About the CIPC and Institutefor Young Artists
With over $40,000 in prizes and the opportunity to work with Jean-Yves Thibaudet, the Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists offered unparalleled musical experiences for today’s world.
Reserve a front row seat to see the world’s most promising artists up close this summer!
Competition Track
First Round:
Up to fifty contestants (divided into three age groups) will be selected to record in Steinway & Sons locations worldwide in February-March, 2026. First Round performances will be broadcast by Piano Cleveland.
Semi-Final Round:
Thirteen young artists will be invited to Cleveland for the Semi-Final Round: three contestants from the Rising Star Division (ages 10-12) and five pianists from each of the Junior (ages 13-15) and Senior (ages 16-18) Divisions. All Semi-Finalists will have the unique opportunity to perform solo recitals and collaborate with professional chamber musicians.
Final Round:
Six finalists — three from the Junior Division and three from the Senior Division — will participate in a one-of-a-kind Masterclass with Jean-Yves Thibaudet, as well as perform concerto movements with The Canton Symphony Orchestra.
The Semi-Final and Final Rounds will take place from July 24 – August 1, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
