“Yaron Kohlberg, a professional pianist currently based in China, is to succeed Pierre van der Westhuizen as president and CEO of the Cleveland International Piano Competition,” writes Susan Elliott in Wednesday’s (6/20) MusicalAmerica.com (subscription required). “Van der Westhuizen succeeded Daniel Gustin as director of the Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival and Awards. Born in Israel, Kohlberg won second prize in the 2007 Cleveland Competition and has a thriving career as a pianist; he speaks six languages…. ‘Yaron has impressed all with his piano virtuosity, outgoing spirit, and indefatigable energy,’ said competition Board Chair Jill Goubeaux Clark. ‘He sees great potential for increasing the prestige and reach of CIPC….We know he will build a dynamic synergy with our patrons and donors.’ Van der Westhuizen is known to have been a highly skilled fund raiser. Kohlberg will relocate from China where he has lived for three years.”
Posted June 21, 2018
