The Irving M. Klein International String Competition is pleased to announce the promotion of Zoe Lin to the newly created role of Deputy Director, effective immediately. Zoe will be responsible for production of the Klein Competition, concerts and events, outreach, operations, and alumni relations. After seven years as executive director, Marcy Straw will now serve [...]
Dear Friends, The Klein Competition has never been just a job for me, but more a calling and a great source of pride. I am writing to share that after 6 years as Executive Director, I will be leaving the organization in November. It has been a joy. I work with a supportive and dedicated board of directors. I am [...]
Proud to announce the distinguished 2023 Klein Jury: Glenn Dicterow, Karen Dreyfus, Zlatomir Fung, Gity Razaz (the 2023 commissioned composer), Harold Robinson, Daniel Stewart and Barbara Day Turner. What a stellar panel - we are honored they will participate in the 39th Klein Competition next June. https://www.californiamusiccenter.org/competition-jury/
Live performance is finally returning! We’re grateful for the trust our community has placed in us, and are ready to welcome you back whenever—and however—is most comfortable for you. We are observing COVID-19 safety guidelines to make our events as safe and healthy as possible for us all. The following applies to any in-person [...]
Elaine Hartong Klein, co-founder of the Irving M. Klein International String Competition, passed away December 26, 2020 in Berkeley, California at age 98. Elaine won an audition to join the Metropolitan Opera Ballet at age 16, in 1939, and danced at the Met for 6 years. She was also a member of the June Taylor [...]
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UPDATE 6 April 2020 Dear Friends, YES - WE'RE GOING VIRTUAL! In response to these extraordinary times, the music – and the Klein - must go on! Celebrating 35 years of helping the world’s top young string musicians succeed in the competitive world of classical music, the Irving M. Klein International String Competition will [...]