MUSIC SALONS
At our school, the Music Salon is a unique and inclusive offering designed for all our students, regardless of their skill level. Every two weeks, we host an intimate concert where students of any age and proficiency, along with teachers and guests, are encouraged to perform. The only requirement is their readiness to share what they've been learning. Whether they're beginners or advanced learners, this platform provides a supportive and motivating environment for everyone. In addition to these bi-weekly events, we also host a grand annual concert, offering a larger stage for showcasing their growth and achievements over the year. Our approach ensures that every student has frequent opportunities to perform, learn, and get inspired, creating a dynamic and nurturing musical community.
11 May 2025 at 2:00:00 am
11 May 2025 at 6:00:00 am
11 May 2025 at 7:00:00 am
FREE for MPI students
Location: Master Piano Institute Basement Studio
Double piano concert
with Nathan inkiriwang
Double the Pianos, Double the Magic – An Evening with Nathan and His Students
Join us for a heartwarming and high-energy concert featuring the talented students of pianist and teacher Nathan Inkriwang, performing side by side with him in an exciting selection of two-piano works including
Tritsch Tratsch Polka | Liszt Hungarian dance 2 | Rachmaninoff Suite No 2.
This is more than just a concert – it’s a celebration of musical growth, mentorship, and collaboration. Watch young pianists bring their pieces to life on stage, supported and inspired by Nathan himself.
Date: Sat, 10th May, 5:30pm
Location: Master Music Studio
Unit 6, 80 Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe 2037 NSW
Just show up—FREE admission, no tickets or registration required.
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Quartet 121: Haydn, Schubert & Fauré
Experience the award-winning music of Quartet 121
Join Quartet 121, winner of the prestigious 2025 Sydney Eisteddfod Orvieto Musica Festival Scholarship, for an evening of exceptional string quartet masterpieces. This ensemble of Sydney Conservatorium students will showcase their artistry through works spanning centuries of chamber music, from Haydn's classical elegance to Fauré's lush romanticism.
Programme
String Quartet in D major, Op. 20 No. 4 by Joseph Haydn
Quartettsatz, D. 703 by Franz Schubert
String Quartet in E minor, Op. 121 by Gabriel Fauré
About Quartet 121
Founded in February 2024, Quartet 121 brings together four promising young musicians from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Currently preparing for their residency at the premiere Orvieto Musica Festival in Umbria, Italy, they are being mentored by New Zealand String Quartet violinist Peter Clark.
The quartet features Isaac Shatford (violin) from Christchurch with experience in both orchestral and solo performance, Gabriel Kerridge (violin) from Sydney who has performed with various youth orchestras, Somerset Peede (viola) who studied with leading orchestral musicians in London and Berlin, and Francis Yoon (cello) from Auckland who has developed his chamber music skills through international festivals and collaborations.
Tickets
General Admission ticket: $45.00
Concession (Pensioners, Children) ticket: $35.00
Date and Time:
Sat, 24 May, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm AEST
Location
Master Music Studio
Unit 6/80 Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia
Note: MPI students can apply their VIP or SVIP discount codes.
Viola Sonatas of the 19th Century
Join violist Somerset Peede and pianist Stefan Christie for an evening devoted to rarely performed 19th century works for viola and piano. This recital features two substantial sonatas by Philipp Scharwenka and Henri Vieuxtemps, composers whose contributions to the viola repertoire deserve wider recognition.
Philipp Scharwenka's Viola Sonata (1899) showcases the composer's gift for lyrical melody and harmonic sophistication, while Vieuxtemps' B-flat Major Sonata (1863) demonstrates the composer's deep understanding of string instruments, featuring evocative character pieces within its three-movement structure.
Programme
Sonata for Viola and Piano (1899) by Philipp Scharwenka
I. Fantasia
II. Allegretto
III. Allegro
Sonata in B-flat Major for Viola and Piano (1863) by Henri Vieuxtemps
I. Maestoso
II. Barcarolla
III. Finale scherzando
With guest pianist Michael Song
About the Artists
Somerset Peede (viola) has been deemed by reviewers as "exemplary no matter the music" for her work with the Guildhall Bauhaus Band (Nightshift Magazine) and a chamber musician who truly "ha[s] fun" on stage (The Greenwood Commonwealth). Somerset thrives in a wide array of performance settings, having performed with organizations including the London Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Ballet, Trackdown Studios, and Middleburg Film Festival. She has appeared at venues worldwide including the Kennedy Center, National Gallery of Art, Barbican Centre, Charterhouse Chapel, Zionskirche, Sydney Opera House, and Oxford University. An avid performer of new music, Somerset has given more than a dozen world premieres.
Somerset graduated from the Blair School of Music (Vanderbilt University, USA) with a Bachelor of Music Performance & Highest Honors in Musicology, and completed her Masters in Orchestral Artistry at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in partnership with the London Symphony Orchestra. She is currently pursuing her second Master of Music Studies with Roger Benedict at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Stefan Christie (piano) has performed widely as both a soloist and chamber musician in the United Kingdom, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, and the United States. He holds a Bachelor of Music and Honours degree from the University of Melbourne where he studied with Janine Sowden, as well as a Graduate Certificate and a Master's Degree in Piano Performance from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where he studied with Lucy Parham, Peter Bithell, and Caroline Palmer.
During his collegiate studies, Stefan participated in masterclasses with esteemed pianists including Joan Havill, Alexandre Dossin, Kenji Fugimura, Jerry Wong, Charles Owen, Igor Machlak, Noriko Ogawa, Laura Roberts, Carole Presland, Richard Goode, Philip Jenkins, and Imogen Cooper. A passionate collaborator, Stefan has performed extensively with string players, singers, and other instrumentalists in both duo and ensemble settings. His love of chamber music continues to play a central role in his performance life. He is the recipient of several major awards, including the FW Homewood Scholarship, Donovan-Johnston Memorial Scholarship, the Prestigious Travelling Scholarship, and a Guildhall Financial Award.
Tickets
General Admission ticket: $45.00
Concession (Pensioners, Children) ticket: $35.00
Date and Time:
Thu, 29 May, 6:30pm - 8pm AEST
Location
Master Music Studio
Unit 6/80 Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia
Note: MPI students can apply their VIP or SVIP discount codes.
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An Evening of
CHOPIN
Programme
Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31
Romance (Larghetto) from Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52
Nocturne (selection to be announced)
Waltz (selection to be announced)
Mazurka (selection to be announced)
Experience the soul-stirring beauty of Chopin performed by acclaimed pianist Elen Rapoport with special guests Erica Zhu and Kathy Piao.
Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the timeless music of Frédéric Chopin at Master Music Studio. Acclaimed Russian-born pianist Elen Rapoport, a graduate of the prestigious Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, brings her exceptional artistry to this intimate recital.
"Elen Rapoport is a sensational pianist... a passion and charisma that almost burned up the keyboard. Her extraordinary bravura playing has perfect technical control, clarity and remarkably vivid light and shade to her nuancing..." - Christchurch Star
Tickets
General Admission ticket: $45.00
Concession (Pensioners, Children) ticket: $35.00
Date and Time:
Sat, 31 May, 5:30 pm AEST
Location
Master Music Studio
Unit 6/80 Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia
Note: MPI students can apply their VIP or SVIP discount codes.
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Tales: A Piano RecitalCHOPIN
Programme
Cécile Chaminade (1857–1944) – Les Sylvains Op.60, Les Willis Op.40 & Caprice Impromptu Op.153
Frank Bridge (1879–1941) – A Fairy Tale H.128
Nikolai Medtner (1880–1951) – Six Skazki Op.51
Tales presents a compelling exploration of narrative in music, featuring pianist Michael Song performing programmatic piano works by Cécile Chaminade, Frank Bridge, and Nikolai Medtner. Unified by their shared engagement with storytelling, these compositions draw inspiration from fairy-like and supernatural beings, as well as the vibrant world of Russian folklore.
Chaminade's works capture the enchantment of mythical woodland creatures and supernatural beings, while Bridge's four-movement A Fairy Tale takes listeners on a journey through "The Princess," "The Ogre," "The Spell," and "The Prince." Medtner's Six Skazki ("Six Tales") were inspired by Russian folklore characters including Cinderella and Ivanushka the Fool.
This programme invites the listener to enter a realm where music transcends abstraction, offering vivid glimpses into timeless tales shaped by fantasy, legend, and the enduring human fascination with story.
About the Pianist
A young pianist with a passion for narrative and expression, Michael Song invites listeners on a journey through sound, where storytelling and imagination meet at the keys. With roots in China, Michael moved to New Zealand in 2012, where his love for music-making was nurtured under the long-standing mentorship of pianist Flavio Villani.
He completed a Bachelor of Music with first class honours at the University of Auckland, where he was recognised with multiple Top of the Course Awards. Michael was a semi-finalist in the prestigious Lewis Eady National Piano Competition and has performed across Auckland in various settings.
Now based in Sydney, Michael is completing his Master of Music Studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music under the guidance of pianist Paul Rickard-Ford and is one of six recipients of the 2024 George and Margaret Henderson Scholarship.
Tickets
General Admission ticket: $45.00
Concession (Pensioners, Children) ticket: $35.00
Date and Time:
Sat, 7 Jun, 4:30pm - 5:30pm AEST
Location
Master Music Studio
Unit 6/80 Wentworth Park Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia
Note: MPI students can apply their VIP or SVIP discount codes.
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Andy Deng & Christopher Malek
Piano Music Through the Centuries
Immerse yourself in the world of piano masterpieces, spanning centuries and styles. With our Supporting Partner, Theme & Variations, we present a captivating concert of piano music through the ages with acclaimed pianists Andy Deng and Christopher Malek. This afternoon of piano masterpieces showcases the vast emotional range of the instrument, from the depths of melancholy to the heights of heroic grandeur. Explore the nuances of French music with pieces by Poulenc, Ravel, and Debussy, complemented by masterworks by Mozart, Schubert, Chopin, and Prokofiev.
PROGRAMME
Andy Deng
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Poulenc: Mélancolie (Melancholy)
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Ravel: Alborada del gracioso (The Jester’s Morning Song)
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Ravel: La vallée des cloches (The Valley of the Bells)
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Debussy: L'Isle joyeuse (The Joyful Island)
Christopher Malek
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Mozart: 12 Variations on "Ah! vous dirai-je, maman," K. 265
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Schubert: Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat major, Op. 90
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Chopin: Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53, "Heroic"
Andy Deng and Christopher Malek
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Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16
IV. Allegro tempestoso
Note: MPI students can apply their VIP or SVIP discount codes.
10th ANNUAL TEACHERS' CONCERT, 2024
We're delighted to reveal the comeback of our much-anticipated annual teacher concert! Please mark your calendars for 1st September 2024, as we gather at Verbrugghen Hall for an unforgettable day.
Tickets information:
Adults - $65pp, Children - $55pp
2 Adults + Child - $165
2 Adults + 2 Children - $200
Discounts are available for VIPs and SVIPs
Prices are for standard seatings; view our tickets page for more details.
Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
12 Variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je, maman”, K.265
Performer: Christopher Malek (Piano)
Philip Glass, arranged by Shane Tartakover
Etude No. 6
New arrangement for Piano and Cello
Performers: Yichao Ma (Piano), Aleksandar Zivkovic (Cello)
George Frideric Handel, arranged by Johan Halvorsen
Passacaglia for Violin and Viola (based on a theme by Handel)
Performers: Alina Xie (Violin), Somerset Peede (Viola)
Robert Schumann, arranged by Lee Dionne
Widmung
Performers: Marija Stojakovic (Violin), Aleksandar Zivkovic (Cello), Elen Rapoport (Piano)
Traditional, arranged by the Danish String Quartet
Sekstur from Vendsyssel – The Peat Dance
Performers: Marija Stojakovic (Violin), Alina Xie (Viola), Aleksandar Zivkovic (Cello), Elen Rapoport (Piano)
Antonio Vivaldi, arranged by Angela Sooji Kyung
"L'Inverno" (Winter) from The Four Seasons, 2nd movement
Performer: Angela Sooji Kyung (Piano)
Claude Debussy
Estampes: III. Jardins sous la pluie (Net et vif), L. 100/3
Performer: Riwa Komine (Piano)
Franz Liszt
12 Transcendental Etudes: No. 8, Wilde Jagd
Performer: Nathan Inkiriwang (Piano)
Witold Lutosławski
Variations on a Theme by Paganini, for Two Pianos
Performers: Nathan Inkiriwang (Piano), Jayde Wang (Piano)
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George Gershwin, arranged by Earl Wild
Embraceable You
Performer: Benjamin Harris (Piano)
Drum Duet
Performers: Toby Dunan (Drum), Manson Luk (Drum)
Sergei Prokofiev, arranged by Vadim Borisovsky
Romeo and Juliet: Introduction and Juliet as a Young Girl
Performers: Somerset Peede (Viola), Stefan Christie (Piano)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arranged by Arcadi Volodos
Turkish March
Performer: Christopher Malek (Piano)
Joe Hisaishi, arranged by Nathan Inkiriwang
Tonari no Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro)
New arrangement for Two Pianos
Performers: Winnie Lam (Piano), Nathan Inkiriwang (Piano)
ANNUAL STUDENT CONCERT
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's unforgettable Annual Concert! The performances were truly inspiring, and we are so proud of all our talented students. The memories created during this special event will be cherished forever. Now, it's time to relive those magical moments – click the button below to view and download the concert photos!
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10th ANNUAL TEACHERS' CONCERT, 2024
1 Sept | SUN 3:00PM
Join us for an unforgettable musical experience at Master Piano Institute's annual staff gala!
Our talented teaching staff will impress you with their fantastic music and performance skills in a formal recital setting. With a diverse program of beloved musical works, this event has been a huge success in the past, selling out every year.
Don't miss out on the best showcase yet in 2024 - it's going to be amazing!
Location: Sydney Conservatorium of Music Verbrugghen Hall
2023 Teachers'
Gala Concert
20 Aug | SUN 4:30PM
Experience a Unique Musical Feast with Master Piano Institute’s Concert!
Only once a year, we are proud to present our annual staff gala performance – an opportunity to hear our teaching staff demonstrating their fantastic music and performance skills in a formal recital setting. The calibre of performance and diverse program of much-loved musical works has led to sold-out recitals in past years. We can’t wait to present our best showcase yet in 2023!
Location: Zenith Theatre and Convention Centre, 821 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067
(Lecture Concert)
A Piano Adventure: World Dances at your Fingertips: Lia & Riwa
13 OCT | FRI 6:30PM
Join Riwa and Lia for an immersive lecture concert dedicated to dance music. Featuring 16 captivating piano pieces, both solos and duets, spanning Ballet to Tango and more! With each note, uncover the rich tapestry of dances like Flamenco, Polka, and Jazz Waltz.
Location:
Steinway Gallery Sydney
45 Chandos St St Leonards, NSW 2065
2023 Students' Concert
28 Oct | SAT - 6 sessions
Join us for a celebration of a whole year of efforts and achievements.
Location: Zenith Theatre and Convention Centre, 821 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067
2019 Teachers'
Gala Concert
Our 2019 Gala at Sydney Conservatorium of Music:
Over 400 audiences came to enjoy the annual gala concert. Our talented teaching staff and guest artists have performed on the big stage. Works by Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven.. and a premiere of an arrangement piece for two pianos, by our teacher, Angela and Yicaho, Symphony by Mozart.
2019 Students' Concert
18th Aug, 2019
We held 3 concerts for both adult students and children students in Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
80 performers performed beautifully, here is the highlight.
Film Melodies & Improv:
Elen & Marija
28 MAY | SUN 4:30PM / 6:30PM
A captivating evening of music featuring Elen Rapoport on piano and Marija on violin. Enjoy enchanting short pieces from your favorite films, a dazzling performance of Franck's Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major, and an exciting surprise segment where the duo will create an improvised piece on the spot, inspired by notes provided by the audience.
(VIP/SVIP: Extra Discount Available)
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Adult: $45 Child: $35
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2 Adults & 1 Child: $115
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2 Adults & 2 Children: $140
Location: Zenith Theatre and Convention Centre, 821 Pacific Hwy, Chatswood NSW 2067
To Reach into Space
18 DEC | SUN | 4:30PM
Aspiring musician and composer Phoebe Wu will perform her LTCL repertoires including Liszt, Debussy, Mozart and Beethoven.
* $10/ Per adult. $7 Per child*
Location: Master Piano Institute, Level B1, Salon Hall.
Healing through the music of Piano & Cello
04 DEC | SUN | 6:30PM
Elen Rapoport & Vladimir Schvedov will perform all-time favorite music of piano and cello by J.S.Bach, C.Frank and S.Rachmaninoff
* $40/ Per adult. $35 Per child*
Location: Master Piano Institute, Level B1, Salon Hall.
ANDY DENG RECITAL
NOV 12 | SAT | 6:30PM
Andy Deng, the winner of the Sydney Eisteddfod Recital Award, brings together four contrasting pieces from Debussy, Vine, Liszt and Scriabin, that explore the range of image and energy in solo piano music.
$40/ Per adult. $35 Per child*
Location: Master Piano Institute, Level B1, Salon Hall.
Nathan Inkiriwang Recital
- Beyond the Piano -
AUG 14 | SUN | 3:00 pm
* $40/ Per adult. $35 Per child*
Nathan Inkiriwang, an internationally recognized award winning pianist will bring the world's finest works, that were originally composed for other instruments, to the piano.
Location: Master Piano Institute, Level B1, Salon Hall.
Classical Gruitar Recital
- Brett Gomez -
MAY 15 | SUN | 11:00 am
* $35/ Per adult. $20 Per child*
Brett Gómez, An Australian guitarist developing a reputation as an extraordinary virtuoso amongst the next generation of guitarists, Brett regularly performs across Australia, Europe and Asia.
In this concert at the Master Piano Institute, Brett will be performing a diverse program of music by Legnani, Bach, Barrios and Regondi.
Location: Master Piano Institute, Level B1, Salon Hall.
Violin Masterclass
- Marija Stojakovic -
JUNE 19 | SAT | 1:00 pm
* $15/ PERSON FOR AUDIENCE *
please book soon as there are limited seats
The invited 3 advanced students for the master class will perform their repertoires. The teacher will then provide constructive comments on the performances. Thereby creating priceless learning opportunities for both performer and audience. Students will receive individualized and pertinent advice towards refining their artistry. While the audience is able to learn vicariously and experience how a master's guidance improves their performance.
At the end, teacher Marija will perform.
Location: Master Piano Institute, Level B1, Salon Hall.
2021 ANNUAL CONCERT
Date: October 10th, 2021
Time: Sunday | 3:30 - 6:00 PM
Venue: Verbrugghen Hall
at Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Senior Class
PIANO RECITAL
MAY 22 | SAT | 5:30 pm
* FREE ENTRY *
Bonnie and Jayde are performing their Cmus and Lmus exam pieces
at the recital on 22 May 2021.
The program is diverse, featuring expressive and technically challenging
pieces that demonstrate the outstanding effort, passion,
and commitment of these young pianists.
Shere this musical journey with them at this recital.
Location: Master Piano Institute, Level B1, Salon Hall.
RUSSIAN RENDEZVOUS
A must-see concert on Sunday,
featuring our teacher Natalia Raspopova.
MAY 02 | SUN | 4:00 pm
Location: St Stephens Church, 197 Macquarie St, Sydney.
A concert featuring scenes from Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin and a selection of Russian art song,
performed in Russian, including Mussorgsky's Songs and Dances of Death, and songs by Rachmaninoff and Borodin.
In addition to playing Russian songs with Australia's finest renowned singers, Natalia will also perform very virtuosic piano solo pieces -- Scriabin Etude Op.8 No.12, Rachmaninoff Prelude and more.
MPI students 10% discount : Please contact us