Grab a Seat for a Great Performance!
CIPC’s Pierre and Sophié van der Westhuizen will hold the spotlight for an exciting piano duo performance as part of the Cleveland International Film Festival FILM FEAST fundraising series. The concert will be held at the Warrensville Heights branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm. The event is being hosted by Allyn and John Davies, who serve on the board of directors for both CIPC and the Film Festival.Read more
Upcoming Events: PianoPaloozas
Piano Portraits
Alexander Schimpf will perform for a small group of fortunate individuals at the home of David Franklin, Director of the Cleveland Museum of Art, and Antonia Reiner-Franklin on Sunday, March 10 at 3:00 pm. The event, which is sponsored by Mrs. Clara Rankin, is nearly sold out. Call the CIPC office at 216-707-5397 for details.Read more
How a Pianist Makes a Good Impression
CIPC Artistic Director Paul Schenly and Executive Director Pierre van der Westhuizen have just finished reviewing the applications and performance DVDs submitted for the 2013 Competition. Based on this experience, Pierre offers young pianists advice on how to make the best impression.
This week, 110 very talented pianists received notification that they advanced to the second stage of the application process for the 2013 Cleveland International Piano Competition. And while all of the candidates who applied were outstanding, the 110 who advanced all shared common qualities. Their playing, their demeanor, their professionalism – all of these things – combined to allow them to rise to the top.Read more
CIPC Seeks Part-time Administrative Assistant
CIPC SEEKS PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The Cleveland International Piano Competition, which will take place in late July and early August, is seeking an individual to work as an Administrative Assistant from mid-March through mid-August. Click on the "Employment" tab at the top of this page to view details.
Sneak Peek at the 2013 Competition
Introducing the CIPC Festival
Over the past few months the staff and volunteers at CIPC have been working enthusiastically to bring fresh and exciting new dimensions to the next Competition. Presented collectively as the CIPC Festival, each event is designed to offer patrons an opportunity to learn something new, enjoy a different kind of music, or simply to meet new friends and have fun. Read more
Piano Portraits: Alexander Schimpf to Perform in a Private Home for Pianopalooza
David Franklin, Director of the Cleveland Museum of Art, and Antonia Reiner-Franklin will host a very special afternoon in their Shaker Heights home featuring a concert by 2011 first prize winner Alexander Schimpf. The event is a highlight of CIPC’s PianoPalooza series of music and fun in distinctive venues.
Guests also will be treated to a pre-concert conversation between Alexander and CIPC Executive Director Pierre van der Westhuizen. They will discuss the afternoon’s repertoire and catch up on the highlights of Alexander’s career since winning the Competition in 2011. An elegant reception will follow the concert.Read more
2012 Concert Series Ends with a Sell Out
The 2012 Concert Series concluded in November with Fascinating Rhythm, a sold out concert featuring Spencer Myer and soprano Maribeth Crawford. The series ran throughout the year, beginning with a performance by the Westhuizen Duo (Pierre and Sophié van der Westhuizen), continuing with Kyu Yeon Kim, Daniil Trifonov, and Sergei Babayan, and then Eric Zuber with violinist Mark Dumm and cellist Bryan Dumm.
CIPC extends its thanks to all of the extremely gifted artists who participated in the Series, as well as the sponsors who made it all possible. Lastly, thanks to each and every member of the audience – many of whom attended all four concerts. The series was a great success because of you!Read more
Employment and Volunteer Opportunities at CIPC
Coordinating an event as large and as complex as the Cleveland International Piano Competition takes a lot of time, and the organization relies on part-time staff and volunteers in the months and weeks leading up to the start of the event to make it all come together. This year, for the first time, employment and volunteer opportunities will be posted on the website.Read more
Attention 2013 Applicants!
Saturday, December 15 is the last day to apply to the 2013 Competition. All applications submitted by midnight on that date will be considered. Click here for application instructions.
Join us for PianoPalooza!
Looking for a new and different way to experience music and make new friends? We’ve got just the thing: PianoPalooza – a series of musical events to be held in small, distinctive venues throughout the coming months. From arias with antipasti at La Dolce Vita in Little Italy, to a private, in-home concert featuring the gifted Alexander Schimpf, PianoPalooza offers ways to experience music you’ll never find anywhere else. Join the celebration as we meet new friends and gear up for the 2013 Competition! Guest capacity is limited, so call the office now at 216-707-5397 to make your reservation.