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Q&A with Martín García García

Competition
10/05/22

This past week, Piano Cleveland spoke with Martín García García, Mixon First Prize Winner of the 2021 Cleveland International Piano Competition, to understand how he is preparing for his upcoming debut at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, October 12th.

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Composer Alexey Kurbatov playing the piano black and white

The History of Hearing Your Favorite Tunes on the Piano

Competition
05/25/21

Guest blog post by music historian and performer, Anna O’Connell. This year at the Cleveland International Piano Competition will mark the debut of a new exciting feature: Piano Transcriptions!

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four people playig piano four hands on two pianos

Piano Pas de Deux

Competition
05/12/21

An Introduction to the New “Two Piano/Four Hands” Feature of the Semi-Final Round Guest blog post by music historian and performer, Anna O’Connell. This year’s Cleveland international Piano Competition holds […]

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Three Big Changes for the 2021 CIPC First and Second Rounds

Competition
04/20/21

This year’s competition has a host of exciting innovations to engage you, our audience members, in new ways. While the First and Second Rounds will look different from what you’ve […]

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malachi mixon and wife presenting award at cleveland international piano competition

Remembering Visionary Honorary Director,
A. Malachi Mixon, III

In Memoriam
01/05/21

Piano Cleveland joins the arts community in mourning the passing of A. Malachi Mixon, III, a beloved member of the Piano Cleveland family and visionary supporter of the Cleveland International Piano Competition. Learn more about Malachi’s involvements here.

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5 Things to Expect from our First Virtual Competition

5 Things to Expect from Our First Virtual Competition

Competition
07/13/20

Want to watch? Go to our homepage, pianocleveland.org. All sessions begin at 7 pm EDT, and are rebroadcast the next day at 7 am EDT and 2 pm EDT. When […]

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Director of Operations Crystal Carlson Honored by Musical America

General
12/19/19

Crystal Carlson, Director of Operations, is among 30 individuals nationwide named as Musical America magazine’s 2019 Professionals of the Year. This honor recognizes “the often behind-the-scenes individuals who keep the […]

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Building the audiences of tomorrow on #GivingTuesday

General
11/26/19

You probably know that your support on Giving Tuesday helps the Cleveland International Piano Competition provide Northeast Ohio with two weeks of breathtaking musical performances. But did you also know […]

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Piano Competition Application Tips

Competition
11/06/19

The deadline to apply for the 2020 Cleveland International Piano Competition is coming up. As you prepare your application, here are some things to keep in mind: The heart of […]

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Four Pianos, Eight Hands, One Incredible Encore!

Events
10/28/19

CIPC hosted its annual Encore! gala benefit on October 12, 2019, in the beautifully appointed Founders Ballroom of the InterContinental Hotel Cleveland. More than 275 guests gathered for dinner, drinks, […]

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CIPC for Young Artists Medalist Arianna Körting on Learning to Play

Events
10/08/19

CIPC for Young Artists Medalist Arianna Körting was three when she heard a song on the radio and played it by ear on the piano.  That was enough for her […]

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A Conversation with CIPC President Yaron Kohlberg and Living the Classical Life’s Zsolt Bognar

Events
10/02/19

In advance of CIPC’s Encore! gala benefit, CIPC President Yaron Kohlberg sat down for an interview with award-winning pianist, writer, Ted Talk presenter, and series host of Living the Classical […]

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