THE BRAND

Fiestravaganza is the resulting fusion between the Spanish words Fiesta (festival) and Extravaganza (extravagant). The term was initially used as the title of a four-hands piano work written by Shaun Choo. The whacky piece reflects the cheerful vibes and animated activities of people at a spectacular festive event.

THE ACADEMY

The Fiestravaganza International Music Academy (FIMA) provides young pianists a variety of opportunities that are otherwise difficult to obtain at the start of their careers. Participants can gain recognition through numerous solo performances and even get to perform with orchestra, while working with renowned instructors and guest speakers via the masterclasses/seminars offered. They will also get the exclusive chance to work on Bechstein’s extensive Vintage Keyboard Instrument collection.

THE ORCHESTRA

Camerata Fiestravaganza celebrates the creation of a new chamber orchestra, with over 50 personally-selected extraordinary musicians spanning diverse cultures and ethnicities, all of whom are students or alumni from the three major Universities of music in Berlin – Universität der Künste, Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler and Barenboim-Said Akademie. It is the resident orchestra of FIMA. Every summer, the orchestra performs a marathon of piano concertos, featuring young soloists from all over the world.

THE ENSEMBLE

The Fiestravaganza Ensemble, a piano quartet from Berlin, consists of Shaun Choo (piano), Aoi Saito (violin), Karolina Pawul (viola) and Oliwia Meiser (cello). The members met at the UdK Berlin and deepened their collaboration through their roles in the Camerata Fiestravaganza. The ensemble’s repertoire spans classical to more alternative works, including original compositions, and lends the piano quartet repertoire a modern perspective. With unique programs and their dynamic personality, the ensemble delights audiences and critics alike.