
Piano Cleveland Blog
Q&A with Martín García García
This past week, Piano Cleveland spoke with Martín García García, Mixon First Prize Winner of the 2021 Cleveland International Piano Competition, to understand how he is preparing for his upcoming debut at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, October 12th.
Continue ReadingThe History of Hearing Your Favorite Tunes on the Piano
Guest blog post by music historian and performer, Anna O’Connell. This year at the Cleveland International Piano Competition will mark the debut of a new exciting feature: Piano Transcriptions!
Continue ReadingPiano Pas de Deux
An Introduction to the New “Two Piano/Four Hands” Feature of the Semi-Final Round Guest blog post by music historian and performer, Anna O’Connell. This year’s Cleveland international Piano Competition holds something very special in store: piano duos! This exciting new addition to the competition will provide semi-finalists an opportunity to be heard alongside their solo […]
Continue ReadingThree Big Changes for the 2021 CIPC First and Second Rounds
This year’s competition has a host of exciting innovations to engage you, our audience members, in new ways. While the First and Second Rounds will look different from what you’ve come to expect, these three changes will bring you right into concert halls around the world to experience the artistry of our exceptional young contestants.
Continue ReadingRemembering Visionary Honorary Director,
A. Malachi Mixon, III
Piano Cleveland joins the arts community in mourning the passing of A. Malachi Mixon, III, a beloved member of the Piano Cleveland family and visionary supporter of the Cleveland International Piano Competition. Learn more about Malachi’s involvements here.
Continue Reading5 Things to Expect from Our First Virtual Competition
Want to watch? Go to our homepage, pianocleveland.org. All sessions begin at 7 pm EDT, and are rebroadcast the next day at 7 am EDT and 2 pm EDT. When you get to our website, click the ”play” button and the stream will start when the broadcast begins. As many of you know, the COVID-19 […]
Continue ReadingHello! We’re Piano Cleveland.
We present the Cleveland International Piano Competition, one of the most prestigious competitions in the world. It’s nice to meet you! You’re probably wondering who we are. So, we’ve put together a short FAQ to share a bit about our new identity.
Continue ReadingDirector of Operations Crystal Carlson Honored by Musical America
Crystal Carlson, Director of Operations, is among 30 individuals nationwide named as Musical America magazine’s 2019 Professionals of the Year. This honor recognizes “the often behind-the-scenes individuals who keep the performing arts alive and well and relevant.” With 14,000 performing arts organizations and 6,000 artists in more than 95 countries, Musical America is regarded as […]
Continue ReadingBuilding the audiences of tomorrow on #GivingTuesday
You probably know that your support on Giving Tuesday helps the Cleveland International Piano Competition provide Northeast Ohio with two weeks of breathtaking musical performances. But did you also know that your donation supports a full range of audience programming and community and educational initiatives for all audiences? Highlights from our 2019 educational outreach programs […]
Continue ReadingPiano Competition Application Tips
The deadline to apply for the 2020 Cleveland International Piano Competition is coming up. As you prepare your application, here are some things to keep in mind: The heart of any piano competition application is the video. Strive for the highest quality sound you can manage (let your friend with the new iPhone 11 put […]
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