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Cooper Competition for Violin Returns to Oberlin in August 2022
February 14, 2022
Erich Burnett
The Thomas and Evon Cooper International Competition, which brings some of the world’s most talented young musicians to the campus of Oberlin College and Conservatory every summer, returns in...
The Chopin Whisperer
November 9, 2021
Erich Burnett
Oberlin professor Dang Thai Son conquered one of the world’s most prestigious piano competitions. Now his students are doing the same.
Eric Charles Chen Wins 2019 Cooper Competition for Violin
July 26, 2019
Erich Burnett
Performance of Prokofiev with The Cleveland Orchestra nets $20,000 top prize.
Three Violinists Advance to the 2019 Cooper Competition's Concerto Finals
July 24, 2019
Erich Burnett
All three will perform with The Cleveland Orchestra on July 26; one will emerge as champion.
2019 Cooper Competition Field Narrowed to Six Violinists
July 23, 2019
Cathy Partlow Strauss
Two sessions of Concerto Round competition on Tuesday have given way to another round of jury deliberations in the 2019 Cooper International Competition for Violin. After two rounds of competition at...
10 Violinists Advance to the 2019 Cooper Competition’s Concerto Round
July 22, 2019
Erich Burnett
Following three days of Semifinal Round competition, the 2019 Cooper Competition field has been reduced from 24 violinists to 10. The following participants will advance to perform in the Concerto...
Cooper International Competition Celebrates 10 Years in July
June 7, 2019
Erich Burnett
Two dozen violinists vie for share of $40K in cash prizes.
Tony Siqi Yun of Toronto Wins the 2018 Cooper Competition for Piano
July 20, 2018
Erich Burnett
Performance of Tchaikovsky with The Cleveland Orchestra secures top honors and $20K.
Three Pianists Advance to the Cooper Competition's Final Round
July 18, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Each will perform with The Cleveland Orchestra July 20 at Severance Hall, with a $20K first prize on the line.
6 Pianists Advance to the Recital Finals of the 2018 Cooper Competition
July 17, 2018
By Erich Burnett
Three performers will earn the right to perform with The Cleveland Orchestra July 20 at Severance Hall.
