The Stars of Summer Masters is a premier recital and salon series presenting internationally acclaimed artists in thoughtfully curated performances in Cleveland and beyond.

While The Stars of Summer began as an international youth competition, the Masters project represents its artistic extension — a platform that brings world-class performers to our community and creates intimate, meaningful encounters between artists and audiences.

Our Inaugural Concert

The series opened with a landmark recital by Polina Osetinskaya at Severance Music Center.

This inaugural evening set the tone for the Masters vision:

uncompromising artistic depth

intellectually curated programming

and a refined concert experience that honors both tradition and innovation

Hosted in one of America’s most distinguished concert halls — home to The Cleveland Orchestra — the recital marked a powerful beginning for a new cultural chapter in Cleveland.

The Salon Experience

In November, we presented a private concert evening, “The Music of Opera and Ballet,” an elegant salon-style gathering designed to revive the historic tradition of intimate artistic exchange.

This special event brought together patrons, musicians, and cultural leaders for a program that celebrated the dramatic and lyrical worlds of opera and ballet in a refined, close-setting atmosphere — where conversation and music coexist.

The Stars of Summer Masters is committed to creating both grand public performances and intimate private musical experiences.

Our Structure

The Stars of Summer is the registered name of the Cleveland School of Dance, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization.

Under this umbrella, the organization supports:

The international youth competition (mentioned here as our foundational initiative)

The Masters recital series

Educational and cultural programming

All ticket purchases and contributions support the nonprofit mission of presenting exceptional artistry and fostering cultural excellence.

Our Vision

The Stars of Summer Masters seeks to:

Bring internationally recognized artists to Cleveland

Build bridges between established masters and emerging talent

Enrich the city’s cultural landscape

Cultivate a community of engaged, thoughtful music lovers

We believe concerts should be more than events — they should be experiences that elevate, connect, and inspire.

We invite you to join us.

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