The Lilacs Recitals Series, the New York City-based salon for world-class pianists, is pleased to partner with Anna Fedorova, a 2024 season Lilacs artist, to support the Davidsbündler Music Academy and Foundation, with 100% of donations going to Davidsbündler. For more information about the foundation, see below.
Donation rewards
To thank you for your generosity, we are pleased to offer you the following rewards:
- For $10 or more — you will receive a digital copy of Anna’s Lilacs program in New York City
- For $25 or more — you will receive the above plus access to private link of the Anna’s live Lilacs recital in New York City recording for 72 hours
- For $100 or more — you will receive all of the above plus special mention in the printed recital program and online notice (which may be in memory or honor of someone of your choice)
- For $250 or more — you will receive all of the above plus a collectable, authenticated, antique sheet of Chopin’s music, autographed by Anna Fedorova (example pictured below) — only 10 available, first come, first served
- For $500 or more — you will receive all of the above plus a 15-min private Zoom call or interview with Anna, for you and up to 3 friends.
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About the Davidsbündler Music Academy and Foundation
Anna and her husband, Nicholas Schwartz (a double bassist at Concertgebouw), are founders and artistic directors of the academy and foundation, a pioneering music school and non-profit organization dedicated to offering top training and a stimulating environment for exceptionally talented young classical pianists and string players.
In Anna and Nicholas’s words: “The idea of the Davidsbündler society was created by Robert Schumann. In his writings, the fictional members of the Davidsbündler were people representatives of free-spirited, progressive and open-minded society. These ideals are essential qualities of true artists and embody the modus operandi of the school… We believe that it is vital to develop both the technical side and creative/artistic side simultaneously. Great and focused teaching together with top musical experiences is the way to grow as an artist and communicator. With professional style performance opportunities, these young musicians also get a head start in their careers.”
At the academy, students receive between 40-120 hours of one-on-one lessons throughout the season and are offered concert opportunities, including live radio and television broadcasts and chamber music programs with some of the great musicians of our time.
The Davidsbündler Foundation awards scholarships to deserving low-income students and underrepresented. For €125, a young promising musician receives a private instrument lesson from an acclaimed professor. A €10,000 scholarship can enable a student to complete the full academic program for an entire year.
Supporters of the foundation include world-famous musicians like Steven Isserlis and Norma Fisher.
About the Lilacs
The Lilacs Recital Series, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, hosts intimate world-class private piano recitals in the heart of New York City. Lilacs artists include international prize winners, in-demand Carnegie Hall performers, up-and-coming piano wunderkinds — and Anna Fedorova on November 6, 2024. For a list of past recitals, see here. The Lilacs was founded and is run by Jennifer Cheng with the support of her husband Ien.