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 (5/5, 5/12, 5/19) 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 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 What Makes It Great:
As you can imagine, musicians that are selected to compete in the Cleveland International Piano Competition are among the best in the world. Because they are all outstanding artists, there are measures that jurors in a music competition use to rank contestants to determine a winner. President of Piano Cleveland and 2007 CIPC medalist Yaron Kohlberg will give you an insider’s view on what makes some playing rise above the rest. From technique and touch to interpretation, Yaron will take you through all the elements that make piano playing go from good to great.

Register for tickets and passes here.