Piano Cleveland

See thirteen of the world’s most promising young musicians take the stage this summer as they compete in the Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists. For two weeks the contestants will play solo repertoire, in concert with chamber musicians, and take a public masterclass with Jean-Yves Thibaudet before playing a concerto with the Canton Symphony Orchestra. Grab a front row seat to see the stars of tomorrow perform today.

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See Cleveland International Piano Competition medalists Soyeon Kate Lee & Ran Dank in back-to-back performances this week as part of our free concert series, Piano Cleveland Live! Stop by the Ames Atrium in The Cleveland Museum of Art at noon on Tuesday. Then, stop by Forest City Brewery at 6 PM on Wednesday to see them in an encore performance (plus a few new pieces). Concert details, including repertoire, can be found at pianocleveland.org/piano-cleveland-events/

Events – Piano Cleveland

Huge congratulations to Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists laureate, Saehyun Kim!

We are pleased to welcome 19-year-old pianist Saehyun Kim to the Warner Classics family! Saehyun is the winner of the 2025 Long-Thibaud International Piano Competition, as well as the first prize and two special prizes at the 2023 Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists.

Stay tuned to hear more about his debut album with Warner Classics, coming this September, featuring works by Chopin and Fauré. Welcome, Saehyun!

Piano Cleveland is proud to have been named as the community partner for the Cleveland International Film Festival’s screening of Chopin, A Sonata in Paris. When you purchase tickets, enter the discount code KEYS to receive $1 off each ticket. Learn more about all CIFF programming by visiting their site.

Celebrate International Piano Day this weekend by supporting the next generation of extraordinary pianists. Anyone who donates $188 or more will receive pre-sale access to the Jean-Yves Thibaudet in recital where he will perform Debussy’s Préludes.

Plus, any gift made by March 29 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 by our generous Board member Kathy Coleman.

Give now: https://pianocleveland.app.getcuebox.com/o/NCPWDTDC/donate/YBSGSFG0

Top comment on the YouTube video of Yunchan Lim from our 2018 Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists:

Even legends have childhoods. Brilliant. Absolutely, brilliant.

See more of the tomorrow’s legends perform this weekend as we wrap up the First Round of the 2026 Cleveland International Piano Competition. Stream it for free on our YouTube channel or website, www.pianocleveland.org

Yunchan Lim Semi-Final Round 2018 CIPC for Young Artists Second Prize Winner (Junior Division)Bach: French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816Chopin: Variations on “Là ci darem la mano,” Op. 2

With the First Round of 2026 Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists underway, we wanted to look at the 2023 First Round performance of superstar Ryan Wang. There's a reason our competitions are known for identifying the future leaders of the piano world. After medaling in our 2023 competition Ryan won the BBC Young Musician award. Then, in May of 2024, Ryan became the youngest-ever recipient of the prestigious Prix Cortot Award.

You can stream all of the First Round of this year's CIPC for Young Artists for free on our website, www.pianocleveland.org, or on our YouTube channel.

Ryan Wang, First Round, 2023 CIPC for Young Artists, Senior Division HaydnSonata in C Major, Hob. XVI:50 ChopinNocturne in B major, Op. 62, No. 1 RavelLa Valse Recorded in London

With the First Round of the Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists starting tomorrow at 9 AM, we thought we should revisit some of our past Young Artist medalists who have gone on to become global sensations. Check out Eva Gevorgyan's Semi-Final Round from 2018.

To stream all eight sessions (and see the contestants and repertoire) of the First Round for free, visit our website, www.pianocleveland.org

Eva Gevorgyan Semi-Final Round 2018 CIPC for Young Artists First Prize Winner (Junior Division)Bach: Toccata in G Major, BWV 916Debussy: L’Isle JoyeuseRachmanioff: Étude-tableux in A Minor...

Cleveland International Piano Competition Semi-Finalist Jonathan Mamora returns to Cleveland for a lunchtime concert in the Ames Atrium as he wraps up his Artist Residency with University of Akron. Arrive early, get a bite to eat at Provenance and settle in for an amazing concert. A full list of Piano Cleveland Live events can be found here: https://pianocleveland.org/calendar/

🎹 Deadline extended to February 9!

Apply now to the 2026 Cleveland International Piano Institute for Young Artists! The Institute is an exceptional experience for pianists ages 13-18 looking to develop their artistry.

Students will work one on one with high-level faculty from around the world, including the jury members of the Cleveland International Piano Competitions for Young Artists.

Cleveland International Piano Institute 2026 | Piano Cleveland Young pianists that are looking to develop their artistry are encouraged to apply for the Cleveland International Piano Institute. This pre-collegiate experience offers unique one-on-one training. Learn more and apply here!