THE DYNAMIC
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF
THE INTERNATIONAL KEYBOARD
ODYSSIAD® & FESTIVAL, U.S.A.
May 2022
Opus 1, No. 8
MISSION
Dedicated to promoting new generations
of young keyboard artists through an internationally linked competition and festival.
We're Back Live!
IKOF 2022
July 30-August 6

After a lengthy two years, we are happy to celebrate the re-opening of the International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A. (IKOF), our 11thyear anniversary, with a splendid new program featuring an assemblage of world-renowned pianists, guest artists and presenters, and the many young piano prodigies that travel to Colorado to compete for top prizes in the LIVE Odyssiad® competition.


Tickets on sale now!
Introducing the IKOF Concert Grand Series Pass
 
Enjoy 6 Evening Concerts & 3 Matinee Concerts featuring world-renowned pianists, including Van Cliburn winners.

Purchase the International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A. Concert Grand Series Pass: One seat $150 (plus $3 ticketing fee) per person. The Concert Grand Series Pass includes admission to the following concerts:


Evening: $48 (Adult) $28 (Senior) $17 (Under 18)
Matinee: $22 per person


Additional guest artists, presenters, and judges during the daily festival events include, André-Michel Schub (Van Cliburn Gold Medalist); Konstantin Soukhovetski (Juilliard); Paola del Negro Plano (Rivers Conservatory, Boston); Hsing-ay Hsu (N.Y., Steinway Artist); Daria Kiseleva (Russia, IKOF Gold Medalist); Timothy Burns and Misha Berestnev (IKOF Official Staff Accompanists); Devin Patrick Hughes (Conductor, Boulder Symphony), Charles Latshaw (Conductor, Grand Junction Symphony and Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra), and others.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS now and reserve July 30 - August 6 for a multitude of spectacular events featuring world-renowned pianists in evening concerts, the LIVE Semifinal and Final Rounds of the International Keyboard Odyssiad® competition that attracts hundreds of talented young piano prodigies to Fort Collins from around the U.S. and abroad, and numerous masterclasses, presentations, and mini-recitals throughout the week. All competitive rounds of the Odyssiad® are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Check for updates at Odyssiad.com
IKOF 2022 Preliminary Round Applications
Register Now! Deadline: June 1, 2022

The Preliminary Round will be held Online and judged by professional pianists around the U.S. Pianists may submit their application materials ONLINE by the Deadline of June 1, 2022. Preliminary Round judges will select the Odyssiad® competitors that proceed to the LIVE Semifinal and Final Rounds in Fort Collins, Colorado during the 2022 International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A. (July 30-August 6, 2022). 

For complete Solo and Concerto Preliminary Round guidelines, including repertoire requirements, refer to odyssiad.com/competition
In Memoriam - Bobbie (Roberta) Mielke
January 9, 1938 - February 18, 2022
We are heartbroken at the loss of our dear friend and IKOF Board Member, Bobbie Mielke, who passed away on February 18, 2022. Bobbie supported hundreds of students and faculty over the years as staff accompanist at CSU. Her passion and devotion to the piano, the Fort Collins community and to IKOF will be missed. Please consider donating to IKOF in Bobbie's name by clicking here.
Announcing
The Bobbie & Paul Mielke Gold Medal Award
Single Movement Concerto Division
IKOF is proud to announce the addition of the Bobbie & Paul Mielke Gold Medal Award, Single Movement Concerto Division. The winner will perform with the Fort Collins Health and Wellness Community Orchestra, Leslie Stewart conducting, and also with the Boulder Symphony, Devin Patrick Hughes conducting.
Tetiana Shafran

The guest appearance of Tetiana Shafran, Olga Kern International Piano Competition Gold medalist, is postponed to 2023 due to the Ukrainian crisis. We wish Tetiana and her family all the best and look forward to her participation at IKOF 2023!
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IKOF relies on the generosity of music lovers like you to continue its important artistic and educational mission and our community outreach program, IKOF in the Community. Your generous gift will immediately be put to work to finance the future growth and sustainability of IKOF.

Donate directly on our website or shop at smile.amazon.com on behalf of the International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A.
Questions? Comments?
Concerns?
Please email: [email protected]
Many thanks to all our donors and sponsors for their continued support on Colorado Gives Day and throughout the year!