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2019–20 Curtis on Tour Season Begins with Performances in Greece, Germany, and Spain September 18–29
September 10, 2019
Concerts in Greece Revisit Gennadius Library for Nights of Classical Music
2019–20 Season Begins at the Curtis Institute of Music
August 28, 2019
Programming includes orchestra, opera, chamber music, family concerts, and free student recitals
First Annual Philadelphia Music Week Celebrates City’s Vibrant Music Community
August 22, 2019
Performances, talks, and events run from October 15–21
Final Concerts of Curtis Summerfest Faculty Recitals Feature Distinguished Chamber Musicians
July 17, 2019
Faculty from Young Artist Summer Program include renowned touring artists and members of top ensembles
Curtis on Tour Returns to Nantucket July 17–21
July 15, 2019
Free performances and lectures across the island feature musicians from the Curtis Institute of Music
Curtis Mourns the Death of Aaron Rosand
July 10, 2019
Longtime violin faculty member, world-renowned violin virtuoso, and pedagogue passed away on July 9 at age 92
Christopher Mossey Joins Curtis Institute of Music as Vice President for Institutional Advancement
June 26, 2019
The Curtis Institute of Music has appointed Christopher Mossey as vice president for institutional advancement, effective July 8
June 14 Curtis Summerfest Faculty Recital Highlights Continued Partnership with Sphinx Performance Academy
June 12, 2019
Performers include four award-winning string players and renowned harpists
Clarinet Trio Performs for Curtis on Tour in Latin America June 9–29
June 6, 2019
Tour stops include a Philadelphia preview, Mexico City, Chile, and first appearances in Peru
Board of Trustees Elects Deborah M. Fretz Next Chair of the Curtis Institute of Music
May 22, 2019
A member of the board of trustees since 2005, Ms. Fretz brings extensive financial and management expertise and Philadelphia philanthropic connections, succeeding Mark E. Rubenstein on June 1, 2019
Curtis Summerfest Faculty Recitals Return to Field Concert Hall Beginning May 18
May 9, 2019
Performers include Mimi Stillman, Melissa White, Soo Bae, Hanchien Lee, and Amy J. Yang
Curtis Faculty Members Mikael Eliasen and Aaron Rosand to Retire at the End of 2018–19
May 3, 2019
Eliasen celebrates with recital alongside former students and colleagues on May 5; Rosand and Eliasen will be recognized at Curtis Commencement on May 11
Curtis Opera Theatre Presents Riders to the Sea and Empty the House at Perelman Theater May 2–5
April 25, 2019
Production combines work by Ralph Vaughan Williams with newly expanded piece by Curtis alumna and Opera Philadelphia Composer in Residence Rene Orth
New Voices, New Ventures Gala Supports Curtis Institute of Music on April 12 at Barnes Foundation
April 5, 2019
2019 Gala celebrates Vocal Studies Department and new leadership
Yannick Nézet-Séguin Conducts Curtis Symphony Orchestra in Season Finale at Verizon Hall and Immaculata University April 13–14
March 28, 2019
Music Director of Philadelphia Orchestra leads orchestra in Impressionist and Romantic works
Curtis Institute of Music Presents Chamber Concertos Featuring Piano Faculty on March 31
March 25, 2019
Final installment of A Silver Touch series celebrates Meng-Chieh Liu’s tenure at Curtis
Curtis Institute of Music Premieres New Children’s Opera March 30–31
March 20, 2019
Folklore of Anansi the Spider presented as part of Family Concerts series at Girard College and Curtis
Curtis 20/21 Ensemble Presents Portrait of Augusta Read Thomas on March 23
March 13, 2019
Streamed live on YouTube (Curtis.edu/YouTube); Concert explores works by Curtis’s 2018–19 composer in residence
Curtis Opera Theatre Presents Don Giovanni at Perelman Theater March 7–10
February 26, 2019
New production sees return of rising stars conductor Karina Canellakis and director R. B. Schlather
Piano and Brass Recital February 25 Continues Celebration of Meng-Chieh Liu at Curtis
February 20, 2019
A Silver Touch series continues with Hindemith’s sonatas for brass and piano
