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Johan Dalene Wins the 2017 Cooper Competition for Violin
July 22, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Johan Dalene’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s Concerto in D Major sealed his first-place win during the final round of the 2017 Thomas and Evon Cooper International Competition.
2017 Cooper Competition Field Narrowed to 6 Violinists
July 19, 2017
By Erich Burnett
Two sessions of Concerto Round competition on Tuesday have given way to another round of jury deliberations in the 2017 Cooper International Competition for Violin. After two rounds of competition at...
10 Violinists Remain in the 2017 Cooper Competition Field
July 18, 2017
By Erich Burnett
After three days of riveting Semifinal Round performances by 23 outstanding young violinists, the 2017 Cooper Competition field has been reduced to 10 in advance of the Concerto Round. The remaining...
Cooper International Competition for Violin Returns July 15-21
June 16, 2017
Erich Burnett
Young musicians representing eight countries will vie for cash prizes totaling $40,000.
Ryota Yamazaki of Japan Captures 2016 Cooper Competition Title
July 22, 2016
Erich Burnett
17-year-old pianist shines in performance of Rachmaninoff at Concerto Finals July 22 in Cleveland, earns $20,000 first prize.
2016 Cooper Competition Concerto Finalists Revealed
July 20, 2016
Erich Burnett
Three remaining pianists will perform with The Cleveland Orchestra July 22 at Severance Hall; winner earns $20,000 first prize.
Cooper Competition Field Narrows to 6 for July 20 Recital Finals
July 19, 2016
Erich Burnett
Performances continue Wednesday in Oberlin, with top 3 advancing to Friday's Concerto Finals in Cleveland.
10 Performers Remain in Running for 2016 Cooper Competition's Top Prize
July 18, 2016
Erich Burnett
Pianists will perform in Concerto Round at Oberlin Tuesday, July 19. All Oberlin performances are free and open to the public.
2016 Cooper Competition Field Cut to 15 After First Semifinal Round
July 17, 2016
Erich Burnett
Remaining artists will perform in Semifinal Round II on Monday, July 18. All Oberlin performances are free and open to the public.
Cooper Competition Returns July 16-22 with Largest Prize Package Ever
June 30, 2016
Erich Burnett
Young pianists representing 8 countries and 14 U.S. states vie for $40,000 in cash prizes plus Oberlin scholarships.
