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The Cincinnati-founded and supported World Piano Competition has been promoting the spirit of international unity through musical events since 1957. We have attracted pianists from 49 countries, making Cincinnati the temporary center of the piano world for two weeks every year. In the last year, the WPC website has received 31 million hits from 49 countries, reflecting the organization’s significant global presence. Large numbers of winners go on to perform and teach in prestigious institutions around the world.