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At Curtis Institute of Music, the world’s great young musicians become the leading artists,
creators, and innovators in classical music.

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Overtones Feature Story: Fit to Perform

How exercise helps musicians cope with the physical and mental strains of high-level performance.

Overtones Feature Story: Fit to Perform
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Q+A: Yumi Kendall

Cellist Yumi Kendall (’04) discusses her wide-ranging career as a public speaker and member of the Philadelphia Orchestra

Q+A: Yumi Kendall
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Alumni Gawon Kim, Zubin Hathi Join Cleveland Orchestra

Gawon Kim (’22) and Zubin Hathi (’19) join the orchestra as second violin and principal timpanist, respectively

Alumni Gawon Kim, Zubin Hathi Join Cleveland Orchestra
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The mission of Curtis is to educate and train exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry.