iPALPITI FESTIVAL, 19th Annual Musical Celebration Comes to Encinitas, CA

July 7-10, 2016

Join us in Encinitas on July 7-10, as seven award-winning young musicians from 6 countries will perform four different virtuoso concerts at the Encinitas Library as part of the 19th Annual iPalpiti Festival, Eduard Schmieder, Music Director and Conductor. Each has won a major international music competition and is a rising star in classical music. 

30 minutes before each concert, enjoy a reception on the patio overlooking the 

Pacific Ocean. Seating is limited, purchase tickets early. 

"The United Nations of music comes to Encinitas." ~San Diego Union-Tribune

"A world-class performance by young players with technique to burn." 

~Los Angeles Times 

"Our 5th year of bringing world-class young virtouso musicians to Encinitas!"

~Eduard and Laura Schmieder, iPalpiti Festival Founders 

Festival Schedule

Thu, July 7,  iPalpiti Soloists . 7:30 PM | ENCINITAS LIBRARY  Tickets

Fri, July 8,    iPalpiti Soloists . 7:30 PM | ENCINITAS LIBRARY  Tickets

Sat, July 9,   iPalpiti Soloists . 7:30 PM | ENCINITAS LIBRARY Tickets

Sun, Jul 10,  iPalpiti Soloists . 2PM | ENCINITAS LIBRARY       Tickets

IPALPITI ORCHESTRA CONCERT 

The three-week festival starts in Encinitas with the Soloists Concerts. then, the full 26 member orchestra from 23 different countries gathers and performs in Beverly Hills, Encinitas, Los Angeles and concludes with a finale performance at Disney Hall.

iPalpiti website  and VIDEO

Part of the Civic Arts Program of the City of Encinitas Arts Division.

For assistance, contact Jim Gilliam, Arts Administrator, jgilliam@encinitasca.gov 

Friday, FEB 14, 7:30pm - SMOKE & MIRRORS, Percussion Ensemble Concert at the Encinitas Library

Music By The Sea Concert Series 

Friday, February 14, 7:30pm.   (Truly Fantastic—Not To Be Missed!) 

SMOKE & MIRRORS, Percussion Ensemble at the Encinitas Library.

The five musicians create music as if they were one person using rhythm, pitch, and timbre in a complex manner to create intensely effective performances. While the ensemble has championed the work of percussion masters, they also work with young composers who are just beginning their careers. 

The Smoke & Mirrors Ensemble (SME) was created in the fall of 2009.  The name, Smoke and Mirrors, reflects the aim of our group: to use the simple tools of rhythm, pitch, and timbre in a complex manner to create intensely effective experiences; and, in the process, expand the public’s literacy in the percussion repertoire.

"While we always strive to take the art of percussion forward, we never forget the sheer joy of banging on pots and pans as children.  Our outreach programs encourage children to experience the world of sound first hand, a world that SME also hopes to share with people of all ages." 

They will perform music from their debut and follow-up albums by Steve Reich, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Derek Tywoniuk, and Mark Applebaum. www.SmokeandMirrorsEnsemble.com.

PLUS:  Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine on the patio overlooking the ocean, at each concert, courtesy of DEMA.

Purchase Tickets: $13  by calling (760) 633-2740, online: www.EncinitasCA.gov/Concerts, at City Hall and the Community Center, or at the door.