A Reunion and a Homecoming

Each year, Curtis alumni return to Philadelphia to serve as faculty during Curtis Summerfest! In addition to working with students of all ages  across six programs, many alumni enjoy the opportunity to reconnect, and present a series of evening faculty recitals that delight audiences during the traditionally light summer season for classical music. Summerfest Manager Annie Sarachan takes you behind the scenes in the Spring 2018 edition of Overtones.

 Read the full article in the most recent issue of Overtones, where you’ll also find more stories by and about Curtis’s notable students, faculty, and alumni.

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