June 26, 2026 Symphony Orchestra Program Week A Finale

Philadelphia International Music Festival June 2026 Symphony Orchestra Program Week A Finale Senior Orchestra

Young Artists Orchestra

Thomas Hong, conductor

Nina Wilkinson, conductor

Friday, June 26, 2026 11:00 AM

Bower Hall Valley Forge Military College

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

BASSOON Kristopher Hart Irene Seo

BASS Desmond Willis Brayden Carroll Marcus Hahn Kaleb Cook

TRUMPET Ben Craven Jacob King Mathilda Hummel

FLUTE Sophia Chen Charlotte Warmelink Jack Malcom OBOE Tate Glass Chelsea Song CLARINET Harrison Liu Tyler Jacome

HORN William Hall Tiffany Leung Naomi Martin * Kyle Verrone * Evan Bretz *

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

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)

Young Artists Orchestra Nina Wilkinson, conductor Overture from Lenora Overture No.3, Op.72b

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

Senior Orchestra Thomas Hong, conductor Symphony No.5 in C minor, Op.67 IV. Allegro

Ludwig van Beethoven

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

Milan

Verona

Brescia

Florence

Cremona

Genoa

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.

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