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= iPalpiti Artists International = From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

With support from renowned violinst Yehudi Menuhin, Young Artists International was established in 1997. Eventually adopting a unique spelling of the Italian word for "heartbeats," Young Artists International became iPalpiti Artists International in 2008. iPalpiti Artists International continues as a non-profit, humanitarian organization that stands on the belief that “music is the spiritual factor which brings people together and unites them irrespective of religion and culture, appealing to sublime sense.”

Founders & Advisory Board
The organization was co-founded by Eduard Schmieder (violinist, teacher, music director and conductor) and his wife, Laura (also a violinist).

Noted members of the advisory board include pianists Vladimir Ashkenazy and Yefim Bronfman, violinist Gidon Kremer and cellist Lynn Harrell.

Performances
Presented more than 500 private and public concerts promoting young exceptional artists.

Awards
iPalpiti Artists International has awarded more than 200 scholarships to gifted young musicians from 42 countries.