WELCOME TO
COLORADO INTERNATIONAL
PIANO ACADEMY & FESTIVAL
July 24–August 3, 2024
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Colorado
U.S.A.
Early application and materials are due May 1, 2024
(Late applications accepted on a space available basis)
Welcome to the
Colorado International Piano Academy & Festival
Welcome to the 2024 Colorado International Piano Academy & Festival! Hosted on the beautiful campus of the University of Northern Colorado and set against the backdrop of the stunning Rocky Mountains, CIPAF promises a full week of exceptional musical experiences, bringing together world-class pianists and renowned pedagogues for an immersive event encompassing concerts, open masterclasses, presentations, and lectures. CIPAF Students will embark on an inspirational and nurturing learning journey as they actively participate in a diverse range of performance opportunities, including concerts, masterclasses, and the CIPAF International Competition.
The festival will reach its pinnacle with several evenings of breathtaking performances, showcasing our internationally acclaimed guest artists and distinguished faculty representing prestigious institutions such as The Juilliard School and the China Conservatory of Music.
We warmly invite our local communities in the Northern Colorado region, as well as the general public, to join us for all of our open events and concerts. Once again, I extend a heartfelt welcome to you to join us in this celebration of great music, inspiration, and community through the CIPAF experience.
Lei Weng
CIPAF Founder and Director
2024 Artist-Faculty
Jerome Lowenthal (USA)
The Juilliard School
Marina Lomazov (Ukraine-USA) Eastman School of Music
Joseph Rackers (USA)
Eastman School of Music
Brendan Kinsella (USA)
University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
Jia Liu (China/Singapore)
National University of Singapore
Changxin Guan (China)
China Conservatory of Music
Lei Weng (China)
University of Northern Colorado
Michael Chertock (USA)
University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music
Ian Jones (England)
Royal College of Music
Jinha Park (South Korea)
Levine Music
DieYi Piano Duo (China)
Li Shiwei & Dong Haizhu
(Shanghai Conservatory of Music)
Contact
Artistic Director: Lei Weng (English, Chinese)
Associate Director: Jinha Park (English, Korean)