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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
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, {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
Music Conservatories across North America are joining forces to put on a concert in support of Ukraine. The Virtual showcase, which will be hosted by The Violin Channel on April 16, 2022 at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET, will feature participation from such institutions as the Cleveland Institute of Music, Colburn School, Curtis Institute of Music, Manhattan School {…}
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 {…}