Philadelphia International Music Festival
July 2025
Solo Performance Preparation Program Grand Finale with Marina Iwao, piano The Juilliard School
Friday, July 25, 2025 Mellon Hall
12:30 PM Valley Forge Military Academy & College
Violin Sonata No.1 in G minor, BWV 1001
Johann Sebastian Bach II. Fuga (1685–1750)
Clara Thomas, violin
Polish Caprice Grażyna Bacewicz (1909–1969)
Heewon Park, violin
Violin Sonata No.5 in F minor, BWV 1018
Johann Sebastian Bach I. Largo (1685–1750)
Stephanie Suedbeck, violín
Violin Concerto, Op.64
Felix Mendelssohn I. Allegro molto appassionato (1809–1847)
Kai Lin, violín
Violin Concerto No.3, Op.61
Camille Saint-Saëns I. Allegro non troppo (1835–1921)
Felix Wang, violín
Introduction et rondo cappriccioso, Op.28
Rio Chung, violín
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921)
Reminder:Please silence cell phones and other electronic devices for all performances. PIMF is a program of Sandy Marcucci International Camps, Inc.
Violin Concerto No.1, Op.26
Max Bruch
I. Vorspiel. Allegro moderato (1838–1920)
Masaharu Seno, violín
Violin Concerto, Op.47 Jean Sibelius
I. Allegro moderato (1865–1957)
Violin Concerto, Op.35
Ishaan Hannenhalli, violín
Pyoty Ilyich Tchaikovsky
I. Allegro moderato Moderato assai (1840–1893)
Natalia Siqueria Biasotto, violín
Violin Concerto No.1, Op.26
Max Bruch
III. Finale. Allegro enérgico (1838–1920)
Keita Goto, violin
Reminder:Please silence cell phones and other electronic devices for all performances. PIMF is a program of Sandy Marcucci International Camps, Inc.
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ITALY
July 28 - August 7, 2025 | Cremona, Italy
FACULTY
Kimberly Fisher
Principal Second Violin
The Philadelphia Orchestra
John Koen Cello
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Mark Livshits
Faculty Pianist
Curtis Institute of Music
The Philadelphia International Music Festival – Italy (July 28 – August 7, 2025) is designed for string musicians and pianists 13-19 years of age preparing for upcoming solo performances and competitions. This exciting new program will include: three private lessons, daily 30-minute workout sessions with an assigned faculty accompanist, daily hour-long solo performance classes, five hours of required daily private practice, and a week-ending Grand Finale Recital in one of the stunning performance halls in Cremona.
Students and families will both reside in Cremona, Italy, enjoying authentic Italian-style meals throughout the week-long program. While students are in training, guests attending the “Family & Friends” program will tour the surrounding towns via Luxury Motorcoach. Destinations include Venice, Milan, Verona, Lake Garda, Bologna and Parma! Students will join the traveling adventures at the conclusion of the Grand Finale performance on August 4th, 2025.
Reminder:Please silence cell phones and other electronic devices for all performances. PIMF is a program of Sandy Marcucci International Camps, Inc.
Venice
Modena Milan
Lake Garda
Verona
Bologna
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL
MUSIC FESTIVAL
is sponsored by:
New and pre-owned pianos, digital keyboards and organs from Philadelphia’s oldest and most respected piano company since 1891.
Featuring Yamaha, Bösendorfer, Estonia, Mason & Hamlin, the Matchless Cunningham, and vintage Steinways.
All Cunningham Pianos used at PIMF 2025 will be sold at discounted prices!
Call (610)585-7777to set up an appointment