We are delighted to announce an exceptional opportunity for pianists of all levels to participate in an exclusive Piano Masterclass with the renowned concert pianist and university professor Prof. Oleg Marshev.

Organized by Culture Meeting Point in cooperation with Ankara Polyphonic Association, this distinguished masterclass will take place at Ankara Çoksesli Müzik Derneği in Ankara.
 

The masterclass will be held on May 21–23, 2026, offering participants a unique opportunity to refine their technical and musical skills, deepen their interpretative understanding, and broaden their artistic vision under the guidance of a highly respected master of the piano.

This intensive program is particularly valuable for young musicians preparing for entrance examinations at leading European music universities as well as international piano competitions.
 

About Prof. Oleg Marshev: Prof. Marshev is a distinguished professor at Anton Bruckner University in Linz, Austria, and a member of numerous international competition juries. As an internationally acclaimed concert pianist, he has performed on major stages worldwide and is recognized for his artistic depth and technical excellence. In this exclusive masterclass, he will work closely with participants, providing individual guidance to further develop their artistic and performance skills.

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Masterclass Schedule:

• May 21, 2026: 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM

• May 22, 2026: 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM

• May 23, 2026: 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM

A detailed schedule, including the allocation of individual lesson times, will be provided to registered participants closer to the event date.
 

Masterclass Fees:
       € 125: What's Included:

• 1 hour (1 individual lesson)

• Free photos of the masterclass sessions and concert

• Participaton certificate signed personally by Oleg Marshev
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•  € 250: What's Included:

• 2 hours (1 +1 individual lesson)

• Free photos of the masterclass sessions and concert

• Participaton certificate signed personally by Oleg Marshev

•  € 375: What's Included:

• 3 hours (1+1+1 or 2+1 or 1+2 individual lesson)

• Free photos of the masterclass sessions and concert

• Participaton certificate signed personally by Oleg Marshev

        € 35: What's Included (Passive Participant)

• Free Entrance to all Masterclass activities May 19, 2026 

• Digital Participation certificate
   

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain firsthand insight from one of the foremost pianists of our time in an inspiring and artistic setting. Organized by Culture Meeting Point in cooperation with Ankara Polyphonic Association, this program offers an intensive learning experience within a creative and culturally rich environment dedicated to musical excellence.

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Application Details:

• Application Deadline: May 20, 2026

• No Registration Fee

Oleg Marshev

The British music magazine “The Gramophone” hailed Oleg Marshev’s recording of Prokofiev’s music as “one of the most authoritative and impassioned performances on dis co far”. His interpretation of the “War” trilogy earned him the prestigious accolade of “Classic CD Choice”, surpassing renowned competitors such as Richter, Berman, and Ashkenazy.

Born in Baku, former USSR, Oleg Marshev received his training under Valentina Aristova at the Gnesin School for Highly Gifted Children and later with Mikhail Voskresensky at the Moscow Conservatory. In 1988, he completed his Performance Doctorate, graduating with Honors. Marshev is a direct descendant of the fifth generation of Russian pianists, following the lineage from Liszt through Alexander Siloti, Konstantin Igumnov, and Voskresensky’s teacher, Lev Oborin. Resident in Italy since 1991, Marshev has received awards in several international piano competitions in Canada, Italy, Portugal, Spain, USA, including four first prizes. These prestigious victories have solidified his reputation as one of the most talented Russian pianists of his generation.

In 1991 Marshev made his debut in New York with a highly praised recital at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The following year, he performed at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, which led to further invitations to perform at this esteemed venue. Since then he has performed throughout the world from Canada to New Zealand, performing with orchestras such as the London Philharmonic and appearing at renowned venues and festivals like Wigmore Hall in London, Hall of the Conservatory “G.Verdi” in Milan, Sala Cecília Meireles in Rio de Janeiro, the “A.B. Michelangeli Festival” in Brescia-Bergamo, Italy, the Ruhr Klavier Festival in Germany, and the Festival at Roque d’Antheron in France.

Alongside his concert engagements, Oleg gives masterclasses in many different countries and is a Professor at the Anton Bruckner University in Linz, Austria.

Marshev’s initial recording endeavor consisted of the complete original works for solo piano by Prokofiev, spanning 5 CDs for Danacord Records. Subsequently, he has produced approximately 50 CDs for the same label, showcasing compositions by renowned composers such as Schubert, Brahms, Strauss, Rubinstein, Rachmaninov, and others. Noteworthy among his recordings is the world premiere recording of Emil von Sauer’s entire piano repertoire across 6 volumes. Marshev’s passion for lesser-known or overlooked music is evident in his recording of Danish romantic piano concertos on 4 CDs. Marshev is likely the first pianist to record the complete works for piano and orchestra by the great Russian Four – Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich. Additionally, he has completed two significant projects: the complete works for piano and orchestra by Chopin on 2 CDs and Mendelssohn on 4 CDs. Recently, in 2022-23, Marshev released new recordings, including a CD featuring Brahms sonatas and a three-CD set encompassing the complete works by Maurice Ravel.

All Marshev’ recordings have been received to widespread critical acclaim by leading international publications. His Shostakovich Concerti disc was reviewed thus by BBC Music magazine: “Marshev a phenomenon – master of every mood from strip-cartoon crispness to thundering monster, but above all a controlling sensibility of intelligence and feeling”.

Registration 
Candidates will need the following documents to register
1- Registration form  >>> FORM!

2- Passport or ID copy (with photo)

3 Artistic photo (with the name of the photographer)

4- (Following the confirmation of your registration),Proof of payment of the participation fee via bank, Revolut, Wise or PayPal transfer. (If you are unable to pay with PayPal in your country, please contact us for an alternative transfer fee.) 

(The next step after your registration is confirmed is the payment process.)

via PayPal: (Please don’t forget! PAYPAL transfer charges are to be covered by the applicant)    

PayPal.Me: www.paypal.me/CultureMeetingPoint    PayPal account: verein.culturemeetingpoint@gmail.com

via Revolut transfer to Revolut.Me:  https://revolut.me/culturemp

vie bank account: (all transfer and bank charges are to be covered by the applicant)    

Bank: Bank Austria UniCredit    

Name: Culture Meeting Point    

IBAN: AT96 1200 0006 0177 8103    

Bank Code (BIC/SWIFT): BKAUATWW    

Address: UniCredit Bank Austria AG Rothschildplatz 1, A-1020 Vienna/AUSTRIA

The Masterclass respects the rights and privacy of all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, nationality, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.