2026 Summer Concerts
Pre-concert lectures start at 6:15 PM
All concerts take place at Barshinger Center, F&M College
July 17 - 7:00PM
American String Quartet & Ruiqi Fang
The 2026 Lancaster International Piano & Chamber Music Festival begins with a performance by American String Quartet and pianist Ruiqi Fang!
Internationally recognized as one of the world's finest quartets, the American String Quartet has spent decades honing the luxurious sound for which it is famous. The Quartet celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2019, and, in its years of touring, has performed in all fifty states and has appeared in the most important concert halls worldwide.
“Decidedly personal” “Intelligent playing” and “Versatile.” These are just a few examples of how critics have glowingly described pianist Ruiqi Fang’s solo recital at the Basílica Menor del Convento de San Francisco de Asís in Havana, Cuba. Ruiqi Fang holds the coveted Doctor of Musical Arts degree, Master of Music degree and Professional Studies Diploma from Manhattan School of Music, under the tutelage of the world-renowned pedagogue Dr. Solomon
July 19 - 7:00PM
Asiya Korepanova
The pianist who performed the complete Rachmaninoff solo piano works within the composer’s 150th-anniversary year in 2023, Asiya Korepanova is a pianistic powerhouse hailed as a "tremendously gifted pianist who exhibits a singular affinity for Rachmaninoff’s Russian romantic idiom and possesses the blazing technique to fully realize his distinctive scores" (South Florida Classical Review), who is also highly recognized as a composer, visual artist, and poet.
July 18 - 3:00PM
LIPF Competition Final with Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
The 2026 Lancaster International Piano Competition returns to the stage with a live final round featuring Lancaster Symphony Orchestra!
For the first time ever, the Lancaster International Piano Competition finalists will perform live in concert with Lancaster Symphony orchestra for a thrilling final round of competition! Experience the final performances for yourself and see who will take home first prize!
July 20 - 7:00PM
Daniel Browell
Daniel Browell enjoys a busy and varied performing career, having given recitals in the UK, Europe, China and North America. His debut recital at London’s Purcell Room in the Southbank Centre and concerto performance at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall received critical acclaim in the national press. Daniel particularly enjoys collaborative projects with instrumentalists and singers, performing regularly as a core member of the Belfast based Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble. As pianist with the Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble Daniel has broadcast live on Radio 3 and performed all over the world, mostly recently in the showcase event at the Classical:Next festival in Berlin, Beijing contemporary Music festival and at the Royal Festival Hall for New Music Biennial.
July 22 - 7:00PM
Alexander Kobrin
Van Cliburn Gold Medalist & LIPF Artist-In-Residence, Alexander Kobrin takes the stage for a performance of Schubert's Four Impromptus D. 935 (Op. 142) and Franz Liszt's Sonata in B Minor, S. 178.
“He surrendered neither the smoothness nor the dynamic fluidity that the modern piano allows, and he gave his sense of fantasy free rein, and creating an almost confessional spirit .” — The New York Times
Called the “Van Cliburn of today” by the BBC, pianist Alexander Kobrin, LIPF’s Artist-in-Residence, has placed himself at the forefront of today's performing musicians.
July 23 - 7:00 PM
Joanne Polk & Jeffrey Langford: Celebrating Amy Beach
Joanne Polk & Jeffrey Langford take the stage for a concert celebrating Amy Beach!
“Polk has championed female composers all through her admirable discography. She has brought a wealth of great and enjoyable music to our attention, most of which has lived in relative obscurity since it was written. It would all be for naught if not for the exceptional musical insight and flawless piano technique she brings to these works. -American Record Guide January/February 2025 review of Nostalgia
Jeffrey Langford is recently retired from his position as Chair and Professor of Music History and as Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies at Manhattan School of Music.
July 24 - 7:00 PM
Tianxu An
Chinese pianist Tianxu An has gained recognition on the international concert stage for his profound musicality and technical mastery. Mr. An has since performed over a hundred recitals and concertos across more than ten countries. His engagements have taken him to many of the world's most esteemed venues, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Vienna Musikverein, the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, and China's National Centre for the Performing Arts.
His compelling story and musicianship have been featured in major publications across the globe, from The Philadelphia Inquirer and Musical America (which named him a "Monthly New Artist") in the United States, to theU.K.'s Pianist and Gramophone magazines.
July 25 - 3:00 PM
LIPF Faculty: An All Shostakovich Concert
LIPF Faculty take the stage for an All-Shostakovich program!