration, and discover how an orchestra lives within the piano.

The goal is not simply to play the notes, but to ask deeper questions: What was the composer really trying to say? Why was this harmony, texture, or voicing chosen? Learning to think through the score is the foundation of becoming a true musician.

We are deeply grateful to continue sharing this invaluable part of Leon Fleisher’s legacy with the next generation. 🎼

07/29/2026

Learning opera through everyday conversations! 🎭✨

Our Young Artist Program Director, Tianyi Li, turned ordinary daily dialogue into an opera script, giving students a fun and creative glimpse into how stories, characters, and music come to life on stage. Laughter, imagination, and learning—all in one unforgettable lesson.

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4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington D.C., DC
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