
Curtis Institute of Music Unveils 100th Anniversary Season
By David SalazarCurtis 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 Theatre.
Performance Dates: Nov. 1, 2024
Teddy Abrams leads a performance of Walker’s “Lilacs” for voice and orchestra with Kylie Kreucher as the soloist. Also on the program is music by TJ Cole, Barber, and Copland.
Performance Dates: Dec. 13, 2024
Curtis Opera theatre presents “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Nicholas McGegan conducts and Marcus Shields directs.
Performance Dates: Feb. 27, 2025
David Charles Abell conducts “Candide.” Emma Griffin directs the Curtis Opera Theatre production.
Performance Dates: April 11, 2025
Mezzo-soprano Judy Zhou will headline a performance of “Shéhéradaze.” The program also includes a performance by Yuja Wang. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts.
Performance Dates: April 26, 2025
The Centennial gala at Penn Museum will feature performances by J’Nai Bridges (Opera ’12), Amanda Majeski (Opera ’09), and Karen Slack (Opera ’02).
Performance Dates: May 8, 2025
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