Join Piano Cleveland for the organization's new listening series, Prelude to Piano, where you will get the chance to brush up on your musical knowledge from the comfort of your own home. Presented from the BOP STOP, this virtual three-part series is designed to help both serious and casual classical music fans take their interest and knowledge to the next level in a fun, low-key environment.

Attend all three sessions (5/5, 5/12, 5/19) and you’ll be invited to serve as a Certified Armchair Juror during the 2021 Cleveland International Piano Competition, giving you the opportunity to vote for your contestant of choice for a special prize.

During registration, be sure to add-on a Certified Armchair Juror Kit*, which features goods from Piano Cleveland and our local partners. Please note, you will need an email address in order to register for this series.

About Listening to Music:
Have you ever wondered what makes Baroque music, well… Baroque? What are the colors, sounds, rhythms, and pulses unique to the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Impressionist/Modern eras of music? Caroline Oltmanns, Head of the Piano Department at the Dana School of Music, Youngstown State University, will be your guide to putting the piano into the context of different time periods and styles. Whether this is your first-time exploring music history, or you just want a quick, fun refresher course, this session is sure to enhance your understanding and knowledge.

Register for tickets and passes here.