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Etudes in the Gallery: a Benefit Concert on Piano for the Fivesparks Music Festival
Pianist D.J. Cleavinger returns to the Fivesparks gallery for an intimate night of music, ranging from Beethoven’s dramatic Pathétique Sonata to the harmony of Schubert and Debussy. Some Bernstein closes the first half, and the breathtaking journey of Chopin’s 12 Etudes, Opus 10 serves as the second half. Proceeds from this recital benefit the annual Fivesparks Music Festival.
BIO:
A native of Cincinnati, OH, D.J. Cleavinger grew up in an array of artistic activities: piano and voice study, leading roles in musical theatre productions, studio art classes – earning three gold key awards in the National Scholastic Competition, and various genres of choral singing through churches, schools, and the Cincinnati May Festival Youth Chorus. He completed his Bachelor of Music in 2021 at Miami University of Ohio, and his Master of Music from Boston University in 2025 as a student of Pavel Nersessian.
D.J. has performed at summer festivals in Austria, Germany, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Puerto Rico, and Spain; he has studied with esteemed artists such as Dror Biran, Kenneth Griffiths, Jihye Chang, Frank Huang, Siok Lian Tan, and Asiya Korepanova. Since age 14, D.J. has served in various churches as pianist, organist, and vocalist. He is an avid reader, a lover of languages, and a frequent collaborator of both instrumental and vocal opportunities.
Friday, October 10, 2025
7:30-9:00pm with intermission
General Admission: $20
Seniors / Students 12-18yrs: $15
Kids 12 and under: FREE