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.

 In celebration of Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow, the globally acclaimed artist and 2003 Cleveland International Piano Competition First Prize Winner, Kotaro Fukuma, will perform works by Karen Tanaka, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Toru Takemitsu, inspired by the contemporary aesthetic of Murakami’s visual language.  Free and open to the public.

Step into the world of sound design and creativity in this hands-on workshop where young pianists put their own contemporary spin on classical music! Inspired by genre-blending artist Natalie Tenenbaum, students will transform a classical piece—adding beats, layering tones, and experimenting with rhythm to create bold, modern reworks. Perfect for curious musicians ready to remix […]

2003 Cleveland International Piano Competition First Prize Winner returns to the Forest City to play a recital featuring French impressionist works like Debussy and Ravel juxtaposed with contemporary Japanese composers.  Don't miss Kotaro's sound installation at the Cleveland Museum of Art earlier in the week! Buy Tickets

2003 Cleveland International Piano Competition First Prize Winner Kotaro Fukuma will lead an engaging masterclass with local pianists. This event is open to the public.