WFIMC 2026 YEARBOOK

CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION Cleveland, Ohio, USA

WFIMC Member since 1981

The Cleveland International Piano Competition seeks the future leaders of the piano world. With a global first round for <60 applicants, 16 Quarter-Finalists will be invited to Cleveland to compete for USD 150,000+ in prizes, including the USD 75,000 First Prize. Additional prizes include repertoire-based and Artist Development Program awards, such as university residencies, unique performance and learning opportunities, mentorship, and a newly endowed prize for the female contestant who reaches the furthest. Rounds include solo piano, concerto finals with The Cleveland Orchestra, and a Salon Round where each pianist will create a recital of solo and chamber that represents their story.

Next Competition Application Due Competition Dates

2027/ Piano Dec 4, 2026

Jul 26 - Aug 8, 2027

Second next edition 2030/ Piano Third next edition 2033/ Piano

Total Prize Money

USD 150.000

Other Awards

Concerts/Tours, Recordings, Marketing/ website, Artist, Management, Workshops/career support

Travel support

yes

Streaming

Youtube, Medici.tv, Amadeus.tv, Violin Channel, own website/other

Application System ACCEPTD Application fee USD 250

Jury

Danwen Wei, Anne Marie McDermott, Simone Dinnerstein, Claire-Marie Le Guay, Sergio Tiempo, Maike Fuchs, others tba

Artists

The Cleveland Orchestra

www.pianocleveland.org

95

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