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