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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.

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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

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Alexandre Moutouzkine (Russia-USA)

Manhattan School of Music

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Marina Lomazov (Ukraine-USA)    Eastman School of Music 

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Joseph Rackers (USA)

Eastman School of Music 

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Brendan Kinsella (USA)

University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley

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Frank Weinstock (USA)     

University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music

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Changxin Guan (China)

China Conservatory of Music 

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    Lei Weng (China)     

University of Northern Colorado 

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Michael Chertock (USA)     

University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music

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Ian Jones (England)

Royal College of Music

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Jinha Park (South Korea)

Levine Music 

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DieYi Piano Duo (China)

Shiwei Li & Haizhu Dong

(Shanghai Conservatory of Music)

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Joe McAllister (USA)

University of Northern Colorado

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Zhang Wei (China) 

China Conservatory of Music

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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.

Thanks for submitting!

For all other inquiries, use the form above or

contact us directly at info.cipaf@gmail.com

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