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Soirées
The popular Soirées recital series returned to audience
acclaim in the spring of 2006 at Acacia Country Club and at
the homes of Chester Scott in Bratenahl, Carol and David
Geyer in Waite Hill, and Nancy McCann in Lakewood.
Recitals were presented by:
Inna Faliks, USA, a contestant in the 2005 Competition;
Grace Fong, USA, a semi-finalist in 2005;
Di Wu, China, a contestant in 2005; and
Hong Xu, China, a semi-finalist in 2005.
The four events were attended by more than 300 patrons
and raised $10,000 for the 2007 Competition.
Viva Piano!
Viva Piano! is a celebration of our laureates that is held midway
between Competitions, in the “off” year. It features
social events and recitals held in private homes and public
venues.
Sergey Kuznetsov, second prize winner at the 2005
Competition, delighted a full house with a solo performance
at the Cleveland Institute of Music in October 2006. After
two encores, Mr. Kuznetsov took the stage with CIM’s
renowned Cavani Quartet for an electrifying performance of
Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34a that brought the
audience to its feet. Patrons Michael and Zoya Reyzis
sponsored the performances, as well as a reception that
was held immediately afterward.
Spencer Myer and Dr. James Gibbs are shown
enjoying a light moment at the keyboard.
Social Events and Recitals
Michael and Zoya Reyzis, sponsors
of the Kuznetsov/Cavani concert,
relax with the pianist following the
performance.
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Event co-chairs Suzanne Blaser
(left) and Teresa Good are pictured
with Hong Xu.
Nearly 200 guests attended the popular ProAm Recitals
held over two evenings at the home of PIANO Board
Member Dr. James Gibbs. Guests enjoyed an elegant
buffet dinner and an intimate recital by 2005 fourth prize
winner Spencer Myer. The highlights of the ProAm, as
always, were the entertaining duet, trio and even quartet
performances of Mr. Myer and some of the Cleveland area’s
most interesting amateur pianists. Both evenings were
concluded by a rousing rendition of The Stars and Stripes
Forever, performed on two pianos with eight hands.
Sergey Kuznetsov and the Cavani Quartet
backstage following their dynamic performance
at CIM.