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Curtis Institute of Music 2023-24 Review: The Cunning Little Vixen

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On May 2, the Curtis Institute of Music opened its final production of its 2023-24 season, a presentation of Janáček’s “The Cunning Little Vixen,” a poetic parable that celebrates the eternal cycle of life and death. In the context of the Czech composer’s more dramatic works, “Vixen” is rarely performed, which makes any opportunity to enjoy its complexities a welcome {…}

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Curtis Institute of Music to Host ‘Daughter of God’ Workshop

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The Curtis Institute will host a workshop of “Daughter of God” on May 10, 2024. The opera for chamber ensemble and mezzo-soprano explores the story of Leah, a Christian influencer, who after a battle with cancer reveals that her illness is terminal. However, new technology allows her to transcend her physical form by having her consciousness uploaded to an AI {…}

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Curtis Institute of Music Expands Conducting Program, Names Head of Conducting

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The Curtis Institute of Music has announced the expansion of its conducting program, while also making Yannick Nézet-Séguin the school’s Head of Conducting In his new role, the Met Opera’s Music Director will oversee the newly expanded program and work individually with conducting fellows on operatic and symphonic repertoire. The fellows will also work with the school’s voice and opera {…}

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Curtis Institute of Music Unveils 100th Anniversary Season

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Curtis Institute of Music has announced its 2024-25 season, the 100th anniversary of the institution. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. First up is “The Comet / Poppea,” a 90-minute adaptation of the Monteverdi opera and George Lewis and Douglas Kearney work. Yuval Sharon directs and Marc Lowenstein conducts the Curtis Symphony Orchestra and Curtis Opera {…}

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Curtis Institute of Music to Present ‘Ned Rorem Celebration Concert

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Curtis Institute of Music is set to present a concert in honor of composer Ned Rorem. The “Ned Rorem Celebration Concert,” which is set for April 2, 2024 at 7 p.m. local time, will feature soprano Sarah Fleiss, mezzo-soprano Katie Trigg, baritone Jarrett Ott, and pianist Miloš Repický. The showcase features works by Rorem including “Early in the Morning,” “I {…}

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Curtis Institute of Music Names Recipients of 2024 Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund

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The Curtis Institute has named the recipients of the Third Annual Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund. In the Project Support category, which supports new composition works, educational programming, community-based endeavors, and recordings by alumni, there were two vocal recipients. They include Merissa Beddows (Voice ’22) and Jazimina Creamer-MacNeil (Opera ’14). In the Career Support category, which helps Curtis {…}

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Curtis Institute of Music Announces Updates to 2023-24 Season

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The Curtis Institute of Music has announced updates to its 2023-24 season. The Curtis Opera Theatre will present Poulenc’s “Les Mamelles de Tirésias” and Weill’s “The Seven Deadly Sins” with Michelle Rofrano conducting and Eve Summer directing. The former is presented in French while the latter is performed in German. Performances will take place at the Philadelphia Film Center. Performance Dates: March {…}

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Curtis Institute of Music Announces Early Music Recital

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Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute will present its Early Music Recital on Feb. 3, 2023. The showcase, which features student performers, will kick off at 8 p.m. and will be streamed live via the institution’s official Facebook and YouTube channel. Per the official website, the program will be comprised of selections from “Madrigals, Book 8.” Performers will include soprano Maya Mor Mitrani, {…}

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Curtis Institute of Music Announces Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund Grantees

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The Curtis Institute of Music has announced the recipients of their second annual Young Alumni Fund grants. Ranging in amount from $1,000 to $8,000 the 20 grants of the Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund are meant to help provide recent graduates of the last 10 years with the support needed in their emerging careers. Among the 20 grantees {…}