Unleash your passion at PRISMA this summer under the baton of artistic director Arthur Arnold, surrounded by internationally renowned guest artists and overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Join us June 13-28, 2025, in Powell River, British Columbia – on the beautiful west coast of Canada – a stunning rural setting where the mountains meet the sea.
The PRISMA Festival & Academy offers an in-depth orchestral training program that provides you with the essential tools to win a position in a professional orchestra.
Your PRISMA 2025 journey takes place in Powell River, where internationally renowned artists from the world’s finest symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles will be on hand to teach, mentor, and perform as part of the PRISMA Festival.
In a supportive learning environment, you’ll be performing orchestral masterworks alongside 90 of your peers. This year’s repertoire includes masterworks by Mahler 6, Shostakovich 6, Mosolov 3 (world premiere), Berlioz, and more.
Over 5,000 concertgoers attend the annual PRISMA Festival in Powell River, British Columbia, which features daily musical events, symphony and chamber music concerts, masterclasses, and recitals.
“My time at PRISMA was valuable in that it refreshed my perspective on music. I gained new mentors who offered amazing guidance during those busy 2 weeks, and making music with my peers is always a joy. Most of all, I had the privilege of sharing my craft with the community of Powell River, which is made up of the most appreciative, supportive, kind people I have ever met.”
“As a musician studying abroad, every help counts. Especially when we’re such in a early phase of our apprenticeship, we want to do everything in order to be even better each time, but unfortunately, most times it comes with a price. That’s why I’m so thankful to have had a full scholarship from the PRISMA Festival which allowed me for the first time to travel out of Europe and have contact with different people and perspectives about music. It was a very enriching journey – I had the chance to grow in every sense possible – with supporting staff and colleagues, and amazing tutors that made me reach my best self, and always achieve to be better. Still now, 5 months later, I still have in my mind the inspiring words of Maestro Arthur during the orchestra rehearsals and the amazing repertoire we played. Also, under the tutorship of Hungwei Huang, who at the time I didn’t know and since then became one of my role models of musicianship. I think without this scholarship I would never be the musician and person I am today. Thank you very much for this opportunity! I’m forever thankful.”
I heard about PRISMA from my friend. We both go to Juilliard. I wanted to go somewhere where I could play a lot in the orchestra, and develop my orchestra playing skills. I’m really enjoying it and PRISMA helped me a lot. The orchestra is great. Every day, from morning to evening, it’s all about music, and I love it. I recommend it to everyone.
