Notes from the Rock
Alumni Spotlight: Irra Petina
November 18, 2019
A truly versatile singer, Curtis alumna Irra Petina (Voice '35) was well known for both her operatic and Broadway roles
Alumni Spotlight: Anna Moffo
September 30, 2019
Curtis alumna Anna Moffo (Voice ’54) was one of the finest lyric-coloratura sopranos of her generation, performing coveted roles in famed opera houses around the world.
From the Archives: Looking Back at a Curtis Opera World Premiere
April 27, 2019
View photos and correspondence from the 1937 world premiere of Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amelia Goes to the Ball
Celebrating Women's History Month
March 7, 2019
The Curtis Archives presents the stories of four Curtis graduates who, through a strong desire to achieve the highest levels within their profession, paved the way for future generations of female musicians.
This Month in Curtis History...
February 4, 2019
On February 4th at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia...
Happy New Year... 1929!?
January 7, 2019
As we ring in 2019, here is a look back at what was happening at Curtis, and in the world, 90 years ago ...
Remembering the Great War
November 20, 2018
This November, as the world commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, the Archives recognizes those from the Curtis family who served in, or were affected by, the "Great War."
The Third Movement: Graffman as Curtis Director
October 19, 2018
After graduating, Gary Graffman began a celebrated solo career, but never lost touch with Curtis
Notes from the Archives: The Piano Legacy at Curtis
October 16, 2018
The Second Movement: Graffman as a Young Performer
October 12, 2018
Gary Graffman describes his first steps into the world of professional music
The First Movement: Gary Graffman as a Curtis Student, 1936-1946
October 4, 2018
This October, join the Curtis Archives in celebrating Gary Graffman’s 90th birthday through a series of posts looking back on his life and career.
"Steeped" in Tradition
August 28, 2018
As a new school year begins, take a look back at one of Curtis's oldest rituals - Wednesday Afternoon Tea..
A Musical Family: Alice Chalifoux Rideout and Jeanne Chalifoux
July 11, 2018
Harpists Alice Chalifoux Rideout and Jeanne Chalifoux continued a tradition established by the legendary Carlos Salzedo
The First Curtis Commencement
April 25, 2018
As we look forward to celebrating the Curtis class of 2018, we look back at the very first Curtis Commencement, held 84 years ago.
Leonard Bernstein discusses A Quiet Place
March 14, 2018
“There is a garden, come with me, come with me, a shining garden come and see. Your love will teach us harmony and grace, your love will lead us to a quiet place.” —from Trouble in Tahiti, 1951
The Curtis Institute of Music, Opera Philadelphia, and the National Museum of American Jewish History present: Bernstein, Identity, and A Quiet Place on March 1
February 19, 2018
Free public event at the National Museum of American Jewish History
Bernstein: Duty and Career
January 18, 2018
As WWII escalated, young Bernstein feared missing his chance at success. If he left to fight for his country, would he still be a conductor when he returned?
