THE DYNAMIC
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF
THE INTERNATIONAL KEYBOARD
ODYSSIAD® & FESTIVAL, U.S.A.

May 2023

Opus 1, No. 10

MISSION
Dedicated to promoting new generations
of young keyboard artists through an internationally linked competition and festival.


IKOF 2023

July 29-August 5


We are pleased to celebrate IKOF 2023, the twelth-year anniversary of the International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A., with a splendid 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 & Festival Passes are on Sale Now!

Save money by purchasing the Concert Grand Series Pass


 

Enjoy five evening concerts & three 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 $205 per person. The Concert Grand Series Pass includes admission to the following concerts:




INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

Evening: $46.50 (Adult) $26.50 (Senior 62+) $16.50 (Under 18)

Matinee: $26.50 (Adult); $16.50 (Under 18)



Additional guest artists, presenters, and judges during the daily festival events include Yakov Kasman (Silver Medalist, 10th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition), Tatiana Kasman (Steinway Teacher Hall of Fame), Ben Laude (tonebase), Corrie Donovan (IKOF MC), Paola del Negro Plano (Rivers Conservatory, Boston), Timothy Burns (IKOF Official Staff Accompanist), Bryan Wallick (Colorado State University, Winner of the Vladimir Horowitz Competition in Kyiv), Devin Patrick Hughes (Conductor, Boulder Symphony and Arapahoe Philharmonic); Michael Repper (Music Director, Mid-Atlantic Symphony, Ashland Symphony, Northern Neck Orchestra of Virginia, and 2023 Grammy-winner, New York Youth Symphony); Vyacheslav Gryaznov (Concert Pianist, Arranger, and Composer), and others.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS now and reserve July 29- August 5 for a multitude of spectacular events featuring world-renowned pianists in three matinee and five evening concerts, the LIVE Semifinal and Final Rounds of the International Keyboard Odyssiad® competition bringing 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 the complete schedule at Odyssiad.com

IKOF 2023 Preliminary Round Applications

Register Now! NEW Deadline: June 15, 2023


IKOF 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 15, 2023. Preliminary Round judges will select the Odyssiad® competitors that proceed to the LIVE Semifinal and Final Rounds in Fort Collins, Colorado during the 2023 International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A. (July 29 - August 5, 2023). 


For complete Solo and Concerto Preliminary Round guidelines, including repertoire requirements and INCREASED cash prizes, click HERE.

APPLY NOW! APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 15, 2023

VOLUNTEER FOR THE 2023 COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL

Competition/Festival Volunteer & Host Families Needed!


We’re looking for energetic, friendly, and fun individuals, couples and families for volunteer positions with The International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A. (IKOF). IKOF is run entirely by volunteers! We need your help as we continue to grow its presence as a world-class classical music experience, drawing competitors, performers and presenters from around the world.

Share your love of classical piano by joining our team! Multiple opportunities are available, including assistance during the competition & festival, soirees, and community outreach events. Your help is needed and appreciated. If you would like to be an IKOF volunteer, intern, or Host Family, please contact us by clicking on one of the links below. Please specify in the Message section if you would like to volunteer or be a host family. Benefits include complimentary festival tickets & invitations to social events.


I am interested in being a Competition/Festival Volunteer
I am interested in being a Host Family

Matthew Liu

Matthew Liu, 16, 2022 Bobbie and Paul Mielke Gold Medalist in the Single Movement Concerto Division of IKOF gave a brilliant performance of the Chopin 1st concerto on Sunday, May 21, with the Fort Collins Health and Wellness Orchestra, Adam Torres conducting.


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.

Questions? Comments?
Concerns?
Please email: IKOFpiano@gmail.com

Many thanks to all our donors and sponsors for their continued support on Colorado Gives Day and throughout the year!




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