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Chicago Duo Piano Festival: Winter Mini-Fest

Chicago Duo Piano Festival Winter Mini-Fest

1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston & 300 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
United States

Cost

$175.  Tuition includes coachings, Saturday lunch, and participation in student recital.

Join the Chicago Duo Piano Festival for Winter Mini-Fest!

Registration Deadline:  Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Don't miss a weekend of fun and a special opportunity to meet other pianists and build pianistic and ensemble skills.

Artistic Directors:  Claire Aebersold & Ralph Neiweem
Program Director: Katherine K. Lee

Open to pianists age 8 to adult:  Late beginner level and up - Suzuki Book 2;  Music for the Millions Vol. 17


2025 Winter MiniFest Schedule of Events

Students are expected to be present at all performances including faculty and student recitals to support their peers.

LOCATION

Evanston: 1490 Chicago Avenue (enter Grove Street)
Note:  paid street parking is available (2-hour limit) or use the Church Street Parking Garage

Winnetka: 300 Green Bay Road

Friday, February 28:  Evanston

6:00 PM    Preconcert Lecture (lower lobby)
6:30 PM    Check-in
7:00 PM    Faculty Concert & Reception

Saturday, March 1:  Winnetka

10 AM-12 PM    Coachings
12-1 PM              Lunch (provided)
1-4 PM               Coachings
4-6 PM              Informal Recital: Thoresen Performance Center

Sunday, March 2:  Evanston

1-4 PM             Coachings
4-6 PM            Final Recital: Nichols Concert Hall

2025 Winter Mini-Fest for Participants

Ralph Neiweem

Piano Faculty, Aebersold & Neiweem Duo Piano in Residence

Claire Aebersold Neiweem

Piano Faculty, Aebersold & Neiweem Piano Duo in Residence

Katherine Lee

Piano Faculty