Curtis in the News
May 14, 2013
Curtis Institute expands again - online
"The Curtis Institute of Music has built a roomy new stage, and it is accessible to nearly anyone who can type www.curtisperforms.curtis.edu. Performances by Curtis students, faculty and alumni are being loaded onto the site, making available for free videos of ebullient Mendelssohn string quintets, contemplative Piazzolla guitar works, popular Rossini arias and other pieces."
February 22, 2013
You Can Now Take Classes From the Most Selective College in the Country on Coursera
"Curtis has long been known as an elite place, but it will offer two courses through Coursera next year."
December 5, 2012
Curtis on Tour hits the highway to Columbia
"You can make the effort to go to a music school either as a student or at least to attend a concert, but how sweet it is when the music school comes to you. Curtis On Tour performs in Columbia, MD."
December 2012
The Curtis Institute of Music and Zarett Rehab and Fitness Forge a New Fitness Routine
"Curtis has teamed up with Philadelphia's Zarett Rehab and Fitness to set the next generation of singers on the path toward a sustainable lifestyle and lucrative career."
October 2, 2012
High-tech duet illustrates the power of a brand-new Internet
The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia plans to use Internet2 to allow students to work with teachers around the world.
August 20, 2012
All-classical radio returns to Philly, by way of central Jersey
WWFM debuts weekly radio program "Curtis Calls," featuring performances from the Curtis Student Recital Series on digital channel 89.5 HD2
DNN-ONLINE.DE :: May 15, 2012
Old and New Worlds: Curtis students play in Dresden
They embody passion, precision, and, despite their youth, an already astonishing musical maturity.
SZ-ONLINE.DE :: May 17, 2012
Dresden Music Festival has first highlights
The "Heart of Europe" beats and strikes a chord with music fans. The Dresden Music Festival looks thematically to the center of Europe and is accompanied by celebrities and young musicians from the US.
MUSIK-IN-DRESDEN.DE :: May 19, 2012
"Heart of Europe" with a Pacemaker from Overseas
The young Curtis Symphony Orchestra enlivened the first days of the music festival--a short European tour now follows.
DRESDNER NEUESTE NACHRICHTEN :: May 21, 2012
"Let's Dance" conquers the Atlantic
Dresden students were acclaimed for their performance by the audience.
SÄCHSISCHE ZEITUNG :: May 21, 2012
Swaying between Sadness and Happiness
Inspiring dance and a phenomenal orchestra--once again there was jubilation for the youth project "Let's Dance!"
February 17, 2012
Curtis piano teacher, 97, still going strong
6ABC's Alicia Vitarelli visits with Curtis faculty member Eleanor Sokoloff, who has been teaching at the school for over 75 years.
February 14, 2012
Mellon Funds 3-Year, $450K eighth blackbird Residency at Curtis
Curtis will partner with pioneering contemporary music ensemble eighth blackbird to create a residency aimed at preparing students for 21st-century careers.
December 4, 2011
The Curtis Factor: Video, music, stories, and more at
What makes this ultra-selective conservatory so special? Meet students, faculty, and alumni, hear original Curtis music, and explore the rich history of this Philadelphia treasure.
October 25, 2011
Curtis musicians bring the sound of renewal to Verizon
Review of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra's October 23 concert with Michael Stern and Jonathan Biss
September 6, 2011
Lenfest Hall opens a new era for Curtis Institute of Music
Curtis opens the new 105,000-square-foot Lenfest Hall on the 1600 block of Locust Street
February 17, 2011
Sound That's Lush and Slow, Speedy and Precise
Review of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra's February 15 performance at Carnegie Hall with Hilary Hahn and Juanjo Mena
February 16, 2011
Higdon's Violin Concerto in Philadelphia Premiere
Review of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra's February 14 performance in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center
October 8, 2010
Onetime Teacher, Student Find Success as Composer, Violinist
Jennifer Higdon and Hilary Hahn discuss the Pulitzer Prize-winning Violin Concerto
April 26, 2010
Brilliance from Curtis' ephemeral orchestra
Peter Dobrin's review of the April 24 Curtis Symphony Orchestra concert
April 22, 2010
Despite Anxiety and Naysayers, Composer Winds Her Pulitzer
Profile of Curtis faculty member Jennifer Higdon, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Music
Press Contacts
Jennifer Kallend
Director of Public Relations and Online Engagement
(215) 717-3190
jennifer.kallend@curtis.edu
Elizabeth Racheva
Senior Director of External Affairs and Patron Engagement
(215) 717-3187
elizabeth.racheva@curtis.edu
