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  • 17-31 July 2025
  • Xiamen, China

First Edition

DFESTIVAL

An intensive two-week piano festival nurturing young talents through world-class instruction, chamber music collaborations, competitions, and career-launching opportunities, hosted in the cultural hub of Xiamen, China.

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Get to know 2025 DFestival faculty

Distinguished Faculty Members

Our distinguished faculty features celebrated concert pianists and master teachers from leading music institutions of different countries and regions, offering students unparalleled guidance in their artistic journey.

Gabriel Kwok

Gabriel Kwok

Renowned piano pedagogue

Head of Keyboard Studies
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Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
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Antonio Pompa-Baldi

Antonio Pompa-Baldi

Concert pianist

Head of department
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Cleveland institute of music
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George Li

George Li

Concert Pianist
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Ruoyu Huang

Ruoyu Huang

Concert pianist

Piano Faculty
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CENTRAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
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Andrew Tyson

Andrew Tyson

Concert pianist

Piano Faculty
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tianjin juilliard school
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Xiaoqin Pan

Xiaoqin Pan

piano faculty
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CENTRAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

executive director

dfestival
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Hin-Sing Au

Hin-Sing Au

concert pianist

operations director

Dfestival
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Junhui Chen

Junhui Chen

concert pianist
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Rizzo Chung

Rizzo Chung

Renowned Piano Pedagogue

Principal
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Hong Kong GMC Music
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Qitu Feng

Qitu Feng

Renowned Piano pedagogue

Music Critics
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DFestival Activities

Private Lessons

One-on-one intensive lessons with DFestival distinguished faculty members

Masterclasses

Students receive public instruction from DFestival faculty while performing before a live audience, combining learning with performance

Piano Competition

Compete for monetary prizes and potential artist management representation.

Chamber Music

Selected students collaborate with fellow musicians to prepare and perform ensemble works, developing vital collaborative skills (audition-process required)

Faculty Recitals

Evening concerts featuring DFestival distinguished faculty members performing solo and collaborative repertoire

Faculty Lectures

Educational presentations by DFestival faculty sharing valuable insights on music interpretation, career development, and artistic growth

Studio Classes

Evening sessions where students perform for peers and faculty, receiving constructive feedback in a supportive environment

Performance

Further performance opportunities for solo and chamber music will be provided in the festival's final days

DFestival Programs

DFestival combines world-class training with exceptional performance opportunities through diverse programs designed to fit every aspiring pianist’s goals and budget.

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Observer Program

Experience the artistry and pedagogy of world-class musicians through flexible full or partial festival observation options.

  • One day, one week or two week options
  • Audit all master classes during the selected period
  • Tickets to the student recitals and ceremonies within the selected period
  • Option to participate in the 2025 International DMasters Piano Competition (entry fees required)
  • Audit evening piano studio classes
  • Participate in the DFestival Master Concert Series (at your own expense)
  • Networking opportunities with DFestival participants and faculty
  • DFestival official certificate of participation
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Prime Advanced

A comprehensive second-week (7/24-31) immersion with lots of performance opportunities and learning activities.

  • Choose from the two learning activity combinations:
    - 3 one-on-one private lessons and 1 masterclass
    - 2 one-on-one private lessons and 2 masterclasses
  • Unlimited access to all masterclasses as observer
  • Guaranteed collaboration and performance with Quartet Daedalus of FIRST MOVEMENT of selected piano concertos
  • Eligibility for merit-based scholarship application totaling HKD $50,000 provided by Hong Kong Fantasia International Music Management Ltd.
  • Participate in 2025 International DMasters Piano Competition - Entry fee WAIVED
  • Potential opportunities for post-festival local and international performances and CD recordings sponsored by Hong Kong Fantasia International Music Management Ltd.
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Evening studio classes participation
  • 2 tickets to the DFestival Masters Concert Series (valued at HKD $810)
  • Complimentary shared (twin room) accommodation (Extra HKD $150 per night if request single room)
  • Guaranteed up to 4 hours of daily practice time
  • Professional performance and masterclass media documentation (video & photos)
  • DFestival Official Certificate of Completion
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Elite Intensive

A comprehensive two-week (7/17-31) immersion with maximum performance and learning opportunities.

  • Choose from the two learning activity combinations:
    - 6 one-on-one private lessons and 2 masterclasses
    - 4 one-on-one private lessons and 4 masterclasses
  • Guaranteed collaboration and performance with Quartet Daedalus of selected FULL CONCERTO
  • Eligibility for merit-based scholarship application totaling HKD $110,000 provided by Hong Kong Fantasia International Music Management Ltd.
  • Unlimited access to all masterclasses as observer
  • 2 tickets to the DFestival Masters Concert Series (valued at HKD $810)
  • Complimentary entry to D-International Piano Competition
  • Potential opportunities for post-festival local and international performances and CD recordings sponsored by Hong Kong Fantasia International Music Management Ltd.
  • Participation in evening studio classes
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Complimentary shared (twin room) accommodation (Extra HKD $150 per night if request single room)
  • Guaranteed up to 6 hours of practice time daily
  • Professional performance and masterclass media documentation (video & photos)
  • DFestival official certificate of completion
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Junior Program

A comprehensive first-week (7/17-24) immersion with lots of performance opportunities and learning activities.

  • Standard learning activity combination:
    - 2 one-on-one private lessons and 2 masterclasses
  • Unlimited access to all masterclasses as observer
  • 2 tickets to the DFestival Masters Concert Series (valued at HKD $810)
  • Participate in 2025 International DMasters Piano Competition - Entry fee WAIVED
  • Potential opportunities for post-festival local and international performances and CD recordings sponsored by Hong Kong Fantasia International Music Management Ltd.
  • Participation in evening studio classes
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Complimentary shared (twin room) accommodation (Extra HKD $150 per night if request single room)
  • Guaranteed up to 3 hours of practice time daily
  • Professional performance and masterclass media documentation (video & photos)
  • DFestival official certificate of completion
Learn More
Hitting the right notes. Shot of a young woman playing the piano during a musical concert.

Elite Intensive

A comprehensive two-week (7/17-31) immersion with maximum performance and learning opportunities.

  • Choose from the two learning activity combinations:
    - 6 one-on-one private lessons and 2 masterclasses
    - 4 one-on-one private lessons and 4 masterclasses
  • Unlimited access to all masterclasses as observer
  • Guaranteed collaboration and performance opportunities with D-Ensemble
  • Eligibility for merit-based scholarship application totaling HKD $160,000 provided by Hong Kong Fantasia International Music Management Ltd.
  • 2 tickets to the DFestival Masters Concert Series (valued at HKD $810)
  • Complimentary entry to D-International Piano Competition
  • Potential opportunities for post-festival local and international performances and CD recordings sponsored by Hong Kong Fantasia International Music Management Ltd.
  • Participation in evening studio classes
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Complimentary shared (twin room) accommodation (Extra HKD $150 per night if request single room)
  • Guaranteed up to 6 hours of practice time daily
  • Professional performance and masterclass media documentation (video & photos)
  • DFestival official certificate of completion
Learn More
Young,Aspiring,Musician,Standing,Near,Grand,Piano,On,A,Stage

Prime Advanced

A comprehensive second-week (7/24-31) immersion with lots of performance opportunities and learning activities.

  • Choose from the two learning activity combinations:
    - 3 one-on-one private lessons and 1 masterclass
    - 2 one-on-one private lessons and 2 masterclasses
  • Unlimited access to all masterclasses as observer
  • Selected outstanding students will have the opportunity to perform in collaboration with D-Ensemble
  • Potential opportunities for post-festival local and international performances and CD recordings sponsored by Hong Kong Fantasia International Music Management Ltd.
  • Complimentary entry to D-International Piano Competition
  • Evening studio classes participation
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • 2 tickets to the DFestival Masters Concert Series (valued at HKD $810)
  • Complimentary shared (twin room) accommodation (Extra HKD $150 per night if request single room)
  • Guaranteed up to 4 hours of daily practice time
  • Professional performance and masterclass media documentation (video & photos)
  • DFestival Official Certificate of Completion
Learn More
Boy plaing the piano at music lesson

Junior Program

A comprehensive first-week (7/17-24) immersion with lots of performance opportunities and learning activities.

  • Standard learning activity combination:
    - 2 one-on-one private lessons and 2 masterclasses
  • Unlimited access to all masterclasses as observer
  • 2 tickets to the DFestival Masters Concert Series (valued at HKD $810)
  • Complimentary entry to D-International Piano Competition
  • Potential opportunities for post-festival local and international performances and CD recordings sponsored by Hong Kong Fantasia International Music Management Ltd.
  • Participation in evening studio classes
  • Solo performance opportunities
  • Complimentary shared (twin room) accommodation (Extra HKD $150 per night if request single room)
  • Guaranteed up to 3 hours of practice time daily
  • Professional performance and masterclass media documentation (video & photos)
  • DFestival official certificate of completion
Learn More
Black pianist with music notebook in his hands

Observer

Experience the artistry and pedagogy of world-class musicians through flexible full or partial festival observation options.

  • One day, one week or two week options
  • Audit all master classes during the selected period
  • Tickets to the student recitals and ceremonies within the selected period
  • Option to participate in the D-International Piano Competition (additional fees required)
  • Audit evening piano studio classes
  • Participate in the DFestival Masters Concert Series (at your own expense)
  • Networking opportunities with festival participants and faculty
  • DFestival official certificate of participation
Learn More

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