High-Voltage Virtuosity Meets Show-Stopping Brilliance: Anderson & Roe Piano Duo Return to Fort Collins August 8
Fort Collins, CO – This August, the world’s most exciting pianists converge in Fort Collins for the International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A., August 3–8, 2026, University Center for the Arts at Colorado State University.
A global celebration of piano artistry, the Odyssiad® brings together rising stars, seasoned professionals, and internationally acclaimed guest artists for a week of electrifying performances, elite competition, and immersive musical experiences. Audiences will witness extraordinary talent firsthand as competitors take the stage in the LIVE Semifinal and Final Rounds—free and open to the public—in this Olympic-style showcase of pianistic excellence.
Finalists in the Solo and Concerto Divisions compete for medals, cash prizes, and prestigious performance opportunities with the Boulder Symphony and Symphony of the Rockies, under the baton of Devin Patrick Hughes, as well as the Fort Collins Health & Wellness Community Orchestra.
The 2026 festival features a dynamic lineup of internationally celebrated artists:
• Martín García García (Spain), Gold Medalist of the 2021 Cleveland International Piano Competition, opens the festival on Monday, August 3.
• David Khrikuli (Georgia), winner of top prizes at major international competitions in Italy and Spain, performs Wednesday, August 5.
• Daria Podorozhnova (Russia), 2025 Odyssiad® Gold Medalist, takes the stage for a FREE public concert on Thursday, August 6—an unforgettable performance by one of today’s most compelling young artists.
• Anderson & Roe Piano Duo return in triumphant fashion to close the festival on Saturday, August 8, delivering their signature fusion of virtuosity, innovation, and theatrical flair.
Festival Highlights
August 3–8 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
LIVE Semifinal & Final Rounds (Solo & Concerto Divisions)
Organ Recital Hall & Runyan Rehearsal Hall
Free & Open to the Public
Watch competitors battle for top honors in a thrilling, high-stakes environment. Final Round performances will also be livestreamed at odyssiad.com.
Headline Performances
• August 3, 7:30 PM – Martín García García
• August 4, 7:00 PM – Live Final Round: Professional Young Artist Solo Division (FREE)
• August 5, 7:30 PM – David Khrikuli
• August 6, 7:30 PM – Daria Podorozhnova (FREE Concert)
• August 8, 7:30 PM – Anderson & Roe Piano Duo (Closing Night)
All performances take place at the University Center for the Arts, Colorado State University.
Tickets & Information
Buy tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/music-events-in-fort-collins-4833422
• Patrons: $100
• Adults: $38
• Students: $17
• Youth (12 & under): FREE
For the full schedule, livestream access, and festival details, visit odyssiad.com.
About the Odyssiad®
The International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A. is one of the premier piano competitions and festivals in the United States, dedicated to advancing the next generation of keyboard artists through performance, education, and community engagement. Through its Odyssiad® in the Community (OTC)
initiative, the organization presents free, educational concerts year-round, enriching the cultural life of Fort Collins and beyond.
Powered almost entirely by volunteers, the Odyssiad® stands as a testament to the passion and dedication of a community united by music.
Company: International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A.