named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Concerts
Free concerts for children and the public, presented in collaboration with guest artists and held at major New York City venues.
Elena Leonova International Young Pianists Competition
An international competition for young pianists that includes a panel of judges, public performances, and opportunities for winners to participate in workshops, masterclasses, and concerts in New York City.
Masterclass Series
Regular masterclasses led by professional pianists such as Natasha Paremski, Konstantin Soukhovetski, and Jonathan Biss, offering educational and performance development opportunities for members.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 3 activities
- Hosting masterclasses and educational workshops with guest artistsConducts masterclasses, workshops, and interactive lecture performances with renowned guest pianists and artists such as Konstantin Soukhovetski, Maria Asteriadou, Adam Golka, Jonathan Biss, Natasha Paremski, and Alessio Bax, held in New York City and virtually, including multi-day intensives and programs for youth organizations.
- Organizing performance opportunities for non-professional pianistsProvides performance recitals and artistic development opportunities for non-professional pianists, including those with professional careers outside music, through regular concert presentations in New York City and New Jersey at venues such as Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall), Lincoln Center, and Hunter College.
- Providing educational and pedagogical leadership in music institutionsSupports music education through leadership and teaching roles, including serving as Director of Pedagogy and Narrative Musicianship at the Bronx School for Music and as adjunct faculty at The Juilliard School since 2020.
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Music Awards and Honors Programs 1 activity
- Administering the Elena Leonova International Young Pianists CompetitionOrganizes and hosts an international competition for exceptional young pianists, including selection of winners such as Mehana Ellis, to support and recognize emerging talent in piano performance.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Presenting free concerts and community music eventsHosts free concerts and special musical events for the public, including performances for children and chamber music concerts featuring works by composers such as Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Mendelssohn, often held at prominent cultural venues in New York City.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Participating in artist residencies and performance festivalsServes as performer-in-residence at Pianofest in the Hamptons since 2011 and has held residencies at venues including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, contributing to long-term performance and educational engagement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$131K
Contributions & grants$131K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$125K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$42K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$87K
Cash—
Investments—
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Net assets$87K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +34.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- ALOK DUTT — BOARD MEMBER
- DR LEN HOROVITZ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- ACES Educational Center for the Arts Partner — Provides educational programming including masterclasses and residencies.
- Aleksandra Silber Partner — Judge and world-class pianist involved in the competition.
- Baruch Performing Arts Center Partner — Presented concerts at Baruch Performing Arts Center
- Bronx School for Music Partner — Konstantin serves as Director of Pedagogy and Narrative Musicianship.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Hosts NYPS concerts and special events at Weill Recital Hall.
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Presented concerts at Carnegie Hall (Weill Hall)
- Chee-Yun Partner — Judge and violin superstar soloist involved in the competition.
- Dr. Len Horovitz Partner — Performing member and original member of NYPS, involved in honoring the organization's founding vision.
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Partner — Presented concerts at Lenfell Hall of Fairleigh Dickinson University
- German Consulate Partner — Presented concerts at the Concert Hall of the German Consulate
- Grand Piano Series Partner — Engages in musical education initiatives such as masterclasses and residency programs.
- Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestras Partner — Collaborates on masterclasses, interactive lecture performances, and residency programs.
- Hunter College Partner — Hosts NYPS concerts and special events at its performance venues.
- Hunter College Partner — Presented concerts at Hunter College
- International Keyboard Odyssiad and Festival Partner — Hosted a 3-day workshop on Narrative Musicianship.
- Kaufman Music Center Partner — Hosts NYPS concerts and special events at Merkin Hall.
- Klavierhaus Partner — Hosted the masterclass event at its venue.
- Konstantin Soukhovetski Partner — Guest artist conducting a masterclass with NYPS.
- Liederkranz Hall Partner — Presented concerts at Liederkranz Hall
- Lincoln Center Partner — Hosts NYPS concerts and special events at Bruno Walter Auditorium.
- Natasha Paremski Partner — Artistic Director and judge in the competition.
- Natasha Paremski Partner — Artistic Director of NYPS and key artistic leader.
- Pianofest in the Hamptons Partner — Konstantin serves as Artist-in-Residence since 2011.
- Pinchas Zukerman Partner — Associated through mentorship of violinist SoHyun Ko, who is presented as a protégé of Pinchas Zukerman in a performance organized by the New York Piano Society.
- Steinway Hall Partner — Hosts NYPS concerts and special events.
- Steinway Hall Partner — Presented concerts at Steinway Hall
- The Juilliard School Partner — Konstantin serves as adjunct faculty, contributing to music pedagogy.
- tonebase.co Partner — Conducted a virtual two-week Narrative Musicianship intensive.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artist Mentorship and Performance Accessmethodology: artist-mentorship-and-performanceBy connecting non-professional and emerging pianists with professional guest artists and performance opportunities in major venues, the organization fosters artistic development because direct exposure to accomplished performers and live audiences accelerates growth and builds confidence.
- Community Engagement Through Accessible Music Educationmethodology: music-education-through-engaged-pedagogyBy offering free concerts for children and using interactive formats like masterclasses and lecture-performances, the organization promotes music appreciation and education because experiential, low-barrier access fosters lifelong engagement with the arts.
- Competitive Talent Development Modelmethodology: competitive-selectionBy using a competitive selection process led by distinguished musicians, the organization identifies and supports emerging young talent because structured recognition and curated performance platforms increase motivation, visibility, and artistic rigor.
- Interdisciplinary Artistic Innovationmethodology: interdisciplinary-artistic-collaborationBy integrating piano performance with other art forms such as modern dance, the organization creates innovative artistic projects because cross-disciplinary collaboration expands expressive possibilities and attracts diverse audiences.