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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingMarshall Griffith to Perform for “Jazz-a-Palooza”
Looking for a great way to welcome spring with some great jazz music? Look no further than “Jazz-a-Palooza,” an afternoon concert on Sunday, April 14 with renowned jazz pianist Marshall […]
Continue ReadingAlexander Schimpf Carries the Day
Alexander Schimpf performed to a sell-out audience on Sunday, March 10 at the home of David Franklin and Antonia Reiner-Franklin. The concert, part of CIPC’s “PianoPalooza” series, was hosted by […]
Continue ReadingHeartfelt Thanks to the Mixons
CIPC extends its deepest thanks to Mr. and Mrs. A. Malachi Mixon III, who have pledged their commitment to present the Mixon First Prize of $50,000 for the 2013 Competition […]
Continue ReadingCIPC Board Honors Six Special Patrons
Richard and Connie Manuel, Mal and Barbara Mixon, and George and Rosalyn Sievila were unanimously elected Honorary Directors of the Cleveland International Piano Competition at the Annual Meeting in December. […]
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