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iPalpiti Festival’s Pulse of Music Beats Strong in its 20th

Season

LOS ANGELES, CA, (April 27, 2017) – The “world-class” iPalpiti Festival celebrates its 20

th anniversary season.

From July 13 through July 30, prize-winning young musicians from around the globe will give 16 concerts in

prestigious venues throughout the Greater Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange Counties. The Grand Finale

performance at the Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 29, reviewed as “the highlight of the summer

[in Los Angeles]” will include a Gala Dinner.

Presented by iPalpiti Artists International, twenty-three select international laureates from 17 countries such as

Ecuador, Turkey, Finland, Italy, Japan, Israel and more will arrive for its annual festival. Under the direction of

Maestro Eduard Schmieder, this acclaimed ensemble of soloists, often referred to as the “United Nations of

Classical Music” will perform rare and popular works from the Classic, Romantic, and Modern repertoire, and as

orchestra will feature MAJESTIC CLASSICS programs of Schubert, Mozart, and Beethoven.

Since its inception as a non-profit in Los Angeles in 1997 by Russian émigré musicians Eduard and Laura

Schmieder, with the blessing and support of the late great violinist Lord Yehudi Menuhin, iPalpiti has been

supporting, promoting and developing the careers of exceptional, young professional classical musicians. Local

outreach programs include Student Coalition for the Arts and Mentor Program, this season 300+ local schools’

5-12th

graders.

“Classical music is the spiritual factor which brings people together and unites them irrespective of religion and

culture, appealing to sublime senses,” stated Maestro Schmieder. In a spirit of giving to the community, iPalpiti

ensures a good proportion of its Festival performances are free to the public, and for paid performances gives a

significant number of tickets (over 600) to under-served community organizations, shelters, youth music programs,

public schools, and non-profit agencies serving economically disadvantaged and special needs groups.

The iPalpiti Festival opens in Encinitas, CA and continues its residency at the Soka Performing Arts Center in

Aliso Viejo, concluding with a week of celebrations in Beverly Hills-Los Angeles. Tickets range from $10 - $180. For tickets and information TO ALL CONCERTS call (310) 205-0511 or visit www.iPalpiti.org

Tickets for the Walt Disney Concert Hall event are also available at the Walt Disney Concert Hall Box Office

About iPalpiti Artists International

iPalpiti Artists International is a non-profit organization founded in 1997 by internationally renowned violinists

and music educators, Eduard and Laura Schmieder. iPalpiti’s humanitarian mission of cultural exchange has

created a truly universal network of more than 200 artists from all over the world, promoting international

understanding through music.

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iPalpiti Festival of International Laureates 2017 (20th season) Eduard Schmieder, Music Director and Conductor

The acclaimed “United Nations of Music”

SCHEDULE

SAN DIEGO & ORANGE COUNTIES

July 13 – 16 iPalpiti Soloists in Encinitas

Concerts: Thurs, Fri, Sat. 7:30PM, Sun, 2:00PM, $15. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive (760) 633-2746 Violins: Peter Mezo/Hungary, Stephanie Appelhans/Germany

Viola: Victor de Almeida/Australia-Brazil-USA Violoncello: Ofer Canetti/Israel, Francisco Vila/Ecuador

Pianist: Jacopo Giacopuzzi/Italy

Daily Virtuosi concerts will showcase six iPalpiti soloists in unique solo and chamber ensembles programs of rarely performed and popular works from Classic, Romantic, and Modern repertoire.

THURSDAY, July 13 VIRTUOSI I: FROM BACH TO BANJO

Johann Sebastian Bach (1750 – 1685)

Sonata for violin solo No.2 in A minor, BWV 1003 Grave. Fuga. Stephanie Appelhans

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)

Sonata No.4 in C Major, Op.102, No.1 Andante — Allegro vivace Francisco Vila, cello/Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano

Nikolai Kapustin (1937 – present)

Etude Op.40 No.1-2-3-7 Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano

Heitor Villa Lobos (1887 – 1959)

Francis Casadesus (1870 – 1954)

Cantilena (Aria) from Bachianas Brasileiras No.5 for Viola & Piano Deux Pieces Victor de Almeida, viola /Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano

Felix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847)

Song without words, Op.109 Ofer Canetti, cello/Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano

Juan Manen (1883 – 1971)

Turkey in the Straw

William Kroll (1901 – 1980)

Banjo and Fiddle Peter Mezo, violin/Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano

FRIDAY, July 14 VIRTUOSI II

Johann Sebastian Bach (1750 – 1685)

Sonata for two violins, piano BWV 1037 Adagio – Fugue-Gigue- Presto. Stephanie Appelhans/Peter Mezo, violins/Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)

"Eyeglasses" Duo for Viola and Cello WoO 32 Allegro Ofer Canetti, cello/Victor de Almeida, viola

Ernő Dohnanyi (1877 – 1960)

Serenade Trio for Strings in C Major, Op.10 Marcia. Romanza. Scherzo. Tema con variazioni. Rondo Peter Mezo, violin/Victor de Almeida, viola/Francisco Vila, cello

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SATURDAY, July 15 VIRTUOSI III

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873 – 1943)

Trio Elégiaque No.1 in g minor Lento lugubre Peter Mezo, violin/Ofer Canetti, cello/Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 – 1893)

Piano Trio in a minor Op.50 I.Pezzo elegiaco II.Tema con variazioni – Variazione Finale e coda Stephanie Appelhans, violin/Ofer Canetti, cello/Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano

SUNDAY, July 16 VIRTUOSI IV

Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828)

Quintet in C Major for 2 Violins, Viola & 2 Cellos, D.956 Allegro ma non troppo Adagio Scherzo. Presto-Trio. Andante sostenuto-Scherzo Allegretto Peter Mezo/Stephanie Appelhans, violins Victor de Almeida, viola Francisco Vila/Ofer Canetti, celli

WEDNESDAY, July 19 iPalpiti Orchestra / Eduard Schmieder 7:30PM | $25 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 890 Balour Drive, Encinitas | (760) 633-2746 Selections from Festival programs as announced from the podium.

SUNDAY, July 23 iPalpiti Orchestral Ensemble of International Laureates / Eduard Schmieder 2:00PM | $29 - $39 Soka Performing Arts Center 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo | (949) 480-4ART (4278)

THE SCHUBERT

Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828)

Overture in c minor, D.8

Rondo in A major, D.438 Kazuhiro Takagi, violin soloist

F. Schubert – G.Mahler (1797 – 1828) – (1860 – 1911)

“Death and the Maiden”, D.810 Allegro. Andante con moto. Scherzo. Presto.

LOS ANGELES – BEVERLY HILLS

SUNDAY, July 23 iPalpiti Soloists at Sunday’s Live! 6:00PM | FREE Bing Theatre, LACMA 5905 Wilshire BLVD, Los Angeles | (323) 857-6000

Gyehee Kim, violin / Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano

Paul Hindemith (1895 – 1963)

Sonata for Violin and Piano in E Flat Major, Op.11 No.1 Frisch. Im Zeitmaß eines langsamen. Nicht zu schnell.

Eugene Ysaÿe (1858 – 1931)

Sonata No. 3 “Ballade” for violin solo

Gabriel Fauré (1845 – 1924)

Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major No.1, Op. 13 Allegro molto. Andante. Allegro vivo. Allegro quasi presto

Eugene Ysaÿe (1858 – 1931)

Caprice d’après l’Etude en forme de Valse de C. Saint-Saëns

TUESDAY, July 25 iPalpiti Orchestra & Soloists 7:30PM | FREE Rolling Hills United Methodist Church 26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates | (310) 377-6771 Selections from Festival programs as announced from the podium.

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WEDNESDAY, July 26 iPalpiti Soloists 7:30PM | $40 Greystone Mansion 905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Ernő Dohnanyi (1877 – 1960)

Serenade Trio for Strings in C Major, Op.10 Marcia. Romanza. Scherzo. Tema con variazioni.Rondo. Peter Mezo, violin/Victor de Almeida, viola/Francisco Vila, cello

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 – 1893)

Piano Trio in a-minor Op.50 I.Pezzo elegiaco II.Tema con variazioni – Variazione Finale e coda Stephanie Appelhans, violin/Ofer Canetti, cello/Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano

THURSDAY, July 27 iPalpiti Soloists 12:00PM | FREE Powell Library Rotunda, UCLA Election Walk, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828)

Quintet in C Major for 2 Violins, Viola & 2 Cellos, D.956 Allegro ma non troppo Adagio Scherzo. Presto-Trio. Andante sostenuto-Scherzo Allegretto Peter Mezo/Stephanie Appelhans, violins Victor de Almeida, viola Francisco Vila/Ofer Canetti, celli

SATURDAY, July 29 iPalpiti Orchestral Ensemble of International Laureates / Eduard Schmieder Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles | (800) 745-3000 6:00PM | $400 20th Anniversary Gala: Founders Hall Includes: Pre-concert Dinner with iPalpiti musicians, concert & post-concert reception 8:00PM | $10 - $180 MAJESTIC CLASSICS concert:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)

Adagio and Fugue in C minor, K.546

Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra,K.364 Allegro maestoso. Andante. Presto Samuel Nebyu, violin / Juan-Miguel Hernandez, viola

INTERMISSION

L.V. Beethoven - G. Mahler (1770 – 1827) – (1860 – 1911)

Quartetto “Serioso” No.11 f-minor Op.95 Allegro con brio Allegretto ma non troppo Allegro assai vivace ma serioso Larghetto espressivo – Allegretto agitato

SUNDAY, July 30 iPalpiti Soloists at Sunday’s Live! 6:00PM | FREE Bing Theatre, LACMA 5905 Wilshire BLVD, Los Angeles | (323) 857-6000

G.F. Handel - J. Halvorsen (1685 – 1759) – (1864 – 1935)

Passacaglia Kazuhiro Takagi, violin Juan-Miguel Hernandez, viola

Ernest Chausson (1855 – 1899)

Concerto for Violin, Piano and String Quartet, Op.21 I. Décidé II. Sicilienne III. Grave IV. Très animé Kazuhiro Takagi, violin Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano Conrad Chow/Noco Kawamura, violins Juan-Miguel Hernandez, viola Jaani Helander, cello