Bravo Piano Sets Fundraising Record
The Bravo Piano gala hit just the right celebratory note on the final night of the final round at Severance Hall. Held this year in honor of long-time patrons Barbara and Mal Mixon, Bravo Piano drew 630 guests and raised more than $450,000, setting a fundraising record for CIPC.
The gala was chaired by Jill and Paul Clark, who were assisted by a committee of nearly 60 arts patrons and community leaders.Read more
Final Results and Special Prizes
The CIPC extends its deepest thanks to the generous donors who presented this year’s prizes to our talented prize winners.
First Prize
Mixon First Prize of $50,000 to Stanislav Khristenko
Presented by Mr. and Mrs. A. Malachi Mixon IIIRead more
Highlights from the 2013 Competition
As the final notes faded in Stanislav Khristenko’s encore performance at the Award Ceremony for the 2013 Cleveland International Piano Competition, marking the end of the epic 13-day event, a large and enthusiastic crowd rose one last time to its feet. Stanislav basked in the glow of his win, and the staff and volunteers who had worked for more than a year to bring the event to life relaxed, knowing that the work was done and all had gone as planned.Read more
Stanislav Khristenko wins First Prize; Special Prizes Awarded
On August 10 Stanislav Khristenko was named the Mixon First Prize winner of the 2013 Cleveland International Piano Competition. He was selected from a field of 28 candidates who performed over a ten-day period.
In addition to a cash prize of $50,000 presented by Mr. and Mrs. A. Malachi Mixon III, one of the largest cash prizes of its kind, Mr. Khristenko receives more than 50 concert engagements, three years of management services, a recording by Steinway & Sons, New York, and a New York recital debut at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall on May 19, 2014Read more
Final Rounds at Severance Hall
Buy tickets now for the performances of the four finalists at Severance Hall! Call 216-231-1111 or visit clevelandorchestra.org.
Competition Live Stream Information
Beginning with the first performance on Wednesday, July 31, the solo rounds of the Cleveland International Piano Competition will be live-streamed from this page. Daily performance schedules will also be posted so viewers will know when each contestant will play. All times are U.S. Eastern Standard Time.
Eight days and counting
Buy your tickets now for the best show of the summer!
In just seven days, 29 of the world’s finest concert pianists will lay it all on the line at the Cleveland International Cleveland Piano Competition, performing in a high-stakes challenge where the winner takes a $50,000 cash prize and concert engagements for the next three years.
Get in on the action! Catch one of dozens of performances at the Cleveland Museum of Art or Severance Hall, take in a pre-concert lecture or film, or raise a glass at one of the parties. Just don’t miss it, because the CIPC only comes once every three years!Read more
Meet Stefan Sanderling
Maestro Stefan Sanderling has been given the exciting task of conducting the final round of the Cleveland International Piano Competition, showcasing the artistry of the four finalists with the incomparable Cleveland Orchestra.
He looks forward to the responsibility with considerable enthusiasm. “It is always a great pleasure to work with young interesting musicians, especially when they are finalists of such a prestigious competition as the Cleveland Piano Competition,” Maestro Sanderling wrote via email. “I have had the pleasure of making music together with several former winners of this competition and have always enjoyed and admired their excellent musicianship.”Read more
Competition to switch to three-year cycle
CIPC fans that have become accustomed to attending the event in odd-numbered years are going to have to adjust their habits just a bit. After the 2013 Competition, our keyboard extravaganza will be held every three years, with the next event scheduled for 2016.
This major shift was undertaken to accomplish several goals, according to CIPC Executive Director Pierre van der Westhuizen.Read more
Upcoming Bravo Piano gala is principal fundraiser for CIPC
Bravo Piano, the elegant black-tie gala held traditionally at Severance Hall on the final night of the Competition, will again serve as the primary fundraiser for the CIPC. In 2011 a substantial portion of CIPC’s budget was raised and more than 500 guests enjoyed the evening’s festivities.
Under the leadership of Co-Chairmen Jill and Paul Clark, the gala is well on its way to a sell out. This year's gala will be very special in that it will honor Mal and Barbara Mixon for their many contributions to the Competition over the years. In addition to ongoing support of the organization, the Mixons present the $50,000 cash award to the Competition First Prize Winner each year.Read more