Curtis Centennial Gala
Join us on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the Penn Museum to experience the grandeur of Curtis’ 100-year legacy at our centennial gala.
Curtis alumni, friends, and patrons are invited to experience captivating performances by star alumnae J’Nai Bridges (Opera ’12), Amanda Majeski (Opera ’09), Jarrett Ott (Opera ’04) and Karen Slack (Opera ’02), alongside pianist Miloš Repický, Director and Hirsig Family Chair in Vocal Studies and Opera, as they illustrate the legacy of singing, vocal music, and opera at Curtis—a history with an outsized influence on the landscape of performance not only in the United States, but across the globe.
The evening begins with a festive opening reception and the performances will be followed by a lush dinner party. You can be part of Curtis’ 100-year legacy at the centennial gala by securing your tickets today.
The program will feature Karen Slack singing the John Carter Cantata, Amanda Majeski singing the “Song to the Moon” from Dvořak’s Rusalka. Amanda will sing a group of songs by Ned Rorem while Jarrett Ott will perform selections from Samuel Barber‘s Three Songs. Additional songs and arias by Bernstein, Higdon, Bizet, Danielpour, and Shawn Okpebholo.
Proceeds from the gala support Curtis’ exceptionally gifted young musicians as they hone their impressive artistic talents. In this unique and inclusive environment, they are nurtured by celebrated faculty, supported by a merit-based, tuition-free policy, and inspired by the school’s distinctive learn-by-doing approach. Your presence at the centennial gala ensures these experiences are available to countless generations of students to come.
Program
| Music of Dvořak, Rorem, Barber, Danielpour, Bernstein, Bizet Okpebholo, and Higdon |
Schedule
6:00 p.m. Welcome cocktail reception in Sphinx Gallery and Pepper Hall
7:15 p.m. Gala performance in Harrison Auditorium
8:45 p.m. Gala dinner and dessert in Asia Gallery
Support
Diamond Sponsor
Lisa and Gie Liem
Mr. Jay H. Tolson
Drs. Nadia and Elias Zerhouni
Platinum Sponsor
John H. McFadden and Lisa D. Kabnick
Gordon and Patricia Fowler
Mark and Robin Rubinstein
Gold Sponsor
Comcast NBCUniversal
Deborah M. Fretz
Linda E. Johnson
Mr. Y.S. Liu
Silver Sponsor
Byrd Foundation
Viki Bok and Dick Jones
C. Erickson and Sons, Inc.
Susan and Sherwood “Woody” Goldberg in honor of Roberto Diaz
Mignon and Jim Groch
Joan Dolgonos Gross
William A. Horn, M.D.
Carol Ann Kiryluk
Elissa Koljonen and Roberto Díaz
HF Lenfest Fund
Betty H. Matarese
Susan and Frank Mechura
John J. Medveckis
Edward A. Montgomery Jr.
C. Richard Neu and Viriginia L. Ambrosini
Happy and Sam Shipley
Thomas and Patricia Vernon
Copper Sponsor
Anonymous
Tobe Amsterdam
Bon Appétit Management Company
William R. and Hyunah Yu Brody
Crewcial Partners LLC
Elliott-Lewis Corporation
Anthony B. Creamer III
Marsha Hunter and Brian K. Johnson
Dr. Bong S. Lee and Ms. Soyoung Kim
Cornelia B. and R. Ashbrook McCann
William S. Mulherin and Joseph F. Baker
Rosalind and Roy Neff
Bob and Caro Rock
Chiona Xanthopolou-Schwarz
Soprano Circle
Anonymous
Carol and Horace Barsh
Dr. Tomas J. Bok
Sandra and Mike Dean, in honor of Kenneth Eviry
Barbara Eberlein and Jerry Wind
Mr. Charles C. Freyer and Ms. Judith Durkin Freyer
Dr. Martin Heyworth
Toba and Lawrence Kerson
Fran and Leon L. Levy
PNC Bank
ShoreLine Electric, Inc.
Mr. Mark N. Steinberger and Ms. Ann C. Lebowitz
Penelope and Thomas Watkins
Wojdak Government Relations
Baritone Circle
Anthony J. Brown
Elise F. Drake
Mary Lou Falcone
Lily Ferry
Peter Ferry
Kate Hall
John N. Park
Gabrielle Rinaldi
Dr. Sevgi B. Rodan
Robert Weiner
List current as of March 31, 2025
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- Date May 8, 2025
- Time 6:00 p.m.
- Location Penn Museum
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Registration Closed
Registration for the Gala is now closed. If you are an alumni of Curtis looking to attend, please call (215) 717-3131.
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Questions?
Phone: (215) 717-3131
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Gala Concert Performance
Separate tickets are available to only attend the musical performance.