International Exchange

European International Exchange

Italy & France

October 7–22, 2026 · Italy & France

One European journey in two chapters: an exchange across Cuneo, Turin, Cremona, Bergamo and Genoa in Italy, followed by a chamber-music festival in Brittany and the return journey through Paris.

The Journey

Cuneo—Turin—Cremona—Bergamo—Genoa—Brittany—Paris

Chapters

October 7–19, 2026

Italy — Conservatory of Cuneo

Italy

The Italian chapter includes Cuneo, Turin, Cremona, Bergamo and Genoa. Jacques-Pierre Malan is invited to perform and give masterclasses at the Conservatory in Cuneo, joined by pianist Francesco Cipolletta.

Programme

Felix Mendelssohn — Cello Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 58
Alfredo Piatti — Serenade for Two Cellos
Alfredo Piatti — Tarantella

October 19–22, 2026

France — Chamber Music Festival in Brittany

Brittany, France

A chamber-music festival with violinist Vadim Tchijik, alongside festival artists, followed by Paris in connection with the October 23 return journey to the United States.

Programme

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Flute Quartets
Ludwig van Beethoven — String Trio No. 2
Reinhold Glière — Eight Duos for Violin and Cello
Franz Schubert — String Trio