Sponsoring Institution: Piano Cleveland

Type: Piano Competition

Eligibility: Open to music students 11-14 years old ad 15-18 years old from around the world. Applicants are invited to submitt a video with the appropriate category reperatoire A select number of contestants from each age group will be chosen for the First Round. Pieces from this round must be performed at one of the designated recording studios

Application Deadline: December (all applicants are selected by then)

Highlight:

Are you a talented pianist looking for your next big break? Cleveland International Piano Competition is a distinguished occasion that provides gifted young pianists with a special stage to display their abilities and vie for top prizes. Piano players worldwide come to this yearly competition because it offers them the chance to perform in a top-notch setting and obtain important experience in a competitive music environment. The competition is open to pianists within two age categories, juniors who are 11 to 14 years old and seniors who are 15 to 18 years old, and participants must submit a video recording of their performance performed at one of the designated recording studios around the world  to be considered for the first round; the filming is scheduled.  Those who advance to the final round, after 2 stages of the competition, have the opportunity to perform in a Salon Round and signature Concerto Round with The Cleveland Orchestra. The competition’s winner receives a substantial cash prize, with $10,000 USD for the first-place senior winner, and $5,000 USD for the first-place junior winner. Many young pianists who go on to have successful careers in music use this competition as a stepping stone to their success. If you are a talented young pianist, the Cleveland International Piano Competition is an opportunity that you should not miss. Apply now and start preparing for your audition!