Robert Cadogan & Heidy Frank join Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation Board

MIAMI - Nov. 17, 2016 - PRLog -- DRANOFF INTERNATIONAL 2 PIANO FOUNDATION NAMES WEALTH MANAGER HEIDY FRANK AND PR EXECUTIVE ROBERT CADOGAN TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(MIAMI – November 17, 2016) –Dranoff International 2 Piano Foundation, the world's leading champion of two piano repertoire and artistry, today announced the appointment of Heidy Frank and Robert Cadogan to its Board of Directors.  Ms. Frank is an Associate Wealth Manager with BNY Mellon Wealth Management in Miami while Mr. Cadogan is a highly respected public relations practitioner with Cadogan Communications, LLC, a Florida-based company.

In making the announcement, Dranoff President, Gabriele Fiorentino, said, "Both Heidy and Robert are exceptional leaders within their respective professions and we are honored to have them join our Board. With their vast business experience and depth of knowledge they are precisely the type of proven business leaders that make them an ideal choice and we are confident they will be valuable contributors to the foundation."

Ms. Frank said, "My interest in music runs deep within my family where my great-grandfather was the founder of Pianos Essenfelder in Brazil, and my mother, Dr. Liane Essenfelder Frank, a concert pianist and head of the Music department for the University of Parana and chaired the board of Curitiba's Performing Arts Center, the Centro de Belas Artes for 15 years. I look forward to my involvement with Dranoff."

Mr. Cadogan said, "I'm excited and honored to join Dranoff's Board at this transformative time—particularly as the Foundation is actively preparing for the 2016-2017 concert season and the 2017 Dranoff International 2 Piano Competition. I look forward to contributing my ability to provide an added voice in the South Florida community to educate, involve and introduce this wonderful music to the public."

Heidy Frank possesses 15 years of experience in client relationship roles, having worked for Sun Trust and Merrill Lynch. She also served as regional head for Nokia prior to joining BNY Mellon. Her professional memberships include the Financial Planning Association and the CFA Florida chapter.

Robert Cadogan is an accomplished communications professional who has been an integral adviser to clients across numerous industries. He possesses extensive experience with top-tier media, financial communications, and crisis and issues management. Cadogan's corporate presence and problem-solving acumen has allowed him to interact regularly and confidently with the C-Suite, as well as Business Units and internal communication teams to drive business strategy.

About Dranoff International 2 Piano Foundation, Miami's Gateway to the World of Music

For 30 years, the Dranoff International 2 Piano Foundation has been the world's leading organization to champion exclusively two piano repertoires and artistry. It is the only international foundation, accredited by the World Federation of International Music Competitions, to discover, promote, and award honors to top professional duo piano artists through its competition, commissions, and presentations of duo piano concerts. The Dranoff promotes awareness to a new generation of students of the transformational power of music and the arts through its multi-disciplinary, educational, and inspirational concert program, Piano Slam. The Dranoff is one of the few world-class performing arts organizations headquartered in Miami-Dade County, whose activities span the globe and create recognition abroad of the region's positive image and commitment to the highest standards of creativity and the arts. Dranoff also promotes Miami as an international cultural destination. It exposes its home audiences to major international artists, thereby creating a cultural bridge to foster universal understanding and respect through music.

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