R. Strauss’ Musical Legacy Celebrated in Curtis Symphony Orchestra’s Season Opener

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The Curtis Symphony Orchestra and members of the Curtis Opera Theatre will open the 2023–24 season on October 22 at 7 p.m. at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Cultural Campus, with a tribute to composer Richard Strauss entitled ‘Spectacular Strauss.’ Curtis’ young musicians will showcase their talent, led by conductors Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Micah Gleason. Nézet-Séguin holds the position of music director {…}

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Yamaha Artist Services Studio NY Presents the World Premiere of James Adler’s ‘A Curtis Reflection’

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The World Premiere of James Adler’s “A Curtis Reflection” is to be presented by the Yamaha Artist Services Studio NY on Nov. 14. The program will feature “A Curtis Reflection,” commissioned by and dedicated to the Curtis Institute of Music as part of their “100×100” initiative celebrating the Curtis Centenary in 2024, as well as works by composers Henco Espag, Paul {…}

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Ed Gazouleas Named to Prominent Position at Tanglewood Music Center

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The Boston Symphony Orchestra has appointed Ed Gazouleas as the head of the Tanglewood Music Center (TMC) for the summer of 2023. Gazouleas is a longtime faculty member of TMC, having worked with the organization for 18 years, and is also a former violist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra; he is also Provost at the Curtis Institute of Music and {…}

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Peermusic Classical Acquires Over 150 Works by Daron Hagen

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(Credit: Karen Pearson) Peermusic Classical has announced a publishing deal Burning Sled Media for roughly 150 works from composer Daron Hagen. The move follows and greatly expands on their representation of six of Hagen’s operas. Among the works are symphonies, concertos, eight piano trios, three string quartets, choral and vocal works, as well as recent song cycles such as “The {…}

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Eric Owens & Singers From the Curtis Opera Theatre To be Performed at 92nd Street Y

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(Credit: Dario Acosta) The 92nd Street Y, New York is set to present Eric Owens and singers from the Curtis Opera Theatre. The concert, which is set to be presented on Oct. 25, will be performed at the Kaufmann Concert Hall. Additionally, audiences will be able to watch the performance online for 72 hours from the time of broadcast. Owens {…}

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The Curtis Institute Announces 2022-23 Season

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The Curtis Institute has announced its 2022-23 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. The season kicks off with a concert featuring the Curtis Symphony Orchestra under Yannick Nézet-Séguin as he showcases the rising stars of the Curtis Opera in a musical tour of France. The showcase will feature numerous opera favorites {…}

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The Curtis Institute Names Four Composers to its Faculty

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The Curtis Institute has appointed four composers to its faculty. The composers include Nick DiBerardino, Amy Beth Kirsten, Jonathan Bailey Holland, and Steven Mackey. They will begin their respective tenures during the 2022-23 school year. The quartet will all work with Curtis students and current faculty member Richard Danielpour to develop the composition through lessons, seminars, and coachings. “I am {…}

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Musical Society Fund of Philadelphia to Present Four World Premieres in 200th Anniversary Concert

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On May 1, 2022, the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia will celebrate their 200th anniversary with a concert featuring the world premiere of four new works. Selected from a pool of over 50 prominent, American composers through The Society’s Edwin G. McCollin Fund competition, four winners were commissioned and will work with partnering ensembles to present their works. The winning {…}

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The Grand Teton Music Festival Announces The 2020 Donald Runnicles Musical Arts Scholarship Competition

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(Image Source: Donald Runnicles Official Website) The Grand Teton Music Festival has announced the 2020 Donald Runnicles Musical Arts Scholarship Competition. The scholarship competition is open to high school seniors from Wyoming, Idaho and Montana who intend to pursue degrees in music (classical, jazz, or other) at an accredited four-year college with a music program recognized by the National Association {…}

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R. Strauss’ Musical Legacy Celebrated in Curtis Symphony Orchestra’s Season Opener

Yamaha Artist Services Studio NY Presents the World Premiere of James Adler’s ‘A Curtis Reflection’

Ed Gazouleas Named to Prominent Position at Tanglewood Music Center

Peermusic Classical Acquires Over 150 Works by Daron Hagen

Eric Owens & Singers From the Curtis Opera Theatre To be Performed at 92nd Street Y

The Curtis Institute Announces 2022-23 Season

The Curtis Institute Names Four Composers to its Faculty

Musical Society Fund of Philadelphia to Present Four World Premieres in 200th Anniversary Concert

The Grand Teton Music Festival Announces The 2020 Donald Runnicles Musical Arts Scholarship Competition