🎼 Symphonic Exchange Project — Masterclass & Concert Series
The Music Around Cultural Association (Italy) is proud to announce the forthcoming International Youth Symphony Orchestra Project — an inspiring initiative fostering artistic exchange between Italy and China.
Through this program, five distinguished young musicians — whether outstanding students or professional musicians — will be selected to collaborate with China’s outstanding Youth Symphony Orchestra, presenting 3 symphonic concerts in prestigious concert halls.
The concerts will be conducted by renowned Italian maestro Paolo Scibilia, under the artistic mentorship and full guidance of International pianist Li Jia, who will accompany the musicians throughout the entire project.
The program will also include masterclasses and cultural exchange activities, offering participants not only musical collaboration but also the opportunity to experience local sightseeing and cultural exploration during the program.
Each participant will receive an official certificate of recognition for their artistic contribution at the conclusion of the project.
This collaboration embodies the shared spirit of cultural dialogue, artistic excellence, and youth empowerment through music. 🌍🎻
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Program Highlights
• Format: Symphony Orchestra Concert Series
• Concert Series: At least three large-scale concerts (with the possibility of additional performances)
• Solo Recital: Beyond the symphonic performances, each participant will also take part in a beautifully staged concert, sharing their individual solo or vocal pieces with the audience in an inspiring musical evening.
• Performance Duration: Up to 20 minutes per artist per concert
• Rehearsals: No fewer than two full rehearsals with the orchestra
• Cultural Experience: Includes local cultural tours and sightseeing to discover the country’s rich artistic and historical heritage
• Certificate: Each participant will be awarded an elegant official certificate jointly issued by the Music Around Cultural Association
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Eligibility & Instruments
Open to vocalists and instrumentalists, including piano, violin, cello, harp, etc.
Joint concerto options (e.g., piano & cello co-soloists) are also welcome and subject to artistic review.
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Application Details
• Selection Fee: Free of charge
• Application Materials:
• Short biography (CV)
• Performance video(s)
• Proposed concerto repertoire and movements for orchestra collaboration.
Please send all materials to: italymusicaround@gmail.com
• Participation Fee (for selected artists): €1100 per person
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Key Dates
• Pre-selection Application Deadline: December 20, 2025
• Notification of Results: By December 23, 2025 (before 00:00 Italy time, via email)
• Final Registration Deadline: December 31, 2025
• Project Schedule: Planned for April 2026. Exact dates will be announced in January 2026.
Including at least two rehearsals and three or more concerts
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Languages
The official working languages of the project are English, Chinese, and Italian.
