• Curtis on Tour

    Nantucket and New England

    The island’s highly anticipated annual week of classical music begins July 15, with additional events in Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.

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  • Curtis Recital Series

    Summer Broadcast Series

    This summer, enjoy the magic of the Curtis Recital Series from home with our summer broadcast series. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to enjoy never-before-broadcast performances Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

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    All students receive highly personalized attention from Curtis' celebrated faculty.

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  • Student Performances

    Explore the 2025/26 Season

    Single tickets and subscriptions now available for our second century of excellence. Join us for a season of exploration, idealism, and extraordinary young talent.

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  • Centennial Celebration

    100 for 100

    Our multi-year project to commission 100 works for the school’s centennial. 100 for 100 celebrates the music of our time with a showcase of fresh perspectives, featuring original works inspired by and crafted for Curtis.

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At Curtis Institute of Music, the world’s great young musicians become the leading artists,
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News & Announcements

Alumni Gawon Kim, Zubin Hathi Join Cleveland Orchestra

Gawon Kim (’22) and Zubin Hathi (’19) join the orchestra as second violin and principal timpanist, respectively

Alumni Gawon Kim, Zubin Hathi Join Cleveland Orchestra
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Overtones Feature Story: Fit to Perform

How exercise helps musicians cope with the physical and mental strains of high-level performance.

Overtones Feature Story: Fit to Perform
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Remembering Barbara “Bobbi” Moskow (Voice ’50)

Acclaimed soprano and beloved alumna forged a career that bridged the worlds of opera and Yiddish song

Remembering Barbara “Bobbi” Moskow (Voice ’50)
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The mission of Curtis is to educate and train exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry.