George Borisov Founder, Golden Key Music FestivalJim Cotter Arts and Culture Editor, Host of Creatively Speaking, WRTI Jim’s BioKimberly Fisher Principal Second Violin, Peter A. Benoliel Chair Philadelphia Orchestra Co-Founder/Artistic Director, The Strings International Music FestivalElena Berman-Gantard Faculty Member, Nelly Berman School of Music

David Kim Concertmaster Dr. Benjamin Rush Chair Philadelphia OrchestraAdriana Linares Violist, Dali QuartetFaina Lushtak Professor of Music The Downman/Eminent Scholars Trust Fund Chair in the Performing Arts Tulane University

Patricia Powell Assistant Professor, Piano Pedagogy West Chester UniversityIgor Resnianksi Visiting Artist in Residence, Piano and Chamber Music West Chester UniversityHugh Sung Curtis Institute of Music Master of CeremoniesHarvey Wedeen Chair, Department of Keyboard Instruction Temple University Harvey’s Bio

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Since 2003, Golden Key International Music Festival has been encouraging young musicians to perfect their artistic skills through concert performing on stages throughout the United States, Austria, and France. In addition to performing opportunities, Golden Key Festival provides young musicians with a wide spectrum of recognition and educational activities. Golden Key also sponsors organizations like Westminster Choir College, Alberti Piano Competition & ACA International Musicological Conference.

Golden Key has provided the winner of Young Classical Music Idol with the opportunity to participate in Golden Key Vienna, with all appropriate fees included. (Airfare will be provided for the winner only )

Cunningham Piano Company has earned the respect of clients internationally and they enjoy frequent visits from artists, customers, and friends from around the globe.  They have made it a company priority to continually strive for the finest quality in service, product, design, material, and execution. Their staff travels worldwide to study manufacturing details, products, and restoration techniques being used and theyapply the finest of what we find right here in Philadelphia.

Cunningham has provided an upright piano to the winner of Young Classical Music Idol.

The Northern Lights Music Festival is an intensive 20 day classical music performance program that will take participants before large and enthusiastic audiences in seven northern Minnesota cities this summer.

Northern Lights has provided two $1,000 scholarships for the top piano and string players.

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