Philadelphia International Music Festival
Monday, July 27, 2026 Mellon Hall
7:00 PM Valley Forge Military College
Senior Orchestra Solo Hour with Hsin-Wei Tsai, piano
Cello Suite No.1 in G Major, BWV 1007
Johann Sebastian Bach
I. Prélude (1685–1750)
Cello Suite No.2, BWV 1008
Aidan Rio, double bass
Johann Sebastian Bach
I. Prélude (1685–1750)
II. Allemande
Allegro appassionato, Op.43
Morceau symphonique, Op.88
Laurily Merzatta, viola
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921)
Preston Gibbons, cello Hsin-Wei Tsai, piano
Alexandra Guilmant (1837–1911)
Christian Barton, trombone Hsin-Wei Tsai, piano
Fantasiestücke, Op.111 No.3 in C minor
Isaí Parra, cello Hsin-Wei Tsai, piano
Robert Schumann (1810–1856)
4 Romantic Pieces, Op.75
Antonín Dvořák
II. Allegro maestoso (1841–1904)
Lucero Tapia, violin
Hsin-Wei Tsai, piano
Oboe Sonata, Op.166
Camille Saint-Saëns
I. Andantino (1835–1921)
Kaylee Gutmaker, oboe Hsin-Wei Tsai, piano
Violin Sonata in G minor (arranged for Double Bass) Henry Eccles
I. Grave (1670–1742)
IV. Vivace
William Hammond, double bass Hsin-Wei Tsai, piano
INTERMISSION
A Cricket Sang and Set in the Sun Blake Tyson
Nathan Pearce, percussion
Scherzo tarantelle, Op.16 Henri Wieniawski (1835–1880)
Charlotte Nielsen, violin Hsin-Wei Tsai, piano
Oboe Sonata, Op.166
Camille Saint-Saëns
II. Ad libitum Allegretto (1835–1921)
Maelynn Auyeung, oboe Hsin-Wei Tsai, piano
Reminder: Please silence cell phones and other electronic devices for all performances. PIMF is a program of Sandy Marcucci International Camps, Inc.
Violin Sonata César Franck I. Allegretto ben moderato (1822–1890)
Deacon Perron, violin Hsin-Wei Tsai, piano
Double Bass Concerto, Op.3
Serge Koussevitzky I. Allegro (1874–1911)
Henry Evenhuis, double bass Hsin-Wei Tsai, piano
Nocturno, Op.7
Meredith Taylor, horn Hsin-Wei Tsai, piano
Reminder: Please silence cell phones and other electronic devices for all performances. PIMF is a program of Sandy Marcucci International Camps, Inc.
Franz Strauss (1822–1902)
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ITALY
August 4 – August 14, 2026 | 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
Philadelphia International Music Festival – Italy (August 4–August 14, 2026) 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 Milan, Verona, Brescia, Florence, Genoa, and Sirmione! Students will join the traveling adventures at the conclusion of the Grand Finale performance on August 11th, 2026.
Milan Verona Brescia
Florence
Cremona Genoa
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 2026 will be sold at discounted prices!
Call (610) 585-7777 to set up an appointment