Category: Competition
Thirty-two pianists from 17 countries invited to participate in 2013 Cleveland International Piano Competition
A selection jury comprised of Frank Weinstock, CIPC Artistic Director Paul Schenly and CIPC Executive Director Pierre van der Westhuizen has done the nearly impossible: narrowed a pool of hundreds of applicants to an elite group of 32 invited contestants. According to Mr. Schenly the quality of this year’s applicants was higher than ever. “We […]
Continue ReadingCIPC offers a new way to experience the Cleveland Museum of Art
By David Franklin Sarah S. and Alexander M. Cutler Director Cleveland Museum of Art It’s important to me that the museum is a container for as many of the arts as possible. Fundamentally, art is about inspiration, creativity, and sensitivity. The experience of music can provide us with a new way to explore paintings. Music […]
Continue ReadingCIPC Festival adds a sensational new dimension to Competition
32 contestants? Yes. Breathtaking performances? Yes. Drama and excitement? Of course. But wait – there’s more! This year marks the launch of the CIPC Festival, a series of events running concurrently with the Competition that will entertain, engage, and expand the knowledge of anyone who wants to take a step or two beyond the contestant […]
Continue ReadingWhy I Like Competitions
by Mike Telin, ClevelandClassical.com I’ve recently become impressed by how deeply concerned organizations and companies are about finding out whether or not I have had an enjoyable experience. People everywhere are asking — how did you find your banking experience, your shopping experience, or your flight experience? Even websites have these little popup surveys — […]
Continue ReadingLook But Don’t Touch? Not For This Art!
As if Gartner Auditorium and Severance Hall were not large enough to contain the glorious music of the Cleveland International Piano Competition, 22 brightly decorated pianos will pop up on the streets of Cleveland to help celebrate the event this summer. Presented jointly by CIPC and Case Western Reserve University, the pianos are a delightfully […]
Continue ReadingCIPC and Steinway Continue Remarkable Partnership
When the first notes of the 2013 Cleveland International Piano Competition are played in Gartner Auditorium this summer, audience members will be treated to one of the most sublime sounds in the world of musical instruments: the Steinway concert grand piano. Those in attendance can relax, knowing that the quality of sound will remain the […]
Continue ReadingHow a Pianist Makes a Good Impression
CIPC Artistic Director Paul Schenly and Executive Director Pierre van der Westhuizen have just finished reviewing the applications and performance DVDs submitted for the 2013 Competition. Based on this experience, Pierre offers young pianists advice on how to make the best impression. This week, 110 very talented pianists received notification that they advanced to the […]
Continue ReadingSneak Peek at the 2013 Competition
Introducing the CIPC Festival Over the past few months the staff and volunteers at CIPC have been working enthusiastically to bring fresh and exciting new dimensions to the next Competition. Presented collectively as the CIPC Festival, each event is designed to offer patrons an opportunity to learn something new, enjoy a different kind of music, […]
Continue ReadingEmployment and Volunteer Opportunities at CIPC
Coordinating an event as large and as complex as the Cleveland International Piano Competition takes a lot of time, and the organization relies on part-time staff and volunteers in the months and weeks leading up to the start of the event to make it all come together. This year, for the first time, employment and […]
Continue ReadingAttention 2013 Applicants!
Saturday, December 15 is the last day to apply to the 2013 Competition. All applications submitted by midnight on that date will be considered. Click here for application instructions.
Continue ReadingJury selected for 2013 Competition
Eight distinguished pianists and pedagogues have been selected to serve on the jury for 2013, including Jury Chairman Einar Steen-Nøkleberg, Andrzej Jansinski, Daejin Kim, Alexander Korsantia, Haesun Paik, Roberto Plano (first prize winner at the 2001 Competition), Nelita True, and Frank Weinstock. Meet them after the jump.
Continue Reading2013 Competition to be held at Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland International Piano Competition has announced that the solo rounds for the 2013 Competition will be held at the Cleveland Museum of Art, giving fans of the musical extravaganza considerable reason to celebrate.
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