iPalpiti Artists International

06/01/2026

Mid-Monday Musical Moment:
Happy first Monday of June! Tchaikovsky's "Barcarolle" from the "Seasons," https://youtu.be/bqFIvblDH8g

Narrated by Alan Chapman from KUSC and performed by iPalpiti Orchestra of International Laureates on July 23, 2016.

Rick Schulz (LA Times) wrote: "the complete orchestral arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s evocative but seldom-performed “The Seasons” ... offered a rich showcase for the ensemble’s many gifts... and breathtaking agility throughout."

P.I.Tchaikovsky - The Seasons - June - iPalpiti OrchestraConductor...

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we remember the sacrifice and celebrate freedom.

“The price of freedom is eternal vigilance”- Thomas Jefferson

Muertes Del Angel (Deaths of the Angels) by Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov was performed by iPalpiti at the end of a powerful concert.
Commemorating the murder of American journalist, musician, and humanist, Daniel Pearl, it was dedicated to the victory of humanity over savagery.

Walt Disney Concert Hall: 10th annual iPalpiti Festival 2007.

iPalpiti orchestral ensemble of international laureates/ Eduard Schmieder, conductor.

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Composed in 1996, Muertes Del Angel is the second movement of the two-part string work titled "Last Round" which also was performed at the concert,
with Maestro Eduard Schmieder's dedication here: https://youtube.com/shorts/2tX3CcLC4a8

Complete concert is available on the album The Seasons: Vivaldi/Piazzolla

05/11/2026

Mid-Monday Musical Moment:

For your consideration -
iPalpiti/Maestro Schmieder perform Mendelssohn's soaring string symphony No.10, July 27, 2024 at the historic Ambassador Auditorium, Los Angeles.
With distinguished history of this “Carnegie Hall of the West," iPalpiti joined the great roster of artists from Vienna Philharmonic to Pavarotti to Rubinstein to Menuhin…." led by Maestro Eduard Schmieder, iPalpiti's rendition of the masterpiece received standing ovation.
Listen here: https://youtu.be/ku-D9TlnuIU
Globe-spanning countries represented by that year’s 23 laureate musicians -Distinguished Alumni and New Discoveries - were:
Belarus, Czech Republic, Serbia, Germany, Italy, India, France, Monaco, Ireland, Sweden, Finland, Israel, China, Korea, Japan, Ecuador, Venezuela and USA.

iPalpiti orchestral ensemble of international laureates/Eduard Schmieder, ConductorFelix Mendelssohn String Symphony No.10 in B-minorJuly 27, 2022 Ambassador...

05/04/2026

Mid-Monday Musical Moment:
Hear iPalpiti's Tchaikovsky' "May" from The Seasons.

https://youtu.be/1VYsBVplL48?si=KJu2PcE__EUM0uu2

Performed at Disney Hall in July 2016 with brilliant narration by KUSC-FM Host Alan Chapman.
"...the complete orchestral arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s evocative but seldom-performed “The Seasons” ... offered a rich showcase for the ensemble’s many gifts... and breathtaking agility throughout." - Rick Schulz, LA Times

04/27/2026

Mid-Monday Musical Moment:
A joyful journey back to 2006! Listen to this all-star live performance of Mozart's March Alla Turca by the iPalpiti Orchestra/Eduard Schmieder,conductor/Peter Rainer, concertmaster at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
https://youtu.be/GgPkpK4z3Q8
As you listen, enjoy a nostalgic slideshow of rare photos - recognizing now famous and successful alumni - from that magical season!
This track is part of the NOSTALGIA album, celebrating 10th anniversary of iPalpiti Artists International, showcasing highlights from our festivals between 1998-2006.
AVAILABLE on Amazon/iTunes: https://www.amazon.com/Nostal.../dp/B001TBK27K/ref=sr_1_3...
2006 iPalpiti: Peter Rainer, Robert Kowalski, Julia Sakharova, Catharina Chen, Rumen Viola Cvetkov, Roman Patkolo, Ljubinko Lazic, Artem Chirkov, Nabih Bulos, Aisha Dossumova Bicolli, Felipé Rodriguez Garcia, Oleksandra Fedosova, Mari-Liis Pakk, Nora Hapka, Vladimir Dyo, Kristaps Bergs, Misa Yamuro, Kinga-Maria Roesler, Thomas Weilbach, Giorgi Anichenko, Jelena Ocic, Jason Calloway, and more.

04/20/2026

Mid-Monday Musical Moment:
Give 11 minutes to this rarely heard masterpiece of Gustav Mahler:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtaiW1r8XDo
This ONE movement Piano Quartet was premiered in LA during iPalpiti Festival of International Laureates in LA 2011, LACMA Bing Theater at Sundays Live! -
Svetlana Smolina, piano / Catharina Chen, violin / Adelya Shagidullina, viola / Yves Dhar, cello.

10 likes, 1 comment. "Mahler, Piano Quartet in Am (1 movement)--iPalpiti Soloists"

04/06/2026

Mid-Monday Musical Moment: iPalpiti's rendition of "April" from Tchaikovsky's Seasons: https://youtu.be/Zr_Ky4-CEoQ

Performed at Disney Hall in July 2016, with narration of KUSC-FM Host Alan Chapman. Rick Schulz (LA Times) wrote: "the complete orchestral arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s evocative but seldom-performed “The Seasons” ... offered a rich showcase for the ensemble’s many gifts... and breathtaking agility throughout."

UPCOMING: iPalpiti 29th season in Beverly Hills July 19-27, 2026.

03/30/2026

Mid-Monday Musical Moment:

Reminisce with Sunday Live KUSC' broadcast, August 15, 2018 from LACMA's Bing Theatre: West Coast premiere of Joao Guilherme Ripper's Piano Quintet "From My Window No 3", performed during 21st iPalpiti Festival.

Featured iPalpiti soloists:

Davide de Ascaniis, violin
Emma Wernig, viola
Egor Antonenko, cello
Sam Shuhan, bass
So-Mang Jaegal, piano

This segement features 3rd movement "Drums"

Listen to the full piece here: https://youtu.be/CwRijQvPTgo
I.Carnival Vertigo II. Anique III.Drums

Photo Credits: Dana Ross (2018)

03/23/2026

Mid-Monday Musical Moment_
Memento from 2018 festival broadcast from "Sundays Live!" at LACMA: for encore, Davide De Ascaniis (Italy) and Irakli Tsadaia (Georgia) played Manuel de Falla' Dance Espagnole for 2 violins, accompanied by So-Mang Jeagal. Cheers for the day!
The 21st annual festival opened with a gala at Walt Disney Hall, celebrating Maestro Schmieder' 70th! 25 prize-winning musicians from 21 countries played 10 concerts in prestigious venues in greater LA. Visit https://ipalpiti.org/performances/past-festivals/
UPCOMING: iPalpiti 29th season in Beverly Hills July 19-27, 2026.
Cheers for the day!

03/17/2026

HAPPY St. Patrick’s Day!
Mementos from iPalpiti Benefactors Series post-event & UPCOMING:
Fabulous evening of super-talented Nikka Gershman and Elad Navon , hosted generously by dedicated benefactors Helena & Stanley Kolodziey, took place last Thursday. In a moving final encore, ETERNITY by Dr. Melinda Hakim, was played as a tribute to Dr. Saeed Hakim, a founding board member of iPalpiti. Watch the first minute of this moving performance.

LAST CALL: this Saturday, March 21, 3pm, another great display of iPalpiti talents at Elsewhere Topanga: https://elsewhereprivate.com/
ONLY 8 SEATS available. RSVP deadline is tomorrow!