
Mission Statement:
The Pacific ChamberFest is an international classical music event that celebrates the joy of music-making each summer in a different memorable location around the world. The Festival presents a diverse and exciting fusion of unique educational and artistic opportunities, carefully crafted to accommodate a broad spectrum of musical perspectives from a large-scale ensemble to an intimate duo. The Festival’s mission is to shape an environment for the emerging talented artists to nurture and maximize their artistic potential by rehearsing, collaborating, and performing classical music alongside the professional musicians.
Purpose
The Pacific ChamberFest is a classical music festival for talented artists to nurture and maximize their potential through a diverse and exciting fusion of unique educational and artistic opportunities, carefully crafted to accommodate a broad spectrum of musical perspectives from a large-scale ensemble to an intimate duo.
Dates: June 19-24, 2023
Location: Pacific Institute of Music, Folsom California
Concerts: Harris Center, Scott-Skillman Recital Hall (6/24/2023)
2023 Festival Guest Artist Michael Sporov:
Michael Sporov has captivated audiences across Europe with his interpretative novelty and imaginative performances. Born in Gorky, USSR in 1984, he later became a German citizen after moving to Germany in 2004.
Mr. Sporov studied with Vladimir Krainev in Hanover and Adrian Oetiker in Basel. Additionally he honed his skills at masterclasses with Elisabeth Leonskaja, Zoltán Kocsis, and Alfred Brendel.
In 2012 he became a prize winner at the renowned Geneva International Music Competition.
Mr. Sporov has had the opportunity to perform at many prestigious venues throughout Europe, including Switzerland, Germany, Italy, France, Ukraine, and Romania.
Festival Guidelines:
- Festival is open to any of the following instruments: piano, strings, clarinet, and flute.
- Submit an application form including a YouTube video(s) of yourself playing any piece(s) for us to determine performance level. The application and video are due by March 30, 2023 11:59pm.
- Participant roster will be announced on April 1, 2023.
- If selected, your chamber music chosen from the provided chamber music repertoire must be ready to perform on the first day of the Festival.
Chamber Music Repertoire:
violin, flute/violin 2, piano
piano, violin, cello
piano, violin, cello
piano, violin, cello
piano, violin, cello
piano, violin, cello
violin/flute, violin/flute, viola, cello
piano, violin, cello
violin/flute, violin/flute, viola, cello
violin, viola, cello
piano, violin, cello
piano, violin, viola, cello
violin, violin, viola, cello
piano, violin, cello
violin/flute, violin/flute, viola, cello
piano, violin, cello
piano, violin, cello
piano, violin, cello
violin, violin, viola, cello
piano, violin, cello
clarinet, viola and piano
piano, violin, cello
piano, violin, cello
piano, violin, cello
piano, violin, cello
violin, violin, viola, cello
piano, violin, cello
piano, violin, cello
piano, violin, violin, viola, cello
piano, violin, viola, cello
piano, violin, cello
violin, violin, viola, cello
piano, violin, cello
solo violin, violin, violin, viola, cello, (bass)
Tuition Fee:
The non-refundable tuition fee is $850 for the entirety of the festival and is due by April 15, 2023. Personal check made payable to Pacific ChamberFest
Festival Itinerary:
June 19-23: 9am-3pm (lunch not included)
- Two 45min individual chamber coaching sessions with Festival Faculty
- One 45min chamber rehearsal with Festival Faculty
- Two Piano duet or Ensemble rehearsals with Festival Faculty
- Masterclasses with Guest Artist/Festival Faculty
- Musicianship classes
- Daily Individual practices
June 24 – Public Showcases: 10am-6pm
- Chamber Recitals
- Piano Duet Recitals
- Ensemble Concerts
- Faculty Concert
Application form:
Please visit www.piom.org to apply for 2023 Pacific ChamberFest
For any questions, please email pacificchamberfest@gmail.com