Curtis Composers in Concert

  • Department Recital, Free
  • Apr 18, 2026 @ 7:30 p.m.

Orchestral World Premieres

Curtis Institute of Music students perform over 100 free recitals during the school year, held on most Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Admission requires advance registration and is complimentary.

Please note: Performance programs are subject to last-minute changes and cancellations.

Program

Delfin DEMIRAY I SHALL BLEED THROUGH HOLY CIRCUITS

Thomas Weaver, piano
Sky YANG Will to Power
Sarina KHALILI Suvashun (سووشون)
Intermission
Amane SAKAGUCHI Garden of Becoming

Amane Sakaguchi, shamisen
Isaiah SARANOW Fantasieshtick for Violin, Viola, and Orchestra

Hannah Tam, violin
Emad Zolfaghari, viola
Isaac CREAGER MACHINES WHO WEEP

Artists

  • Curtis Symphony Orchestra

    Comprised of outstanding talent and unmatched enthusiasm for musical collaboration, Curtis Symphony Orchestra stands as a cornerstone of the Curtis Institute of Music experience and a vital component of Philadelphia’s vibrant cultural scene. For 100 years, our exceptional students have sharpened their skills and broadened their musical horizons, as they prepare for professional careers with the world’s foremost orchestras and chamber ensembles.

  • Vimbayi Kaziboni Conductor

    Described as a conductor of “great intensity, without distancing, maneuvering, without indifference” (Neue Muzikzeitung – Leipzig) Zimbabwean-born conductor Vimbayi Kaziboni is widely sought-after for his depth of approach, interpretive imagination, and expressivity, as well as his innovative and thoughtful curation. Learn more

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