Founded in 1988 by MIC resident piano duo Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem, the mission of the festival is to foster a deeper interest in the repertoire, performance, and teaching of music for piano, four hands, and two pianos, in a fun and supportive atmosphere. The Chicago Duo Piano Festival includes an annual summer festival, winter mini-fest, guest duo and faculty concerts, master classes, and student recitals. In addition, the Chicago Duo Piano Festival sponsors period national and international competitions for duo pianists.
Chicago Duo Piano Winter Mini-Fest 2025
February 28 - March 2, 2025
Registration Deadline: January 15, 2025
Join the Chicago Duo Piano Festival for mini-fest! Don't miss a weekend of fun and a special opportunity to meet other pianists and build pianistic and ensemble skills.
MIC Faculty Piano Duos in Concert
Friday, February 28 at 7:00 PM
Nichols Concert Hall - 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston
General Admission Tickets: $30
Enjoy a concert of piano music for duo piano featuring MIC's award-winning piano faculty. The annual Chicago Duo Piano Festival Winter Mini-Fest kicks off with a special concert.
Featuring: Louise Chan and Susan Tang, Elaine Felder and Milana Pavchinskaya, Sung Hoon Mo and Inah Chiu, Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem, Alex Djordjevic and Mark George, Daniel Baer and Katherine Petersen, Soo Young Lee, Lisa Zilberman, and Katherine Lee.
Works by: Schubert, Saint-Saens, Daniel Pesca, Vivaldi, Brahms, and others.
