Maestro Eduard Schmieder and iPalpiti artists. Photo by Dana Ross, www.danarossphoto.com

"..rich sonorities [of  iPalpiti] audibly took the audience’s breath away–especially whenever concertmaster Peter Rainer,
whose technically immaculate tone throughout the night was sweet and thrilling, had a few bars to play–
showed that iPalpiti had charms to soothe a hall well filled with music lovers of all ages."–STRINGS Magazine (2005)

"...iPalpiti offers a cool display of virtuosity...unified to an often startling degree...a lush yet bracing, spot-on performance
unencumbered by period performance pretensions..."–Los Angeles Times (2006)

“…a fitting name for the vibrant string orchestra ...the ensemble was particularly noteworthy for its unity of purpose and blend. It was as if the musicians’ hearts were beating to the same buoyant rhythm…lustrous, polished tone and graceful phrasing.” -New York Times (2007)

"Young Artists International is an organization that consists of active and practicing musicians following the dictates of their conscience; i.e., their responsibility to the younger generations."
   –Lord Yehudi Menuhin, Founding Member
 
"...Young Artists International is a concept of great importance to the musical scene... I therefore applaud and support this project with great enthusiasm and hope that all those who have genuine interest in music will give their support and encouragement to this exciting event."
   –Ida Haendel, Honorary President

Among the programs of iPalpiti Artists International, its annual Festival of International Laureates in Los Angeles is emerging as one of the nation's most significant music festivals and the subject of international accolades. The prestigious journal STRAD devoted numerous enthusiastic coverage, and the Los Angeles Times acclaimed the Festival's "take-your-breath-away demonstrations of musicianship and technique."

Featuring selected prize-winning young professional musicians from around the globe in the iPalpiti Orchestral Ensemble under the direction of Eduard Schmieder, the Festival encourages artists to find their "own voice," performing as iPalpiti Soloists in solo and chamber ensemble concerts. iPalpiti has been invited to many international destinations, has performed in the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Carnegie Zankel Hall (New York), Nikkei Hall (Tokyo), Mozarteum Grosse Hall (Salzburg), YMCA Jerusalem, Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles), and invited resident ensemble in Carinthia, Slovenia, Poland, Israel, and Martha Argerich Festival (Beppu, Japan).

iPalpiti Artists International offers underwriting opportunities to corporations, foundations and individuals who wish to associate themselves with one of Los Angeles' great cultural events, one that celebrates classical music through international cooperation and the inspiration of youthful talent. A variety of different options are offered, from an exclusive underwriting of the entire Festival 2008 to the "adoption" of an individual young artist.

iPalpiti Artists International is a non-profit, humanitarian organization that stands on the belief that "music is the spiritual factor which brings people together and unites them irrespective of religion and culture, appealing to sublime senses."
Its mission creates a cultural network of the future and international understanding.

10th annual iPalpiti Festival of lnternational Laureates
Los Angeles, July 17 - July 30, 2007

9th annual lnternational Laureates Festival
Los Angeles, July 16 - August 1, 2006

8th annual International Laureates Festival
Los Angeles, July 7 - July 31, 2005

7th annual International Laureates Festival
Los Angeles, July 19 - August 2, 2004

If you would like to learn more about, be a part of, or support the programs of iPalpiti Artists International, please contact us.