Written by Lee Clifford. Posted in Blog
We are thrilled to announce our 2021‐22 Grand Encounters season, featuring performances by famed pianists Sara Davis Buechner and Michelle Cann as well as music from multiple American Pianists Awards winners, including 2021 classical winner Kenny Broberg.
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Written by Lee Clifford. Posted in Blog
American Pianists Association CEO/President and Artistic Director, Dr. Joel Harrison, retired July 31 after nearly 21 years with the organization. In interviews with the Indianapolis Star, NUVO and International Arts Manager, Joel reflected on this time.
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Written by Joel M. Harrison, DMA. Posted in Blog
Choosing repertoire to play in a competition always requires some thought. The 2021 American Pianists Awards presented challenges we have not had previously—and do not want to have ever again!
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Written by Lee Clifford. Posted in Blog
New music has played an important role in the American Pianists Awards dating back to APA CEO Joel Harrison’s installation as artistic director in 2001.
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Written by Lee Clifford. Posted in Blog
The five finalists of the 2021 American Pianists Awards take a break from media day to play a game of Jenga.
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