Category: Competition
Catching up with Alexander Schimpf
The new concert season has begun and Alexander Schimpf is off and running with the first of a series of tours that will keep him busy through the end of May. This one starts with a recital at Hiram College on October 30, and continues through November 24 with a performance of Grieg’s Piano Concerto in […]
Continue Reading5 Questions for Alexander Schimpf
First in a series of conversations with interesting people connected to the CIPC. Watch this space for more! 1. How did you first learn about the CIPC and what compelled you to apply? The competition is well known anyway – again and again I had heard about friends and colleagues who took part, and I also […]
Continue ReadingBravo Piano Sets Fundraising Record
The Bravo Piano gala hit just the right celebratory note on the final night of the final round at Severance Hall. Held this year in honor of long-time patrons Barbara and Mal Mixon, Bravo Piano drew 630 guests and raised more than $450,000, setting a fundraising record for CIPC. The gala was chaired by Jill […]
Continue ReadingFinal Results and Special Prizes
The CIPC extends its deepest thanks to the generous donors who presented this year’s prizes to our talented prize winners. First Prize Mixon First Prize of $50,000 to Stanislav Khristenko Presented by Mr. and Mrs. A. Malachi Mixon III
Continue ReadingHighlights from the 2013 Competition
As the final notes faded in Stanislav Khristenko’s encore performance at the Award Ceremony for the 2013 Cleveland International Piano Competition, marking the end of the epic 13-day event, a large and enthusiastic crowd rose one last time to its feet. Stanislav basked in the glow of his win, and the staff and volunteers who […]
Continue ReadingStanislav Khristenko wins First Prize; Special Prizes Awarded
On August 10 Stanislav Khristenko was named the Mixon First Prize winner of the 2013 Cleveland International Piano Competition. He was selected from a field of 28 candidates who performed over a ten-day period. In addition to a cash prize of $50,000 presented by Mr. and Mrs. A. Malachi Mixon III, one of the largest […]
Continue ReadingFinal Rounds at Severance Hall
Buy tickets now for the performances of the four finalists at Severance Hall! Call 216-231-1111 or visit clevelandorchestra.org.
Continue ReadingCompetition Live Stream Information
Beginning with the first performance on Wednesday, July 31, the solo rounds of the Cleveland International Piano Competition will be live-streamed from this page. Daily performance schedules will also be posted so viewers will know when each contestant will play. All times are U.S. Eastern Standard Time.
Continue ReadingEight days and counting
Buy your tickets now for the best show of the summer! In just seven days, 29 of the world’s finest concert pianists will lay it all on the line at the Cleveland International Cleveland Piano Competition, performing in a high-stakes challenge where the winner takes a $50,000 cash prize and concert engagements for the next […]
Continue ReadingMeet Stefan Sanderling
Maestro Stefan Sanderling has been given the exciting task of conducting the final round of the Cleveland International Piano Competition, showcasing the artistry of the four finalists with the incomparable Cleveland Orchestra. He looks forward to the responsibility with considerable enthusiasm. “It is always a great pleasure to work with young interesting musicians, especially when […]
Continue ReadingCompetition to switch to three-year cycle
CIPC fans that have become accustomed to attending the event in odd-numbered years are going to have to adjust their habits just a bit. After the 2013 Competition, our keyboard extravaganza will be held every three years, with the next event scheduled for 2016. This major shift was undertaken to accomplish several goals, according to […]
Continue ReadingUpcoming Bravo Piano gala is principal fundraiser for CIPC
Bravo Piano, the elegant black-tie gala held traditionally at Severance Hall on the final night of the Competition, will again serve as the primary fundraiser for the CIPC. In 2011 a substantial portion of CIPC’s budget was raised and more than 500 guests enjoyed the evening’s festivities. Under the leadership of Co-Chairmen Jill and Paul […]
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