Piano 2023: Schedule
- Competition rounds July 31-August 2 take place in Warner Concert Hall at Oberlin Conservatory.
- Concerto Finals with the Cleveland Orchestra will be at Severance Hall in Cleveland.
- ALL ROUNDS ARE VIDEO-STREAMED LIVE ON OBERLIN.EDU
Saturday, July 29
3–5 p.m. | Registration at the Conservatory
7 p.m. | Drawing for competition performance order in Kulas Recital Hall
Sunday, July 30
8 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Rehearsal Day: 40-minute rehearsal per competitor on Warner Concert Hall stage
Monday, July 31 - SEMIFINALS
The Semifinal Round runs for two days and features 20 pianists performing 40-minute recitals.
9 a.m. | SEMIFINALS
2 p.m. | SEMIFINALS
7 p.m. | SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, August 1 - SEMIFINALS
9 a.m. | SEMIFINALS
2 p.m. | SEMIFINALS
6 p.m. | Announcement of the SIX pianists who will move on to the CONCERTO ROUND.
Wednesday, August 2 - CONCERTO ROUND
The Concerto Round features six pianists in performances of a full concerto, with piano accompaniment.
10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | MASTER CLASS
2 p.m. | CONCERTO ROUND
7 p.m. | CONCERTO ROUND
10:30 p.m. | Announcement of the THREE pianists who will move onto the FINAL ROUND. Awarding of the 4th PRIZE, 5th PRIZE, 6th PRIZE, and AUDIENCE PRIZE.
Thursday, August 3
10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | MASTER CLASS
3:30–5 p.m. | MASTER CLASS
7:30 p.m. | HONORS RECITAL - video-streamed live on oberlin.edu
Friday, August 4 - FINAL ROUND
Three pianists perform their complete concerto with The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall in Cleveland, Ohio.
10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | MASTER CLASS
1:30–3 p.m. | MASTER CLASS
7:30 p.m. | FINAL ROUND at Severance Hall
ADDRESS: 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44106
TICKETS: Available at the Severance Hall Box Office.
Call 216-231-111 or 800-686-1141, Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
More information about ticket sales coming soon.
1st PRIZE, 2nd PRIZE, and 3rd PRIZE AWARDED FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE