June 29, 2026 PIMF SPPP/Piano Solo Hour

Monday, July 29, 2026

Chapel of St. Cornelius the Centurion 7:00 PM Valley Forge Military College

Cello Suite No.1, BWV 1007

Johann Sebastian Bach

II. Allemande (1685–1791)

Solomon Merriweather, viola

Violin Concerto No.5 in A Major, K.219

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

I. Allegro aperto (1756–1791)

Ari Bellman, violin

Aurelien Eulert, piano

Cello Concerto in G Major, G.480

Luigi Boccherini

I. Allegro non troppo (1743–1805)

Christian Lee, cello

Neal Kurz, piano

Violin Partita No.2 in D minor, BWV 1004

Johann Sebastian Bach

IV. Gigue (1685–1750)

Mia Yue, violin

Violin Concerto, Op.64

Felix Mendelssohn

I. Allegro molto appassionato (1809–1847)

Olivia Tai, 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.

Violin Concerto No.1, Op.26

Max Bruch I. Vorspiel. Allegro moderato (1838–1920)

Lilian Yue, violin

Neal Kurz, piano

Violin Partita No.3 in E Major, BWV 1006

Johann Sebastian Bach VII. Gigue (1685–1750)

Thomas Cotrona, violin

Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op.53 “Heroic” Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)

Sarah Nazari, piano

INTERMISSION

Violin Concerto No.4 in D Major, K.218 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart I. Allegro (1756–1791)

Kai Lin, violin

Marina Iwao, piano

Romanze, Op.85

Nicole Chu, viola

Marina Iwao, piano

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

Max Bruch 1838–1920)

Scherzo tarantelle, Op.16

Henri Wieniawski (1835–1880)

Michael Chu, violin Marina Iwao, piano

Violin Concerto, Op.47 Jean Sibelius I. Allegro moderato (1865–1957)

Nicole Wang, violin Marina Iwao, piano

Polonaise brillante No.2, Op.21

Angel Tao, violin

Marina Iwao, piano

Henri Wieniawski (1835–1880)

Étude d'exécution transcendante, S.139, No.11 “Harmonies du soir” Franz Liszt (1811–1886)

Mayu Kanai, 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 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