Aloha International Piano Festival
The Aloha International Piano Festival (AIPF) is a week-long celebration of music that welcomes pianists of all ages—from Hawaii and around the world—to learn, perform, and grow together.
Alongside the Festival, the Keʻalohi International Piano Competition shines a spotlight on extraordinary young pianists, inspiring audiences and connecting Hawai‘i to a global network of music lovers.
Founded in 2006 by pianist Lisa Nakamichi, the Aloha International Piano Festival (AIPF) is a non-profit organization committed to educating Hawaii’s students and teachers. AIPF addresses three main needs: the need for music teacher training, the need for low-cost music concerts and music education opportunities, and the need for high-caliber classes and lessons for piano students.
Inaugural Ke’Alohi International Piano Competition – Concerto Finals with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra
Concerto Finals with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Awards ceremony to follow.
The inaugural Ke’Alohi International Piano Competition is a triennial international piano competition for pianists of all nationalities ages 18 – 29.
After a rigorous and selective preliminary video round, 15 of the world’s best pianists have been selected and they will be in Honolulu to compete in three live rounds for over $20,000 in cash prizes in front of a jury comprised of internationally acclaimed pianists. Competitors advancing to the final round of the competition will perform a complete concerto with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on June 22, 2022. Previously, it seemed an impossible goal to create – in a state widely known for its hula, ukulele and beaches - a major world-class international piano competition on par with existing prominent competitions around the world. I am extremely excited that Hawaii will finally host a major international competition of this caliber!
COMPETITORS
Alexander Agate (USA)
Kevin Ahfat (Canada)
Elzbieta Bilicka (Poland)
Kai-Min Chang (Taiwan)
Joy Chen (Australia)
Misha Galant (USA)
Ji Youn Lee (S. Korea)
Kangeun Lee (S. Korea)
Sua Lee (S. Korea)
Zhiye Lin (China)
Jonathan Mamora (USA)
Maria Parrini (USA)
Qi Qi (China)
Jairus Rhoades (USA)
Yi-Ting Tsai (Taiwan)
Inaugural Ke’Alohi International Piano Competition – Prelim & Semifinal Live Rounds
Preliminary and Semifinal Live Rounds
The inaugural Ke’Alohi International Piano Competition is a triennial international piano competition for pianists of all nationalities ages 18 – 29.
After a rigorous and selective preliminary video round, 15 of the world’s best pianists have been selected and they will be in Honolulu to compete in three live rounds for over $20,000 in cash prizes in front of a jury comprised of internationally acclaimed pianists. Competitors advancing to the final round of the competition will perform a complete concerto with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on June 22, 2022. Previously, it seemed an impossible goal to create – in a state widely known for its hula, ukulele and beaches - a major world-class international piano competition on par with existing prominent competitions around the world. I am extremely excited that Hawaii will finally host a major international competition of this caliber!
SCHEDULE
June 15, 2022: Preliminary Round Day 1. University of Hawaii Music Department, Orvis Auditorium.
June 16, 2022: Preliminary Round Day 2. University of Hawaii Music Department, Orvis Auditorium. Announcement of Semifinalists.
June 18, 2022: Semifinalists rehearsal with second piano accompaniment. University of Hawaii Music Department, Orvis Auditorium.
June 19, 2022: Semifinal round. University of Hawaii Music Department, Orvis Auditorium. Announcement of Finalists.
June 21, 2022: Finalists rehearsal with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Blaisdell Concert Hall.
June 22, 2022: Concerto Finals with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Awards ceremony to follow. Blaisdell Concert Hall.