ANNOUNCING THE
2024 CIPAF GUEST ARTIST SERIES
WORLD-CLASS PIANISTS PERFORMING IN GREELEY
THURSDAY, JULY 25 / 7:00 PM
LOMAZOV RACKERS PIANO DUO
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FRIDAY, JULY 26 / 7:00 PM
MICHAEL CHERTOCK
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SATURDAY, JULY 27 / 7:00 PM
IAN JONES
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SUNDAY, JULY 28 / 7:00 PM
CIPAF FACULTY RECITAL
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MONDAY, JULY 29 / 7:00 PM
ALEXANDRE MOUTOUZKINE
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 / 7:30 PM
DIEYI PIANO DUO & FRANK WEINSTOCK
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THE 2024 CIPAF FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
We are excited to host piano students from across the world for an immersive musical experience. Please see below for an overview of all masterclasses, workshops, and performances to take place during the 2024 CIPAF in Greeley.
WEDNESDAY
JULY 24
ARRIVAL
Piano students from across the world will travel to the beautiful campus of the University of Northern Colorado for a 10-day piano-intensive festival, academy, and competition.
THURSDAY
JULY 25
9:00 AM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
CIPAF OPENING CEREMONIES
We will introduce the 2024 CIPAF Piano Faculty and welcome students to the festival as we embark on a 10-day piano intensive.
2:00 PM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
MASTERCLASS (CIPAF FACULTY)
The CIPAF Faculty will work with students in a one on one setting in front of a supportive audience of pianists and piano teachers.
7:00 PM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
LOMAZOV RACKERS PIANO DUO
We are delighted to host guest artists Marina Lomazov and Joseph Rackers from the Eastman School of Music for the opening of our 2024 CIPAF Guest Artist Series.
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FRIDAY
JULY 26
9:00 AM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
LOMAZOV RACKERS MASTERCLASS
Students will get to work in a one on one setting with Marina Lomazov and Joseph Rackers from the Eastman School of Music.
2:00 PM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
MASTERCLASS (CIPAF FACULTY)
The CIPAF Faculty will work with students in a one on one setting in front of a supportive audience of pianists and piano teachers.
7:00 PM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
MICHAEL CHERTOCK GUEST ARTIST RECITAL
The CIPAF 2024 Guest Artist series welcomes Michael Chertock from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music for a recital of works for solo piano.
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SATURDAY
JULY 27
9:00 AM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
MICHAEL CHERTOCK MASTERCLASS
Students will get to work in a one on one setting with Michael Chertock from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
2:00 PM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
MASTERCLASS (CIPAF FACULTY)
The CIPAF Faculty will work with students in a one on one setting in front of a supportive audience of pianists and piano teachers.
7:00 PM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
IAN JONES GUEST ARTIST RECITAL
We are are joined by Ian Jones of the Royal College of Music in London. Mr. Jones will present a program of repertoire for solo piano as part of the 2024 CIPAF Guest Artist Series.
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SUNDAY
JULY 28
9:00 AM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
IAN JONES MASTERCLASS
Students will get to work in a one on one setting with Ian Jones from the Royal College of Music in London.
2:00 PM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
MASTERCLASS (CIPAF FACULTY)
The CIPAF Faculty will work with students in a one on one setting in front of a supportive audience of pianists and piano teachers.
7:00 PM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
CIPAF FACULTY RECITAL
The CIPAF Faculty will present a diverse program of works for piano in collaboration with CIPAF Guest Artists.
MONDAY
JULY 29
9:00 AM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
BRENDAN KINSELLA MASTERCLASS
Students will work in a one on one setting with Brendan Kinsella from the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.
2:00 PM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
MASTERCLASS (CIPAF FACULTY)
The CIPAF Faculty will work with students in a one on one setting in front of a supportive audience of pianists and piano teachers.
7:00 PM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
ALEXANDRE MOUTOUZKIN GUEST ARTIST RECITAL
We are thrilled to welcome Alexandre Moutouzkin from the Manhattan School of Music for an exciting program of masterworks for the piano.
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TUESDAY
JULY 30
9:00 AM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
ALEXANDRE MOUTOUZKIN MASTERCLASS
Students will work in a one on one setting with Alexandre Moutouzkin from the Manhattan School of Music.
2:00 PM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
CIPAF DIVISION B RECITAL
We are joined by participants of the CIPAF Non-competitive Division for a recital of works for solo piano.
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Free Admissions.
4:00 PM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
CIPAF DIVISION A RECITAL
We are joined by participants of the CIPAF Competitive Division for a recital of works for solo piano.
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Free Admissions.
8:00 PM / UNC GARDEN THEATRE
CONCERT UNDER THE STARS
Join the CIPAF Faculty, Competitors, and Participants for an evening of music hosted at the beautiful UNC Lawn Theatre.
WEDNESDAY
JULY 31
9:00 AM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
FRANK WEINSTOCK MASTERCLASS
Students will work in a one on one setting with Frank Weinstock from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
4:30 PM / UNC CC PERFORMANCE HALL
CIPAF INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
Competitors from the CIPAF Non-competitive Division will compete in the 2024 CIPAF International Piano Competition in the beautiful UNC Campus Commons Performance Hall.
6:00 PM / UNC CC PERFORMANCE HALL
RISING STARS CONCERT
The CIPAF welcomes local young artists from around Northern Colorado for a performance in the 2024 CIPAF Festival.
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7:30 PM / UNC CC PERFORMANCE HALL
DIEYI PIANO DUO & FRANK WEINSTOCK
The final event of the 2024 CIPAF Guest Artist Series will be an exciting double bill program featuring the DieYi Piano Duo from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and Frank Weinstock from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
THURSDAY
AUGUST 1
9:00 AM / MILNE AUDITORIUM
LEI WENG MASTERCLASS
Students will work in a one on one setting with Lei Weng from the University of Northern Colorado.
2:30 PM / UNC CC PERFORMANCE HALL
CIPAF INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
Pianists from across the world in our competitive divisions will compete in the 2024 CIPAF International Piano Competition for cash prizes totaling over $7500.
7:30 PM / UNC CC PERFORMANCE HALL
CIPAF WINNER'S CONCERT
We welcome all to attend the Award Ceremony and Winner's Concert for the final public event of the 2024 Colorado International Piano Academy and Fesival.
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Free Admissions.
FRIDAY
AUGUST 2
DENVER & ROCKY MOUNTAIN TOURS
Participants of the 2024 CIPAF will spend a day in Denver for a shopping tour and adventure to the Rocky Mountains.
SATURDAY
AUGUST 3
DEPARTURE
The CIPAF Faculty and Staff will send off participants and competitors of the 2024 Colorado International Piano Academy & Festival to return to their homes around the world!