Forte Friday: Van Aken District

Van Aken District

Come out for some Friday-night fun and fantastic music featuring 2024 CIPC laureate Mirabelle Kajenjeri and Bill McNally playing “novelty piano" pieces. 

Overture: A Grand Brunch

Playhouse Square 1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH

Gala experience featuring a performance by The Five Browns.

The 5 Browns: The Edge of the World

Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, United States

Five Juilliard-trained siblings put 440 keys into action as they perform dynamic arrangements of classical favorites on five Steinway pianos during the Piano Days kick-off gala program.   Buy a ticket to The 5 Browns and receive a 20% discount code for any other Piano Days event.   Buy Tickets

Utsav Lal: A Concert of Indian Classical Music with New Interpretations

The Lorraine & Bill Dodero Center for Performing Arts 2045 SOM Ctr Rd., Gates Mills, OH, United States

A full night of Indian culture starts with an educational program at 5:30, followed by a catered meal at 6 PM. Then, at 7:30 PM Utsav Lal takes the stage with a concert that combines jazz with traditional classical Indian music featuring tabla player Nitin Mitta.  Buy Tickets

Utsav Lal

Indian pianist Utsav Lal will perform Classical Indian ragas on the piano accompanied by tabla.

Mirabelle Kajenjeri—Resonating Roots: My Story Through Sound

Mixon Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music 11021 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH, United States

2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition Semi-Finalist returns to Cleveland to play classical favorites with pieces by composers representing her Ukrainian and Burundian heritage. Buy Tickets

Mirabelle Kajenjeri in Recital

Mixon Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music 11021 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH, United States

Hear 2024 CIPC Semi-Finalist Mirabelle Kajenjeri in a recital exploring her unique Ukrainian-Burundian heritage.

Masterclass with Mirabelle Kajenjeri

Mixon Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music 11021 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH, United States

2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition Semi-Finalist Mirabelle Kajenjeri will lead an engaging masterclass with local pianists. This event is open to the public.

BLKBOK

Dobama Theatre 2340 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH, United States

Detroit-based pianist with a developed neoclassical style inspired by rap and other contemporary music genres in partnership with Dobama Theatre. Buy Tickets

Blkbok

A neoclassical pianist and dynamic artist, Blkbok will present a multimedia performance that explores the Black experience.

BLKBOK

Dobama Theatre 2340 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH, United States

Detroit-based pianist with a developed neoclassical style inspired by rap and other contemporary music genres in partnership with Dobama Theatre. Buy Tickets

Community Showcase

Glick Recital Hall, The Music Settlement

Celebrate the recipients of our Piano Donation Program—an initiative that makes pianos accessible to artists across Northeast Ohio. The event will feature pianists of all ages and skill levels. Free and open to the public.