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There are scheduled times for prospective students to ask questions about any aspect of the admissions process. Join us to speak directly with Curtis team members over Zoom.

Holiday Season Pass

The pass includes all remaining Curtis Symphony Orchestra, Curtis Opera Theatre, and Curtis Presents, performances. Each pass gives the holder access to one best-available ticket to each performance.

Curtis Recital Series

Each year over 100 free Student, Studio, and Faculty Recitals are presented on most Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Registration is free and open to the public.

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Bergsma, Wieniawski, and more

November 29, 2023 7:30 p.m.
Curtis Institute of Music, Field Concert Hall

Brass Recital

December 1, 2023 7:30 p.m.
Curtis Institute of Music, Field Concert Hall

Curtis on Tour in Philadelphia, PA

December 1, 2023 7:30 p.m.
Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center
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Interview with Alistair Coleman in I Care If You Listen

The Curtis composition student discusses the inspiration for his works and shares details about upcoming collaborations.

Conductor Micah Gleason Featured on WHYY's "On Stage at Curtis"

Season 18 of WHYY's On Stage at Curtis series continues with a portrait of Micah Gleason, Rita E. Hauser Conducting Fellow at Curtis.

Curtis Opera Theatre: L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato (Photo Roundup)

View a selection of photos from Curtis Opera Theatre's production of George Friderich Handel's glorious pastoral ode "L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato."
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