What We Do

Artist Development Program

Launched in 2024, Piano Cleveland’s Artist Development Program provides Cleveland International Piano Competition laureates with performance and teaching opportunities. The innovative program raises the profile of the Cleveland International Piano Competition by providing past contestants with valuable experience through our partnerships with University of Akron and Kent State University. It’s a win-win for northeast Ohio and our competition laureates.

Our Artists

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I really have a heart of [gratitude]. Piano Cleveland has offered me so many precious things. This is the audience that gave me so much.

James (Zijian) Wei

2024 Mixon First Prize WinnerCleveland International Piano Competition