International Music Festival of the Adriatic (IMFA)

June 3-30, 2022**

The International Music Festival of the Adriatic (IMFA) is a summer chamber music festival for strings, piano, voice, and composition. Open to students from any educational institution, as well as young professionals, the program is designed for musicians ages 18 and up.

**In accordance with Luther College policy for study abroad programs from January 2022 through summer 2022, all IMFA faculty, students, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to departure. Program participants will need to upload proof of vaccination. 


IMFA participants experience four weeks of collaborative music making in the inspirational setting of Duino, Italy, along the coast of the Adriatic Sea. IMFA's renowned faculty members mentor participants in private lessons, workshops, and coaching sessions. Through master classes with esteemed guest artists and numerous performances, IMFA students deepen their musicianship and technical skills and grow into the artists they aspire to be.

View the program overview for more specific information about the program and areas of study, and visit our tuition page for details regarding tuition and scholarships.

Co-sponsored by Luther College and the United World College of the Adriatic.

Quick Facts

  • Location: Duino, Italy
  • Dates: June 3-30, 2022
  • Who Can Apply: Young professionals and students from any educational institution
  • Ages: 18 and up
  • Areas of Study: composition, piano, strings, voice

An unparalleled international musical experience.

—Ellie Glorioso, Cleveland Institute of Music, cello