2025-2026 Classical Piano Series

The Tri-C Classical Piano Series features internationally acclaimed artists and rising young stars. The Plain Dealer called it "the prime keyboard destination in Northeast Ohio."

Welcome to the 2025-2026 Tri-C Classical Piano Series! As we enter our nineteenth season, we are delighted to present three world-class concerts once again this year. Our roster of emerging and established artists will bring their exceptional musical mastery to the Metro Auditorium stage, offering our audiences the opportunity to experience live classical music in free performances that are open to everyone in the greater Cleveland community.

All of our guest artists are also recognized for their commitment to music education, especially to students with limited access to the arts.  This dedication to sharing the artform, both on the stage and in educational settings, is what distinguishes our series as “the prime keyboard destination in Northeast Ohio.”

The Classical Piano Series is presented as part of Tri-C’s Creative Arts Academy under the Division of Strategy and Community Impact. We hope you enjoy the concerts and look forward to seeing you throughout the year!

Emanuela Friscioni, Director
Classical Piano Series and Creative Arts Academy

Tri-C Classical Piano Series made possible by the William O. and Gertrude Lewis Frohring Foundation

Elliot Wuu

Sunday, Nov. 16 | 2 p.m.
Tri-C Metropolitan Campus Auditorium
Free | Ticket Required

Praised for his "power, speed and finesse of artists twice his age" (Tribune Star), Elliot Wuu has captured audiences with colorful tones, sensitive musicality and emotional depth in his music. Wuu, a Young Steinway Artist, was named a 2018 Gilmore Young Artist, one of the most prestigious awards bestowed every two years to two young pianists up to 22 years old. Wuu is also a winner of the Salon de Virtuosi 2021 Career Grant.

Program information:
Debussy: Suite Bergamasque
Beethoven: Sonata op. 31 no. 3 "The Hunt"
Rachmaninoff: Daisies Op. 38, No. 3
Rachmaninoff: Prelude Op. 23, No. 4
Rachmaninoff: Prelude Op. 32, No. 8
Rachmaninoff: Sonata No. 2 (1931)

Genova and Dimitrov Piano Duo

Sunday, Feb. 15 | 2 p.m
Tri-C Metropolitan Campus Auditorium
Free | Ticket Required

Aglika Genova & Liuben Dimitrov, the world-famous piano duo, has been delighting audiences and experts for years with unique, standard-setting interpretations, as well as with several unique world premiere recordings at 1 Piano Four-Hands, at 2 Pianos and with Orchestra. Hailed as “Legendary Ensemble“ (American Record Guide) and as "Top Duo at the zenith of their mastery" (Fono Forum), the renowned international piano duo celebrate their 30th birthday anniversary with a program of keyboard masterpieces.

Program information:
To include works by Debussy, Reinecke, Borodin, and Ravel.

Stewart Goodyear

Sunday, Apr. 12 | 2 p.m.
Tri-C Metropolitan Campus Auditorium
Free | Ticket Required

Proclaimed "a phenomenon" by the Los Angeles Times and "one of the best pianists of his generation" by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Stewart Goodyear is an accomplished concert pianist, improviser and composer. Mr. Goodyear has performed with, and has been commissioned by, many of the major orchestras and chamber music organizations around the world. Program to include original compositions by Goodyear paired with works by Beethoven.

Program information:
Beethoven: Sonata No. 17 in D minor, "Tempest" Op 31 No 2
Goodyear: Rhapsody
Beethoven: Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, "Moonlight" Op. 14 no 2
Goodyear: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Beethoven: Andante Favori
Beethoven: Sonata No 23 in F minor, "Appassionata", Op 57

Tri-C Classical Piano Series Venue Information

Tri-C Metropolitan Campus Auditorium
2900 Community College Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115

Series Contact Information

Tri-C Classical Piano Series
Cuyahoga Community College 
MAM 204
2900 Community College Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115