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Wednesday, July 1
July 1 10:00 AM EDT
America/New_York
Announcement of contestants
Join us as we announce the contestants that will participate in the Virtu(al)oso competition.
Announcement of contestants
Time: 10:00 AM EDTJoin us as we announce the contestants that will participate in the Virtu(al)oso competition.
Thursday, July 16
July 16 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids: Introduction
Welcome to our Virtual PianoKids world tour, where we will be exploring the building blocks of music, and the countries from which our contestants will be performing! Get to know the piano in this introductory video and to use during the rest of our series.
Virtual PianoKids: Introduction
Time: 11:30 AM EDTWelcome to our Virtual PianoKids world tour, where we will be exploring the building blocks of music, and the countries from which our contestants will be performing! Get to know the piano in this introductory video and to use during the rest of our series.
Friday, July 17
July 17 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids: Painting with Music
Experience the various color palettes of music as students learn about Timbre. Be ready to explore the different color tones of instruments and their sounds. Through hands-on, visual art activities, students will gain a better understanding of different sound qualities and how to express what they’re hearing.
Virtual PianoKids: Painting with Music
Time: 11:30 AM EDTExperience the various color palettes of music as students learn about Timbre. Be ready to explore the different color tones of instruments and their sounds. Through hands-on, visual art activities, students will gain a better understanding of different sound qualities and how to express what they’re hearing.
Monday, July 20
July 20 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids: China
Our first stop is China, where we will learn about its culture and music! From the pentatonic scale to its native instruments, we dive into the qualities that make Chinese music sound so unique. Using a sound painting activity, students will have the chance to apply their new knowledge about Timbre to Chinese music.
Virtual PianoKids: China
Time: 11:30 AM EDTOur first stop is China, where we will learn about its culture and music! From the pentatonic scale to its native instruments, we dive into the qualities that make Chinese music sound so unique. Using a sound painting activity, students will have the chance to apply their new knowledge about Timbre to Chinese music.
Tuesday, July 21
July 21 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids: Playing with Pitch
Join us as we explore the “highs” and “lows” of Pitch, where students will learn how to differentiate high notes from low notes. Through fun, hands-on activities and sing-alongs – not to mention help from the animal kingdom – students will also gain a basic understanding of solfege.
Virtual PianoKids: Playing with Pitch
Time: 11:30 AM EDTJoin us as we explore the “highs” and “lows” of Pitch, where students will learn how to differentiate high notes from low notes. Through fun, hands-on activities and sing-alongs – not to mention help from the animal kingdom – students will also gain a basic understanding of solfege.
Wednesday, July 22
July 22 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids: Germany
Next stop: Germany! We will get the chance revisit the subject of solfege and Pitch as we learn a German children’s song. Students will want to get up and move to demonstrate the fun ups-and-downs of Oompah music!
Virtual PianoKids: Germany
Time: 11:30 AM EDTNext stop: Germany! We will get the chance revisit the subject of solfege and Pitch as we learn a German children’s song. Students will want to get up and move to demonstrate the fun ups-and-downs of Oompah music!
Thursday, July 23
July 23 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids: Moving with Tempo
Come move with us as we explore the idea of Tempo! With the help of a crafting activity, we learn how to feel slow, medium, and fast tempos through movement, and we consider how different tempos make us feel.
Virtual PianoKids: Moving with Tempo
Time: 11:30 AM EDTCome move with us as we explore the idea of Tempo! With the help of a crafting activity, we learn how to feel slow, medium, and fast tempos through movement, and we consider how different tempos make us feel.
Friday, July 24
July 24 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids: United Kindgom
Hop across the pond to the United Kingdom to learn about its culture and music. Students will get an opportunity to apply their knowledge of Tempo as we listen to a popular classical music piece and learn some moves to an old-English folk dance.
Virtual PianoKids: United Kindgom
Time: 11:30 AM EDTHop across the pond to the United Kingdom to learn about its culture and music. Students will get an opportunity to apply their knowledge of Tempo as we listen to a popular classical music piece and learn some moves to an old-English folk dance.
Monday, July 27
July 27 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids: Fun with Form
Ever notice that songs often repeat certain words and melodies? Learn why as we explore the music building block of Form. Using a familiar children’s song and engaging movement and drawing activities, we break down two musical forms in a way that even our youngest listeners will be able to understand.
Virtual PianoKids: Fun with Form
Time: 11:30 AM EDTEver notice that songs often repeat certain words and melodies? Learn why as we explore the music building block of Form. Using a familiar children’s song and engaging movement and drawing activities, we break down two musical forms in a way that even our youngest listeners will be able to understand.
Tuesday, July 28
July 28 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids: United States of America
Our journey around the world ends with a closer look at the culture and music of our home country: the United States of America. We will be taking students on a journey through Jazz that will have them singing using scat syllables and incorporating their knowledge of Form structure as they play accompaniment on their craft pianos.
Virtual PianoKids: United States of America
Time: 11:30 AM EDTOur journey around the world ends with a closer look at the culture and music of our home country: the United States of America. We will be taking students on a journey through Jazz that will have them singing using scat syllables and incorporating their knowledge of Form structure as they play accompaniment on their craft pianos.
Wednesday, July 29
July 29 7:00 PM EDT
America/New_York
Opening Ceremony
Hosted by Zsolt Bognár, host and creator of the popular video series, Living the Classical Life, and Piano Cleveland President Yaron Kohlberg, this exciting event will introduce our contestants and bring well-wishes from pianists, music leaders, and celebrities around the world. The ceremony will also feature a special performance by Israeli pianist Omri Mor.
Opening Ceremony
Time: 7:00 PM EDTHosted by Zsolt Bognár, host and creator of the popular video series, Living the Classical Life, and Piano Cleveland President Yaron Kohlberg, this exciting event will introduce our contestants and bring well-wishes from pianists, music leaders, and celebrities around the world. The ceremony will also feature a special performance by Israeli pianist Omri Mor.
Thursday, July 30
July 30 7:00 PM EDT
America/New_York
First Round, Session 1
Five contestants perform a solo piano program of 20 minutes.
- Josquin Otal
- Tian Tang
- Elia Cecino
- Roman Kosyakov
- Xiaoya Wan
First Round, Session 1
Time: 7:00 PM EDTFive contestants perform a solo piano program of 20 minutes.
- Josquin Otal
- Tian Tang
- Elia Cecino
- Roman Kosyakov
- Xiaoya Wan
Friday, July 31
July 31 7:00 PM EDT
America/New_York
First Round, Session 2
Five contestants perform a solo piano program of 20 minutes.
- Lin Ye
- Kevin Ahfat
- Julian Miles Trevelyan
- Francesco Granata
- Kiron Atom Tellian
First Round, Session 2
Time: 7:00 PM EDTFive contestants perform a solo piano program of 20 minutes.
- Lin Ye
- Kevin Ahfat
- Julian Miles Trevelyan
- Francesco Granata
- Kiron Atom Tellian
Saturday, August 1
August 1 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids Encore: China
Our first stop is China, where we will learn about its culture and music! From the pentatonic scale to its native instruments, we dive into the qualities that make Chinese music sound so unique. Using a sound painting activity, students will have the chance to apply their new knowledge about Timbre to Chinese music.
Virtual PianoKids Encore: China
Time: 11:30 AM EDTOur first stop is China, where we will learn about its culture and music! From the pentatonic scale to its native instruments, we dive into the qualities that make Chinese music sound so unique. Using a sound painting activity, students will have the chance to apply their new knowledge about Timbre to Chinese music.
Saturday, August 1
August 1 7:00 PM EDT
America/New_York
First Round, Session 3
Five contestants perform a solo piano program of 20 minutes.
- Lovre Marušić
- Tamila Salimdjanova
- Arseniy Gusev
- Mariia Narodytska
- Sergey Belyavskiy
First Round, Session 3
Time: 7:00 PM EDTFive contestants perform a solo piano program of 20 minutes.
- Lovre Marušić
- Tamila Salimdjanova
- Arseniy Gusev
- Mariia Narodytska
- Sergey Belyavskiy
Sunday, August 2
August 2 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids Encore: Germany
Next stop: Germany! We will get the chance to revisit the subject of solfege and Pitch as we learn a German children’s song. Students will want to get up and move to demonstrate the fun ups-and-downs of Oompah music!
Virtual PianoKids Encore: Germany
Time: 11:30 AM EDTNext stop: Germany! We will get the chance to revisit the subject of solfege and Pitch as we learn a German children’s song. Students will want to get up and move to demonstrate the fun ups-and-downs of Oompah music!
Sunday, August 2
August 2 7:00 PM EDT
America/New_York
First Round, Session 4
Five contestants perform a solo piano program of 20 minutes.
- Han Chen
- Fuko Ishii
- Madoka Fukami
- Martin García García
- Zhu Wang
First Round, Session 4
Time: 7:00 PM EDTFive contestants perform a solo piano program of 20 minutes.
- Han Chen
- Fuko Ishii
- Madoka Fukami
- Martin García García
- Zhu Wang
Monday, August 3
August 3 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids Encore: United Kingdom
Hop across the pond to the United Kingdom to learn about its culture and music. Students will get an opportunity to apply their knowledge of Tempo as we listen to a popular classical music piece and learn some moves to an old-English folk dance.
Virtual PianoKids Encore: United Kingdom
Time: 11:30 AM EDTHop across the pond to the United Kingdom to learn about its culture and music. Students will get an opportunity to apply their knowledge of Tempo as we listen to a popular classical music piece and learn some moves to an old-English folk dance.
Monday, August 3
August 3 7:00 PM EDT
America/New_York
First Round, Session 5
Five contestants perform a solo piano program of 20 minutes.
- Andrei Iliushkin
- Lorenzo Adamo
- Byeol Kim
- Jonas Aumiller
- Priscila Navarro
First Round, Session 5
Time: 7:00 PM EDTFive contestants perform a solo piano program of 20 minutes.
- Andrei Iliushkin
- Lorenzo Adamo
- Byeol Kim
- Jonas Aumiller
- Priscila Navarro
Tuesday, August 4
August 4 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids Encore: United States of America
Our journey around the world ends with a closer look at the culture and music of our home country: the United States of America. We will be taking students on a journey through Jazz that will have them singing using scat syllables and incorporating their knowledge of Form structure as they play accompaniment on their craft pianos.
Virtual PianoKids Encore: United States of America
Time: 11:30 AM EDTOur journey around the world ends with a closer look at the culture and music of our home country: the United States of America. We will be taking students on a journey through Jazz that will have them singing using scat syllables and incorporating their knowledge of Form structure as they play accompaniment on their craft pianos.
Tuesday, August 4
August 4 7:00 PM EDT
America/New_York
First Round, Session 6
Five contestants perform a solo piano program of 20 minutes.
- Abuzar Manafzade
- Michael Lu
- Michael Davidman
- Anna Han
- Martin James Bartlett
First Round, Session 6
Time: 7:00 PM EDTFive contestants perform a solo piano program of 20 minutes.
- Abuzar Manafzade
- Michael Lu
- Michael Davidman
- Anna Han
- Martin James Bartlett
Wednesday, August 5
August 5 11:30 AM EDT
America/New_York
Virtual PianoKids Live!
Join your hosts Captain Joe and Admiral Emily for a LIVE, virtual performance of PianoKids! Come prepared to show off your musical skills and knowledge picked up along our world tour as we present a fun, and interactive final program.
Emily Shelley, Piano Cleveland’s Education and Outreach Coordinator and Joe Leaman – videographer for The Quarantine Concerts – will host a live interactive event for our youngest audience members. This is the culmination of our Virtual PianoKids program, a series of nine short videos that introduces children (K-3) to core musical concepts through a world tour of our partner locations.
Virtual PianoKids Live!
Time: 11:30 AM EDTJoin your hosts Captain Joe and Admiral Emily for a LIVE, virtual performance of PianoKids! Come prepared to show off your musical skills and knowledge picked up along our world tour as we present a fun, and interactive final program.
Emily Shelley, Piano Cleveland’s Education and Outreach Coordinator and Joe Leaman – videographer for The Quarantine Concerts – will host a live interactive event for our youngest audience members. This is the culmination of our Virtual PianoKids program, a series of nine short videos that introduces children (K-3) to core musical concepts through a world tour of our partner locations.
Wednesday, August 5
August 5 7:00 PM EDT
America/New_York
Announcement of finalists
Join us as we announce the six finalists.
Announcement of finalists
Time: 7:00 PM EDTJoin us as we announce the six finalists.
Thursday, August 6
August 6 7:00 PM EDT
America/New_York
Keys and Cocktails, Remixed
Who wouldn’t want a private evening , paired with exquisite musical cocktails? Our friends at L’Albatros Brasserie will join us for this donor-only event, where you will learn more about the repertoire for the Final Round and get to taste some delicious cocktails in the process.
Keys and Cocktails, Remixed
Time: 7:00 PM EDTWho wouldn’t want a private evening , paired with exquisite musical cocktails? Our friends at L’Albatros Brasserie will join us for this donor-only event, where you will learn more about the repertoire for the Final Round and get to taste some delicious cocktails in the process.
Friday, August 7
August 7 7:00 PM EDT
America/New_York
Final Round, Session 1
Three finalists perform a solo program of 30-35 minutes.
Final Round, Session 1
Time: 7:00 PM EDTThree finalists perform a solo program of 30-35 minutes.
Saturday, August 8
August 8 7:00 PM EDT
America/New_York
Final Round, Session 2
Three finalists perform a solo program of 30-35 minutes.
Final Round, Session 2
Time: 7:00 PM EDTThree finalists perform a solo program of 30-35 minutes.
Sunday, August 9
August 9 7:00 PM EDT
America/New_York
Awards Ceremony
Be there for the big announcement of our winners and hear their encore performances!
Awards Ceremony
Time: 7:00 PM EDTBe there for the big announcement of our winners and hear their encore performances!
Saturday, August 15
August 15 11:00 AM EDT
America/New_York
Jury Roundtable
Five of our six illustrious jury members will join in conversation o discuss their experience judging in a virtual competition, their advice for developing pianists, and the future of the performing arts in these challenging times.
Jury Roundtable
Time: 11:00 AM EDTFive of our six illustrious jury members will join in conversation o discuss their experience judging in a virtual competition, their advice for developing pianists, and the future of the performing arts in these challenging times.