Press Contacts
Patricia K. Johnson
Senior Director of Communications and Marketing
(215) 717-3190
Diana Wensley
Communications and Marketing Manager
(215) 717-3129
Curtis Opera Theatre Opens 2019–20 Season with The Barber of Seville November 21–24
November 13, 2019
New production directed by Chas Rader-Shieber to be performed in the Perelman Theater
Vera Quartet and Meng-Chieh Liu Travel United States for Curtis on Tour Beginning November 2019
November 6, 2019
Faculty member and string quartet in residence at Curtis Institute of Music embark on three-part tour featuring works by Beethoven, Franck, and Bright Sheng
Curtis Institute of Music Family Concerts Present Mother Goose on November 10
November 1, 2019
The Enchantment Theatre Company joins Curtis musicians to bring Maurice Ravel’s Mother Goose to life.
Benjamin Schmid and Gabriel Kovach Lead Curtis Institute Chamber Ensemble in East Coast Tour and Philadelphia Recital November 16–21
October 30, 2019
Touring group of students led by notable alumni perform Beethoven and Penderecki works for woodwinds and strings
Curtis Performance Faculty Move Into Endowed Chairs Beginning in 2019–20
October 29, 2019
Distinguished faculty members Midori and Danielle Orlando are latest to hold named chairs
The Curtis Institute Of Music And Drexel University’s Westphal College Receive First-Ever Grants for Collaborative Project from The Pew Center For Arts & Heritage
October 22, 2019
The Curtis Institute of Music and Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design have been awarded the first-ever project grants from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage for an inter-institutional collaboration.
Curtis Symphony Orchestra Performs Philadelphia Premiere of Theofanidis’s Drum Circles October 19–20
October 10, 2019
October 19 program in Immaculata features Mozart’s “Gran Partita”; October 20 program in Philadelphia features opera selections under Yannick Nézet-Séguin
First Annual Philadelphia Music Week Celebrates City’s Vibrant Music Community
October 7, 2019
Curtis Institute of Music one of many venues to present events October 15–21
The Curtis Institute of Music and Jonathan Biss Release Part 5 of Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas
September 30, 2019
Fifth course released on September 30; sixth and final course to be released in January 2020
Student Recitals at the Curtis Institute of Music Begin October 11 with New Start Times
September 26, 2019
Exceptional free concerts by extraordinary young musicians three nights a week; 2019–20 season features commuter-friendly Monday recitals
Curtis Graduates Bring Arts Access and Education to Philadelphia Communities Through Community Artist Fellowships
September 23, 2019
2019–20 Partner Organizations Include Penn Memory Center, Phoenix prison, Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission, and School District of Philadelphia
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
