Lee University’s International Piano Festival and Competition, presented by the School of Music, is under way in Cleveland, Tenn.
The event, which began in 2005 as a competition for high school students, was expanded in 2011 to include opportunities for participants to study with internationally acclaimed artists.
It also gives the public the chance to take in notable performances.
Acclaimed performers and teachers Matti Raekallio, Tian Ying and Thomas Lanners are the guest artists this year. Lee faculty members Ning An and Dr. Gloria Chien also are contributing to the festival, which is chaired by Dr. Phillip Thomas.
Following master classes with the experts earlier this week, 10 of 16 young pianists have been chosen for competition rounds.