Who We Are
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For more than two decades, the Aloha International Piano Festival has brought pianists, teachers, artists and audiences together in Hawai‘i through a shared love of music.
What began as an annual festival has grown to encompass a range of programs designed to encourage artistic growth, create meaningful performance and learning opportunities, and make exceptional musical experiences accessible to the community.
Today, AIPF carries that mission forward through three distinct programs: the Piano Academy, the Ke‘alohi International Piano Competition, and Aloha Piano Lab.
Core Projects
Aloha International Piano Academy
The Piano Academy brings pianists together in Hawai‘i for an immersive experience of study, performance and musical connection. Participants work closely with distinguished Festival Artists through private lessons and masterclasses, while having meaningful opportunities to share their own artistry in public performance. The Academy culminates in a participant concert, bringing pianists together onstage to celebrate their work and their shared love of music.
Ke'alohi International Piano Competition
Held every three years in Honolulu, the Ke‘alohi International Piano Competition brings exceptional pianists from around the world to Hawai‘i for an intensive week of performance and competition. Through solo and concerto rounds before an international jury, Ke‘alohi provides a distinctive international platform for exceptional pianists, culminating with three finalists performing with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra.
Aloha Piano Lab
Created specifically for Hawai‘i-based pianists, Aloha Piano Lab is a free education and mentorship program connecting local pianists with distinguished performing artists and teachers. Through focused masterclasses, participants receive individualized guidance in repertoire, interpretation, technique and performance while building connections with visiting artists, local teachers and fellow pianists.
Meet our Founder & Artistic Director
Lisa Nakamichi
Acclaimed pianist Lisa Nakamichi has performed throughout the United States, Japan and Europe, with appearances including the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra, Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, Hiroshima Symphony and recitals at distinguished venues in Tokyo, Osaka and Vienna. A graduate of The Juilliard School, she founded the Aloha International Piano Festival to bring exceptional artists, meaningful educational opportunities and world-class musical experiences to Hawai‘i. As Artistic Director, she continues to shape AIPF’s artistic vision and its commitment to Hawai‘i’s musical community.
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