July 2026 SPPP Grand Finale (11:30 AM)

Friday, July 31, 2026 Shannon Hall, McMaster 3 11:30 AM

Praeludium and Allegro

Fritz Kreisler (1875–1962)

Charles Shi, violin

Neal Kurz, piano

Viola Concerto in the Style of J.C. Bach Henri Cassadesus

I. Allegro molto ma espressivo (1879–1947)

Melinda Regotti, viola

Neal Kurz, piano

Légende, Op.17 Henri Wieniawski (1835–1880)

Ella Zhao, violin

Neal Kurz, piano

Violin Sonata No.5, Op.24 “Spring” Ludwig van Beethoven

I. Allegro (1770–1827)

Bernadette Elizabeth Sheehan, violin

Neal Kurz, piano

Praeludium and Allegro Fritz Kreisler (1875–1962)

Hailey Murata, violin

Neal Kurz, piano

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

Introduction et rondo capriccioso, Op.28

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921)

Oregon Thia Gerrits, violin

Neal Kurz, piano

Violin Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001 Johann Sebastian Bach

II. Fuga (1685–1750)

Violin Concerto, Op.64

Mikayla Wong, violin

Felix Mendelssohn

II. Andante Allegretto non troppo (1809–1847)

Iris Li, violin

Neal Kurz, piano

Violin Concerto No.2, Op.63 Sergey Prokofiev

III. Allegro ben marcato (1891–1953)

Chloe Shiho Chang, violin

Neal Kurz, piano

Violin Sonata No.2 in A minor, BWV 1003 Johann Sebastian Bach

III. Andante (1685–1750)

Anrui (Emma) Qu, violin

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.

Adoration Florence Price (1887–1953)

Liora Hong, violin

Mark Livshits, piano

Romanian Folk Dances, Sz.56 Belá Bartók

I. Jocul cu bâtă (1881–1945)

II. Brâul

III. Pe loc

IV. Buciumeana

Claire Kim, violin

Mark Livshits, piano

Violin Concerto, Op.35 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

III. Finale. Allegro vivaccisimo (1840–1893)

Yejoe (Jeremy) Kim, violin

Mark Livshits, piano

Violin Concerto No.5 in A Major, K.219 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

I. Allegro aperto (1756–1791)

Natalie Jong, violin

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.

Viola Concerto William Walton

I. Andante comodo (1902–1983)

Felice Yu, viola

Mark Livshits, piano

Violin Concerto No.2, Op.22

Henri Wieniawski

I. Allegro moderato (1835–1880)

Noura Ossi, violin

Mark Livshits, piano

Scottish Fantasy, Op.46

Max Bruch

I. Scherzo. Allegro (1838–1920)

Violin Concerto, Op.53

Alexandra Chasse, violin

Mark Livshits, piano

Antonín Dvořák

II. Allegro ma non troppo (1841–1904)

Louis Ossi, violin

Mark Livshits, piano

Violin Concerto, Op.47 Jean Sibelius

I. Allegro moderato (1865–1957)

Malina Zhang, violin

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.

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 all musicians 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.

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

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