Music Fest Perugia
| Music Fest Perugia | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Classical music |
| Locations | Perugia, Italy |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Founders | Peter Hermes and Ilana Vered |
| Website | http://www.musicfestperugia.net/ |
Music Fest Perugia (MFP) is an international summer classical-music festival held annually in Perugia, Italy. It brings together young musicians, professors, and orchestras for an intensive performance-based programme focused on solo concerto opportunities, masterclasses, and chamber music. Since its founding in 2006, the festival has grown to become one of the largest educational music festivals in Italy.[1]
History
The festival was founded in 2006 by concert pianist Ilana Vered and Dr. Peter Hermes. Its first edition was held in Monte Castello di Vibio, Italy hosting eight students in a residential masterclass format. In 2007 the festival moved to the city of Perugia where it expanded significantly in both size and programme offerings (piano, violin, voice, conducting). By the 2010s, the festival had grown to include more than 200 students, 50 professors, and multiple resident orchestras each summer. Participants now come from more than 40 countries.[2][3]
It is currently under the management of artistic director Ilana Vered and Peter Hermes is the executive director.
General information
The festival attracts advanced-level young classical musicians from all over the world, who get the opportunity to perform concerti with orchestra as well as participate in lessons and master classes and perform in marathon recitals and in chamber music events. The festival also produces an opera. The concerts take place in halls such as Basilica di San Pietro, Sala dei Notari, Teatro Pavone, most of them famous for their extraordinary acoustics.[2]
Many of the festival's students have won prizes at national and international levels, including YoungArts, MTNA, Canadian Music Competition, Minnesota International Piano-e-Competition, Young Concert Artists, Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Cleveland International Piano Competition, the Southeastern Piano Festival and many others. They have continued their education at prestigious universities and conservatories, including Stanford University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, and The Juilliard School.
Mission and Educational Model
Music Fest Perugia is structured as a performance institute, emphasising practical experience through public concerts and orchestra collaborations. Its distinguishing characteristic is that most participants perform as soloists with an orchestra, an opportunity rarely given at youth and university-level festivals. The festival’s goals include:
- providing high-level training for gifted young musicians
- offering multiple performance opportunities in historic venues
- fostering international exchange among students and faculty
- preparing young artists for professional careers through intensive mentorship
References
- ^ Music Fest Perugia – About
- ^ a b Reider, Maxim. "An Israeli festival in Italy", The Jerusalem Post, Tel Aviv, 29 July 2011.
- ^ Pashley, Oliver. "A day in the life of Perugia… Part I Music Fest Perugia", interlude.hk, 10 April 2014.
- General references
- Reider, Maxim (January 24, 2013). "Italy comes to Tel Aviv". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- "Music fest Perugia si apre con una maratona al pianoforte (italian)". La Goccia. July 15, 2013. Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- Comune di Perugia (July 9, 2019). "14esimo Music Fest Perugia". Tesori Dell'Umbria.
- Redazione, Umbria (July 19, 2023). "Torna Perugia Music Fest Note classiche in città". La Nazione.
- Turrioni, Catia (May 26, 2025). "Torna il Music Fest Perugia: dal 17 giugno al 7 luglio la grande musica nel cuore dell'Umbria". Corriere Dell'Umbria.
External links
- List of masters – musicfestperugia.net
- Students review of the festival – interlude.hk
- Umbria News Article about the festival (video)