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WELCOME TO THE
COLORADO INTERNATIONAL
PIANO ACADEMY & FESTIVAL
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Returning July 2026​
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University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Colorado
U.S.A.

Welcome to the
Colorado International Piano Academy & Festival
The Colorado International Piano Academy & Festival (CIPAF) will return in July 2026, hosted on the beautiful campus of the University of Northern Colorado, nestled against the backdrop of the stunning Rocky Mountains. CIPAF continues its tradition of offering a week of exceptional musical experiences, bringing together world-class pianists and renowned pedagogues for an inspiring event filled with concerts, open masterclasses, presentations, and lectures.
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Students at CIPAF will embark on a transformative journey, participating in diverse performance opportunities, including concerts, masterclasses, and the prestigious CIPAF International Competition.
The festival will feature breathtaking performances from internationally acclaimed guest artists and distinguished faculty, representing prestigious institutions such as The Juilliard School and the China Conservatory of Music.
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We warmly welcome our local communities in Northern Colorado and music enthusiasts everywhere to join us for this celebration of artistry, inspiration, and connection.
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Lei Weng
CIPAF Founder and Director
PREVIOUS GUEST ARTISTS & FACULTY

Alexandre Moutouzkine (Russia-USA)
Manhattan School of Music

Marina Lomazov (Ukraine-USA) Eastman School of Music

Joseph Rackers (USA)
Eastman School of Music

Brendan Kinsella (USA)
University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley

Frank Weinstock (USA)
University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music

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)
Shiwei Li & Haizhu Dong
(Shanghai Conservatory of Music)

Joe McAllister (USA)
University of Northern Colorado

Zhang Wei (China)
China Conservatory of Music

Yun Guo (China)
Affiliated High School of the
China Conservatory of Music
STAY CONNECTED
Complete the form below to stay in the loop for CIPAF 2026! Be the first to know when applications open, guest artists and faculty are announced, and our 2026 concert lineup is revealed.
For all other inquiries, use the form above or
contact us directly at info.cipaf@gmail.com
