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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 {…}

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Curtis Institute of Music Receives $20 Million Gift

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The Curtis Institute of Music received a donation of $20 million intended for the strategic direction of the school. “Curtis has an unmatched track record, delivering musical excellence that has been experienced around the world and has demonstrated resilience and innovation. Our family is very proud to be supportive and we are fortunate to be able to help and promote the {…}

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Curtis Institute of Music Announces First-Ever Young Alumni Fund Grant Winners

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The Curtis Institute of Music has announced its first-ever Young Alumni Fund grantees. The fund will provide recent graduates of Curtis with financial awards to remove barriers to their success as emerging performers and advance their personal artistic visions. Among other notable proposals, these awards will support community and non-profit organizations founded by alumni, production of new commercial film and {…}

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Curtis Institute of Music to Stream Russian Works Recital

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(Image Provided by Russian Opera Workshop) The Curtis Institute of Music will be streaming a Russian Works Recital this Friday, April 3, 2020 on its official YouTube and Facebook page. The showcase kicks off at 8 p.m. EDT. It featured soprano Emily Damasco, baritone Patrick Wilhelm, soprano Lindsey Reynolds, soprano Olivia Smith, baritone Charles Buttigieg, soprano Merissa Beddows, tenor Martin {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Curtis Institute of Music 2020 Review: Albert Herring

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(Photo Credit: WMB Photo) On March 5, 2020, the Curtis Institute of Music lifted the curtain on its run of Benjamin Britten’s “Albert Herring.” A springtime favorite, this opera explores themes of chastity and societal expectations through the eyes of a young greengrocer who finds himself at the center of Loxford’s May Day celebrations. The work employs a number of {…}

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Bravo! Vail Music Festival Names New Artistic Director

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(Credit: Sophie Zhai) The Bravo! Vail Music Festival has named composer Chris Rogerson as its next Artistic Director. Rogerson, who becomes the fourth Artistic Director in the festival’s history, assumes the Artistic Director Designate role immediately, transitioning to the full title on September 1, 2026, for an initial three-year term. He succeeds Anne-Marie McDermott following her 16-year tenure. “We are {…}

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Green Lake Festival of Music Announces 2026 Season

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The 2026 season of Green Lake Festival of Music is open to the public. This article only features vocal concerts. Soprano Amanda Majeski, mezzo-soprano Daveda Karanas, and collaborative pianist Alan Darling give a recital. Performance Date: July 17, 2026 The Children’s Chorus Camp is led by Magdalena Delgado of Uniting Voices Chicago. Performance Date: July 2, 2026 John Hughes leads {…}

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Curtis Artist Managements Announces First Two Singers to Join Artists’ Roster

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Curtis Artist Management has announced that Sarah Fleiss and Juliette Tacchino have joined the company’s roster for general management and worldwide representation. Both Fleiss and Tacchino are members of the Curtis Institute of Music’s Class of 2025 and are the first vocalists to join the company’s roster. Fleiss is set to perform alongside touring ensemble Le Jardin des Voix of {…}