COACHINGS • MASTER CLASSES • CONCERTS • STUDENT RECITAL
Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem, Artistic Directors
Katherine K. Lee, Program Director
This summer marks the Chicago Duo Piano Festival's 36th anniversary season. 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 annual Chicago Duo Piano Festival is a wonderful opportunity to meet new pianists and make new friends while building pianistic and ensemble skills. Enjoy special concerts and master classes and participate in a culminating student recital at Nichols Concert Hall. Students will be paired with one or two duo partners and will receive more intensive coaching on select pieces. Students will be assigned appropriate repertoire and partners based on age and level. Adult students currently practicing regularly with more than one partner may arrange coachings accordingly.
Students are urged to register early!
(ages 8-adult, early intermediate to advanced)
Daily Schedule
Concerts take place at Nichols Concert Hall
Unless otherwise noted, all concerts are free for participants and two guests.
General Admission Tickets: $30 adults; $15 students & seniors
Sunday, July 13
2:15 pm Check-In/Orientation
3:00 pm Gala Opening Concert - Claire Aebersold & Ralph Neiweem
Monday, July 14
1:00 – 5:00 pm Youth/High School Coaching and Practice
4:45 – 7:00 pm Adult Coaching and Practice
Tuesday, July 15
1:00 – 5:00 pm Youth/High School Coaching and Practice
4:00 – 6:15 pm Adult Coaching and Practice
7:00 pm Faculty Extravaganza - MIC Faculty Duos in Concert
Wednesday, July 16
1:00 – 5:00 pm Youth/High School Coaching and Practice
4:00 – 7:00 pm Adult Coaching and Practice
Thursday, July 17
1:00 – 5:00 pm Youth/High School Coaching and Practice
4:00 – 6:15 pm Adult Coaching and Practice
Friday, July 18
1:00 – 5:00 pm Youth/High School Coaching and Practice
4:00 – 6:00 pm Adult Coaching and Practice
7:00 pm Guest Duo Concert
Saturday, July 19
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Master Class
12:00 -1:00 pm Luncheon
1:00 – 3:30 pm Coaching and Practice
Sunday, July 20
1:00 pm Students arrive for warm-ups
2:00 pm Final Student Concert
Free Admission
Please note: times are subject to change.
For questions or more information, please reach out to Program Director Katherine K. Lee.