Acclaimed by the
international press,
iPalpiti
was founded by
Eduard Schmieder in
Dallas,
Texas in 1991.
Since, it has grown
to an ensemble of international recognition, establishing a summer residency
in
Beverly Hills,
California
in 1999.
iPalpiti
[ee-PAHL-pit-ee is Italian for “heartbeat”] has performed to sold-out
audiences in prestigious venues such as Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Mozarteum
Grosse Hall (Salzburg),
Nikkei Hall (Tokyo), Disney Hall (Los Angeles), YMCA Jerusalem, Carnegie Hall
(New York), and is invited as ensemble-in-residence to festivals in Slovenia,
Israel, Carinthia,
Belgium, Italy, Poland, and Martha Argerich Festival in Japan.
While striving for perfection, iPalpiti
considers each member a soloist. Referred to as a “Musical Peace Corps,”
iPalpiti’ international membership brings unique insight to music making,
promoting universal awareness and understanding. iPalpiti unites the
next generation of musicians for professional collaboration in the future,
creating a cultural network among over 200 artists
from all over the world.
The orchestra’s players (ages 19-30) are each
winners of prestigious international awards and represent 20 countries
worldwide. iPalpiti alumni have established solo and chamber
ensemble careers,
and taken up leading positions in orchestras such as the
Chicago, Jerusalem, Monte Carlo, and Bavarian
State Symphonies, Dresden Staatskapelle, London, Berlin and Israel
Philharmonic,
and the Paris and Munich Operas.
14 CDs released on
TELOS & YAI Records. Performances are broadcast by Classic Arts Showcase
nationally to over 62 million viewers on PBS and other public television
channels, and in
Los Angeles on K-Mozart
FM-105.1
iPalpiti
represented worldwide by Young Artists International.
CRITICS AROUND THE WORLD
SAY:
“…[ under Mr.
Schmieder’s direction] iPalpiti sprang to life as a single, singing
voice. It was the natural, “vocal” quality that stayed with me long after the
final notes of the concert were sounded… “
- John Ardoin, Music Critic,
Dallas Morning
News
“…
an astounding demonstration of seamless and beauteous string playing…
memorable, luminous, deeply moving performance…” -Daniel Cariaga,
Los
Angeles Times (2000)
“…a fitting name for the vibrant string orchestra from which the
conductor Eduard Schmieder elicited a lively pulse…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."
-Vivien Schweitzer,
New York
Times (2007)
"..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)
“… cool display
of virtuosity… unified to an often a startling degree…”
- Los Angeles Times (2006)
"... The musicians played with vivid unanimity and committment... The
playing was masterly..." - Los Angeles Times (2007)
“Eduard
Schmieder transforms the young professional players of his iPalpiti
orchestra into tomorrow’s first-rank musicians.” – The Strad Magazine
(2004)
“iPalpiti played
with striking unity and spirit and had an infectious way of making music…
All [artists] clearly stimulated each other musically, showing mutual
inspiration and respect.”-- The Strad Magazine(1999)
“[iPalpiti]
performance can be called righteously overwhelming…” --Noord Holland
Dagblad (1996)
“When
one hears these musicians play, one realizes there is a connection between the
title and the musical outcome…when it comes to 24 very talented string players
(some have independent successful careers)
and a conductor who leads them with great musicality, the result is naturally
captivating and exciting.”--Ora
Binur, Ma’ariv Daily, Jerusalem (2006)
“…the highlight
of this astonishing musical odyssey was the sold-out performance at Disney
Hall with elegant Maestro Eduard Schmieder at the helm, conducting this
world-class group with a brilliant sense
of balance, tension and phrasing."–Beverly
Hills Outlook (2004)
“ iPalpiti
provides polish for talented young professional musicians from around the
world." --The
Los Angeles Times
(1999)
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Eduard Schmieder, Conductor
Born and educated in Russia, Eduard Schmieder has been characterized as an "extraordinary
musician of the late 20th century." His ability to communicate with audiences and students
alike places him in a rare category of elite performers and educators. As artist and teacher,
Schmieder amalgamates and creatively transforms the great traditions of American and European
art.
As a conductor, Schmieder has performed in such prestigious halls as Cite de la Musique in Paris,
Crown Hall in Jerusalem, Grand Philharmonic Hall in St. Petersburg, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam,
Wagner Hall in Riga and other major concert halls worldwide. On April 14, 1996, Eduard Schmieder
performed a recital in Genoa, on Paganini's famous Guarneri del Gesu "Il Cannone" violin.
Currently Eduard Schmieder holds Carnell Distinguished Professor Chair at Temple
University, Philadelphia.
Prior to his appointment at
Temple University, he was Distinguished Algur H. Meadows Chair of Violin and
Chamber Music in the Meadows School of the Arts in Dallas (1990-2006),
and tenured professor of the violin at the University of Southern
California in Los Angeles, the position formerly held by Jascha Heifetz.
As violinist he has been collaborating with celebrated musicians in major
concert halls throughout the world, and gives master classes at the foremost
conservatories and music festivals.
He frequently represents the United States as a jury member at leading
international competitions including Queen Elisabeth, Sibelius,
Mozart, Paganini, Sarasate, Lipizer, and ARD among others.
Students of professor Schmieder have established careers as prominent soloists,
active chamber musicians, and hold principal positions in major orchestras such
as the Chicago Symphony, London,
Los Angeles, Israel
Philharmonies, Bavarian State,
Dresden Staatskapella, Dallas Symphony, and others. He is Music Director and
Conductor of iPalpiti orchestral ensemble of international laureates.
www.EduardSchmieder.com
"..a serous and resourceful podium personality."
Daniel Cariaga, Los Angeles Times
"I shall never forget his extraordinary power over the players; his drive is quite
astounding." --Margaret Campbell, FRSA
Music Critic, The Strad and Author of The Great Violinists and The Great Cellists, etc
"... [He] is a remarkable conductor." - John Ardoin, Dallas Morning news
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