History

Myanmar Music Festival is an initiative of 88 International, a USA based non-profit which designs and executes innovative music related events with an aim to nurture talent, connect people and inspire social entrepreneurship in the arts.
​88 International website : http://88international.org/
​
Founded by New York based pianist Kimball Gallagher to revive salon culture around the world, 88 International has spanned 28 and has developed a range of musical humanitarian works in countries such as Taiwan, India, Tunisia, Egypt and Afghanistan. In June 2014, 88 International launched the first International Myanmar Music Festival, featuring international artists with strong humanitarian profiles. Through a variety of musical activities, they have since worked to strengthen and enrich the musical and cultural life in Myanmar, gaining the support of the Ministry of Culture, the United Nations and awarded with the appreciation of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. 

Mission

The Myanmar Music Festival is a unique and vibrant classical festival, which features international artists and faculty in collaboration with Myanmar’s emerging artists for a weeklong intensive training and performances.  It aims to empower and inspire young talents to become world-class performers while encouraging businesses to engage with Myanmar’s artistic and cultural life, in hopes that music keeps touching the heart of a wider and more diverse audience every year.

Core Beliefs

We believe music creates possibilities and opportunities.
We believe music raises the awareness of global citizenship.
We believe music nurtures emotional development and self-discovery.
We believe in excellence.