Philadelphia International Music Festival
June 2025
Symphony Orchestra Program
Solo Hour Performance
Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 | 7:00 pm
Chapel of St. Cornelius the Centurion Valley Forge Military Academy & College
Praeludium and Allegro in the Style of Pugnani
Eleanor Pomerance, violin Ellen Youssefian, piano
Frit Kreisler (1875–1962)
Viola Concerto in C Major
Joseph Schubert II. Romance. Adagio (1745–1837)
Romance, Op.23
Solo de Concours No.3, Op.40
Gabi Levy, viola Ellen Youssefian, piano
Amy Beach (1867–1944)
Zahra-Lys King, violin Ellen Youssefian, piano
Charles Colin (1832–1881)
Brian Xu, oboe Rachel Anemone, piano
Cello Concerto, Op.104 Antonín Dvořák I. Allegro (1841–1904)
Andy Wu, cello Rachel Anemone, piano
Elegy and Tarantella Giovanni Bottesini (1821–1889)
Desmond Willis, bass Mark Livshits, piano
Fantaisie for Flute and Piano
Melissa Westrick, flute Mark Livshits, piano
Cantabile et presto
Melissa Westrick, flute Mark Livshits, piano
Reminder:Please silence cell phones and other electronic devices for all performances. PIMF is a program of Sandy Marcucci International Camps, Inc.
Philippe Gaubert (1879–1941)
Georges Enescu (1881–1955)
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
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