Mission

The mission of the Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival is to promote and develop world-class keyboard musical experiences that inspire present and future artists and audiences. We do this by:

• identifying exceptional pianists through a noncompetitive process and then providing significant support to enhance their careers;
• presenting a world-class music festival featuring the finest international keyboard artists;
• providing an outstanding keyboard educational program; and
• supporting the creation of keyboard music.