
List of Events
Wednesday, July 7
July 7 7:00PM
America/New_York
Virtual Opening Ceremony
A celebration of our 2021 Cleveland International Piano Competition contestants.
A celebration of our 2021 Cleveland International Piano Competition contestants.
Virtual Opening Ceremony
Time: 7:00PMA celebration of our 2021 Cleveland International Piano Competition contestants.
Thursday, July 8
July 8 7:00PM
America/New_York
First Round Session 1
Contestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
Contestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
First Round Session 1
Time: 7:00PMContestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
Friday, July 9
July 9 7:00PM
America/New_York
First Round Session 2
Contestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
Contestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
First Round Session 2
Time: 7:00PMContestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
Friday, July 9
July 9 7:00PM
America/New_York
First Round Performances Watch Party
Enjoy a socially distanced broadcast of the Cleveland International Piano Competition like you’ve never seen before! Pack a picnic and bring your chairs to watch performances under the stars and on the big screen. Join us at the Van Aken District, located at Warrensville and Tuttle Road, for this exciting event.
Enjoy a socially distanced broadcast of the Cleveland International Piano Competition like you’ve never seen before! Pack a picnic and bring your chairs to watch performances under the stars and on the big screen. Join us at the Van Aken District, located at Warrensville and Tuttle Road, for this exciting event.
First Round Performances Watch Party
Time: 7:00PMEnjoy a socially distanced broadcast of the Cleveland International Piano Competition like you’ve never seen before! Pack a picnic and bring your chairs to watch performances under the stars and on the big screen. Join us at the Van Aken District, located at Warrensville and Tuttle Road, for this exciting event.
Saturday, July 10
July 10 2:00PM
America/New_York
First Round Session 3
Contestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
Contestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
First Round Session 3
Time: 2:00PMContestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
Sunday, July 11
July 11 2:00PM
America/New_York
First Round Session 4
Contestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
Contestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
First Round Session 4
Time: 2:00PMContestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
Sunday, July 11
July 11 10:00AM - 12:00PM
America/New_York
Family Fun Day
Families are invited to celebrate the 2021 Cleveland International Piano Competition with a free day of musical events themed around Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals! Enjoy live musical performances, fun activities, local face-painting and balloon artists, and goodie-bags, all happening at The Music Settlement in University Circle.
Families are invited to celebrate the 2021 Cleveland International Piano Competition with a free day of musical events themed around Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals! Enjoy live musical performances, fun activities, local face-painting and balloon artists, and goodie-bags, all happening at The Music Settlement in University Circle.
Family Fun Day
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PMFamilies are invited to celebrate the 2021 Cleveland International Piano Competition with a free day of musical events themed around Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals! Enjoy live musical performances, fun activities, local face-painting and balloon artists, and goodie-bags, all happening at The Music Settlement in University Circle.
Thursday, July 15
July 15 7:00PM
America/New_York
First Round Session 5
Contestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
Contestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
First Round Session 5
Time: 7:00PMContestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
Friday, July 16
July 16 7:00PM
America/New_York
First Round Session 6
Contestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
Contestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
First Round Session 6
Time: 7:00PMContestants perform their First Round solo recitals of 20 minutes from around the world.
Saturday, July 17
July 17 2:00PM
America/New_York
Second Round Session 1
Contestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Contestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Second Round Session 1
Time: 2:00PMContestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Sunday, July 18
July 18 2:00PM
America/New_York
Second Round Session 2
Contestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Contestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Second Round Session 2
Time: 2:00PMContestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Thursday, July 22
July 22 7:00PM
America/New_York
Second Round Session 3
Contestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Contestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Second Round Session 3
Time: 7:00PMContestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Friday, July 23
July 23 7:00PM
America/New_York
Second Round Session 4
Contestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Contestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Second Round Session 4
Time: 7:00PMContestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Saturday, July 24
July 24 2:00PM
America/New_York
Second Round Session 5
Contestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Contestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Second Round Session 5
Time: 2:00PMContestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Sunday, July 25
July 25 2:00PM
America/New_York
Second Round Session 6
Contestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Contestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Second Round Session 6
Time: 2:00PMContestants perform their Second Round solo recitals of 30 minutes from around the world.
Thursday, July 29
July 29 7:00PM
America/New_York
Semi-Final Round Performances Session 1
Live from Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, two Semi-Finalists perform solo recitals of 40-minutes, featuring popular music transcriptions commissioned specifically for the Cleveland International Piano Competition. Additional Semi-Finalists will also be paired up and featured in a piano duo performance.
Live from Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, two Semi-Finalists perform solo recitals of 40-minutes, featuring popular music transcriptions commissioned specifically for the Cleveland International Piano Competition. Additional Semi-Finalists will also be paired up and featured in a piano duo performance.
Semi-Final Round Performances Session 1
Time: 7:00PMLive from Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, two Semi-Finalists perform solo recitals of 40-minutes, featuring popular music transcriptions commissioned specifically for the Cleveland International Piano Competition. Additional Semi-Finalists will also be paired up and featured in a piano duo performance.
Friday, July 30
July 30 7:00PM
America/New_York
Semi-Final Round Performances Session 2
Live from Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, two Semi-Finalists perform solo recitals of 40-minutes, featuring popular music transcriptions commissioned specifically for the Cleveland International Piano Competition. Additional Semi-Finalists will also be paired up and featured in a piano duo performance.
Live from Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, two Semi-Finalists perform solo recitals of 40-minutes, featuring popular music transcriptions commissioned specifically for the Cleveland International Piano Competition. Additional Semi-Finalists will also be paired up and featured in a piano duo performance.
Semi-Final Round Performances Session 2
Time: 7:00PMLive from Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, two Semi-Finalists perform solo recitals of 40-minutes, featuring popular music transcriptions commissioned specifically for the Cleveland International Piano Competition. Additional Semi-Finalists will also be paired up and featured in a piano duo performance.
Saturday, July 31
July 31 10:00AM - 12:00PM
America/New_York
Jury Roundtable
President of Piano Cleveland Yaron Kohlberg leads the competition jurors in discussing what jurors listen for during performances and how music competitions impact careers.
President of Piano Cleveland Yaron Kohlberg leads the competition jurors in discussing what jurors listen for during performances and how music competitions impact careers.
Jury Roundtable
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PMPresident of Piano Cleveland Yaron Kohlberg leads the competition jurors in discussing what jurors listen for during performances and how music competitions impact careers.
Saturday, July 31
July 31 2:00PM
America/New_York
Semi-Final Round Performances Session 3
Live from Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, two Semi-Finalists perform solo recitals of 40-minutes, featuring popular music transcriptions commissioned specifically for the CIPC. Additional Semi-Finalists will also be paired up and featured in a piano duo performance.
Live from Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, two Semi-Finalists perform solo recitals of 40-minutes, featuring popular music transcriptions commissioned specifically for the CIPC. Additional Semi-Finalists will also be paired up and featured in a piano duo performance.
Semi-Final Round Performances Session 3
Time: 2:00PMLive from Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, two Semi-Finalists perform solo recitals of 40-minutes, featuring popular music transcriptions commissioned specifically for the CIPC. Additional Semi-Finalists will also be paired up and featured in a piano duo performance.
Sunday, August 1
August 1 2:00PM
America/New_York
Semi-Final Round Performances Session 4
Live from Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, two Semi-Finalists perform solo recitals of 40-minutes, featuring popular music transcriptions commissioned specifically for the CIPC. Additional Semi-Finalists will also be paired up and featured in a piano duo performance.
Live from Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, two Semi-Finalists perform solo recitals of 40-minutes, featuring popular music transcriptions commissioned specifically for the CIPC. Additional Semi-Finalists will also be paired up and featured in a piano duo performance.
Semi-Final Round Performances Session 4
Time: 2:00PMLive from Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, two Semi-Finalists perform solo recitals of 40-minutes, featuring popular music transcriptions commissioned specifically for the CIPC. Additional Semi-Finalists will also be paired up and featured in a piano duo performance.
Tuesday, August 3
August 3 7:00PM
America/New_York
Chamber Round Performances Session 1
The first two of four finalists perform chamber music with the engaging Escher String Quartet in Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
The first two of four finalists perform chamber music with the engaging Escher String Quartet in Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Chamber Round Performances Session 1
Time: 7:00PMThe first two of four finalists perform chamber music with the engaging Escher String Quartet in Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Wednesday, August 4
August 4 7:00PM
America/New_York
Chamber Round Performances Session 2
The second two of four finalists perform chamber music with the engaging Escher String Quartet in Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
The second two of four finalists perform chamber music with the engaging Escher String Quartet in Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Chamber Round Performances Session 2
Time: 7:00PMThe second two of four finalists perform chamber music with the engaging Escher String Quartet in Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Friday, August 6
August 6 7:00PM
America/New_York
Final Round Performances Session 1
The first two of four finalists perform concertos with the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, live from Severance Hall.
The first two of four finalists perform concertos with the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, live from Severance Hall.
Final Round Performances Session 1
Time: 7:00PMThe first two of four finalists perform concertos with the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, live from Severance Hall.
Saturday, August 7
August 7 7:00PM
America/New_York
Final Round Performance Session 2
The second two of four finalists perform concertos with The Cleveland Orchestra, live from Severance Hall.
The second two of four finalists perform concertos with The Cleveland Orchestra, live from Severance Hall.
Final Round Performance Session 2
Time: 7:00PMThe second two of four finalists perform concertos with The Cleveland Orchestra, live from Severance Hall.
Sunday, August 8
August 8 TBD
America/New_York
Bravo Piano
Join us for a socially-distanced celebratory evening of cocktails, dinner, and exclusive solo performances by our newly awarded medalists at the beautiful lakeside Shoreby Club. Choose the best night for you!
Information regarding tickets coming soon.
Join us for a socially-distanced celebratory evening of cocktails, dinner, and exclusive solo performances by our newly awarded medalists at the beautiful lakeside Shoreby Club. Choose the best night for you!
Information regarding tickets coming soon.
Bravo Piano
Time: TBDJoin us for a socially-distanced celebratory evening of cocktails, dinner, and exclusive solo performances by our newly awarded medalists at the beautiful lakeside Shoreby Club. Choose the best night for you!
Information regarding tickets coming soon.
Monday, August 9
August 9 TBD
America/New_York
Bravo Piano
Join us for a socially-distanced celebratory evening of cocktails, dinner, and exclusive solo performances by our newly awarded medalists at the beautiful lakeside Shoreby Club. Choose the best night for you!
Information regarding tickets coming soon.
Join us for a socially-distanced celebratory evening of cocktails, dinner, and exclusive solo performances by our newly awarded medalists at the beautiful lakeside Shoreby Club. Choose the best night for you!
Information regarding tickets coming soon.
Bravo Piano
Time: TBDJoin us for a socially-distanced celebratory evening of cocktails, dinner, and exclusive solo performances by our newly awarded medalists at the beautiful lakeside Shoreby Club. Choose the best night for you!
Information regarding tickets coming soon.
Tuesday, August 10
August 10 TBD
America/New_York
Bravo Piano
Join us for a socially-distanced celebratory evening of cocktails, dinner, and exclusive solo performances by our newly awarded medalists at the beautiful lakeside Shoreby Club. Choose the best night for you!
Information regarding tickets coming soon.
Join us for a socially-distanced celebratory evening of cocktails, dinner, and exclusive solo performances by our newly awarded medalists at the beautiful lakeside Shoreby Club. Choose the best night for you!
Information regarding tickets coming soon.
Bravo Piano
Time: TBDJoin us for a socially-distanced celebratory evening of cocktails, dinner, and exclusive solo performances by our newly awarded medalists at the beautiful lakeside Shoreby Club. Choose the best night for you!
Information regarding tickets coming soon.
Wednesday, August 11
August 11 TBD
America/New_York
Bravo Piano
Join us for a socially-distanced celebratory evening of cocktails, dinner, and exclusive solo performances by our newly awarded medalists at the beautiful lakeside Shoreby Club. Choose the best night for you!
Information regarding tickets coming soon.
Join us for a socially-distanced celebratory evening of cocktails, dinner, and exclusive solo performances by our newly awarded medalists at the beautiful lakeside Shoreby Club. Choose the best night for you!
Information regarding tickets coming soon.
Bravo Piano
Time: TBDJoin us for a socially-distanced celebratory evening of cocktails, dinner, and exclusive solo performances by our newly awarded medalists at the beautiful lakeside Shoreby Club. Choose the best night for you!
Information regarding tickets coming soon.