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June 26, 2026 Symphony Orchestra Program Week A Finale

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Philadelphia International Music Festival

June 2026

Symphony Orchestra Program

Week A Finale

Senior Orchestra

Thomas Hong, conductor

Friday, June 26, 2026

Young Artists Orchestra

Bower Hall 11:00 AM Valley Forge Military College

Nina Wilkinson, conductor

YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL

VIOLIN

Arri Gong

Taya Pitram

Linnea Stern

VIOLA

Xander Vialpando

FLUTE

Altair Martinez-Park

SENIOR ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL

VIOLIN I

Riley Huang

Elsa Zu

Luke Potashnik

Lucas Lin

Olivia Campbell

Kaiden Higgins

Elisa Chen

VIOLIN II

Ava Giovani

Sophie Teo

Zephyr Li

Michael Huang

Asa Gray

Zoe Webster

Fiona Nicola

VIOLA

Noah Yang

Kidlat Gant

Sam Olden

Simon Bolich

Saloni Pandit

Nina Wilkinson *

CELLO

Aileen Chan

Marika Solomon Marcy

Kristian Kowalewski

Owen Scriber

Nathan Kim

Asante Cole

Kai Zinner

Emilie Tran

Liliyana Beck

BASS

Desmond Willis

Brayden Carroll

Marcus Hahn

Kaleb Cook

FLUTE

Sophia Chen

Charlotte Warmelink

Jack Malcom

OBOE

Tate Glass

Chelsea Song

CLARINET

Harrison Liu

Tyler Jacome

BASSOON

Kristopher Hart

Irene Seo

HORN

William Hall

Tiffany Leung

Naomi Martin *

Kyle Verrone *

Evan Bretz *

TRUMPET

Ben Craven

Jacob King

Mathilda Hummel

TROMBONE

Yi-En Ho *

TUBA

Ethan Usher

PERCUSSION

John Bishop *

* Denotes guest musicians

Reminder:Please silence cell phones and other electronic devices for all performances. PIMF is a program of Sandy Marcucci International Camps, Inc.

Badinerie from Orchestral Suite No.2, BWV 1067

Young Artists Orchestra

Nina Wilkinson, conductor

Overture from Lenora Overture No.3, Op.72b

Senior Orchestra

Thomas Hong, conductor

Symphony No.5 in C minor, Op.67

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

Ludwig van Beethoven IV. Allegro

Young Artists & Senior Orchestras

Thomas Hong, conductor

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

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)585-7777to set up an appointment

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