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Patricia K. Johnson
Senior Director of Communications and Public Affairs
(215) 717-3190
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Communications and Marketing Manager
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Imani Winds Joins the Curtis Institute of Music Faculty
June 2, 2021
GRAMMY-nominated ensemble brings expertise in chamber music programming, community engagement, and career development
Curtis’s Ensemble 20/21 Closes Season With Harp Premieres
May 11, 2021
Harpist Coline-Marie Orliac performs solo works commissioned by fellow alumnae
Sounds of Strength Virtual Event Showcases Winds, Brass, and Percussion at Curtis
May 3, 2021
Premiere of video presentation includes new performances, interviews
Curtis Institute of Music Welcomes Viano String Quartet as New Quartet in Residence
April 26, 2021
The award-winning quartet enters Curtis in the 2021–22 school year through the Nina von Maltzahn String Quartet Program
Anthony McGill to Hold New Distinguished Chair at Curtis
March 10, 2021
The William R. and Hyunah Yu Brody Distinguished Chair recognizes exceptional artistry and pedagogy
Gary Hoffman Joins Curtis Institute of Music Faculty as Nina and Billy Albert Chair in Cello Studies
March 3, 2021
International soloist and chamber musician takes on position in celebrated studio
Ensemble 20/21 Begins New Virtual Season March 6
February 26, 2021
Condensed online season begins with Alvin Singleton residency and Julian Eastman project
Musicmaking Starts at Home with Virtual Curtis Family Concert on February 20
February 8, 2021
Singer-songwriter Andrew Lipke and cellist Camden Shaw lead interactive program for families on Zoom
Curtis Opera Theatre Presents Staged Duets in Opera OnDemand
January 13, 2021
Semester-long project expands students’ artistic and tech skills alongside innovative virtual staging
Vince Ford Joins Curtis Institute of Music in Leadership Role for Digital Strategy
December 7, 2020
Dr. Ford’s expertise will boost the school’s digital presence and burgeoning Performance Innovation Lab
Michelle Cann Named Inaugural Eleanor Sokoloff Chair in Piano Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music
November 17, 2020
Ms. Cann, an accomplished soloist and educator, assumes new role honoring late piano faculty member
Yefim Bronfman Joins the Curtis Institute of Music Piano Faculty
October 19, 2020
Renowned soloist and recording artist joins distinguished faculty roster
The Dover Quartet Joins the Curtis Institute of Music Faculty as First Penelope P. Watkins Ensemble in Residence
August 5, 2020
Innovative residency combines teaching, touring, and technology
Alexis C. Lamb Selected to Create New Work for Curtis Institute of Music’s Ensemble 20/21
July 29, 2020
Composer’s proposal involves collaboration with projection designer Camilla Tassi
Curtis Summerfest Transitions Flagship Program to Online Format for Summer 2020
April 27, 2020
The Young Artist Summer Program will present personalized virtual learning opportunities with celebrated faculty
The Curtis Institute of Music and the Purple Project for Democracy Announce New Competition for Composers and Their Collaborators
April 8, 2020
Prize-winning work promoting democratic values will receive performance by Curtis’s Ensemble 20/21 and $10,000 USD
The Curtis Institute of Music Launches New Weekday Video Series, Continues Friday-Night Broadcasts
March 31, 2020
“Curtis Is Here” and broadcast video content is available at Curtis.edu/YouTube
Vera Quartet and Meng-Chieh Liu Offer Live-Streamed Recital on March 13
March 12, 2020
Curtis on Tour and the Chamber Music Society of Detroit offer online-only performance at Curtis.edu/YouTube as alternative to United States tour locations
Curtis Opera Theatre Presents Albert Herring March 5–8
February 20, 2020
Director Eve Summer makes Curtis debut in new production at the Perelman Theater
Curtis 20/21 Ensemble Presents #Persona on February 22
February 12, 2020
Streamed live on YouTube (Curtis.edu/YouTube), concert features works exploring composer identities
