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 Celebrate 50 years of the Cleveland International Piano Competition as we reimagine what a competition can be. Watch as future leaders of the piano world take the stage in venues across town, culminating with performances with The Cleveland Orchestra.
"We are not aware of a piano competition that tops this one. GO!" - Performing Arts LIVE
CLASSICAL MUSIC, EVOLVED.
Forging a new path in the competition space, the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition has been redesigned to identify and empower future leaders of the piano world.
The 2024 CIPC redefines what “success” traditionally looks like in a competition, by cultivating unique musical expression and creative artistic vision within and beyond the competition stage.
Contestants will be eligible to receive newly designed prizes that meet the needs of artists today, in addition to the unparalleled opportunity to perform with The Cleveland Orchestra and to learn from our Honorary CIPC Ambassador, Lang Lang.
CIPC for Young Artists Competition will be held in 2026
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"If one was to set out to hold a musical competition they should come to Cleveland to find the blueprint. The Cleveland International Piano Competition over it's 50 years has come close to perfection in producing such an event. To start they are blessed with many amazing venues to chose from for such an activity. The Opening Ceremony was held at the iconic Hanna Theatre on Playhouse Square. Pop songs played on two Steinways as the contestants paired up to compete for the $5000 audience prize. Songs by the likes of Queen, ABBA, Bon Jovi, Guns N' Roses, etc. were masterfully arranged by concert pianist Alexey Kurbatov. Never heard of anything like this at a classical music competition. Others take note - it was a winner!
The Quarter and Semi-final Rounds are held in the Reinberger Chamber Hall at Severance Music Center. A majestic and intimate venue for the amazing pianists from all over the world to compete. We sat there and heard all 16 quarter finalists (age range for the competition is 18 to 32). They are among the best in the world! I would hate to have been a judge as it was hard to decide who should take home the top prizes. In talking with the judges and producers, the competition has refined it's judging process over the years to make the selection process as fair as possible with consideration to the jurists individual deliberations. No group discussion of the contestants.
The Final Salon Round is held in the beautiful Magnolia Room at nearby historic Glidden House. The Final Concerto Round with the full Cleveland Orchestra will be held in its home, the Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center. With its stunning aluminum leaf ceiling, in our opinion is one of the most beautiful concert halls in the world! To top it off, after the $75,000 first place prize-winner is selected, the following day will be the Bravo Piano Gala in the gigantic atrium of the world famous Cleveland Museum of Art across the street. Forgot to mention that the practice facilities are at nearby CIM - Cleveland Institute of Music. Really, I don't think it can get any better. All aspects considered, including the format (solo rounds, chamber round, salon round, signature final concerto round), and many free community engagement events, we are not aware of a piano competition that tops this one! In three years they will do it all over again. GO!" - Performing Arts LIVE
Presenter / Producer: Cleveland International Piano Competition
Listed Categories
Music > Musical Competitions
Music > Classical
Music > Recitals - Instrumental
Event Phone: 216-707-5397
Venue
Severance Music Center
11001 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland OH 44106
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Performance Dates: 7/28/2024 - 6/21/2026
Sunday, 07/28/2024
Monday, 07/29/2024
Tuesday, 07/30/2024
Wednesday, 07/31/2024
Thursday, 08/01/2024
Friday, 08/02/2024
Saturday, 08/03/2024
Sunday, 08/04/2024
Monday, 08/05/2024
Tuesday, 08/06/2024
Wednesday, 08/07/2024
Thursday, 08/08/2024
Friday, 08/09/2024
Saturday, 08/10/2024
Sunday, 06/21/2026
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Performance Times
Quarter-Finals - July 28 – 31
Semi-Final Round - August 1 – August 4
Final Round - August 6 – 10
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