Curtis Composers
Curtis Presents’ final concert of the series builds upon the school’s longstanding tradition of innovation, inspiration, and artistic excellence as it celebrates six of its distinguished composition alumni. A retrospective program highlights iconic Curtis composers Leonard Bernstein (Conducting ’41), David Serkin Ludwig (’01), Samuel Barber (’34), Ned Rorem (’44), Julius Eastman (’63), and recently appointed composition faculty member, Jonathan Bailey Holland (’96), in an evening of boundary-pushing chamber works and early-career classics that shaped the landscape of contemporary classical music.
Program
| BAILEY HOLLAND |
Introit, for brass quintet
Dasara Beta, trumpet |
|---|---|
| ROREM |
Mountain Song for fl, ob, vln, or vc and pno
Katherine Needleman, oboe |
| LUDWIG |
Three Pictures from the Floating World, for bassoon and string trio
Daniel Matsukawa, bassoon |
| EASTMAN |
Piano Pieces I-IV
Jiacheng Xiong, piano |
| BARBER |
Canzone (Elegy), for flute and piano
Patrick Williams, flute |
| BERNSTEIN |
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
David Shifrin, clarinet |
Curtis Presents
Past and future meet through Curtis Presents, which features a diverse collection of artists—alumni, faculty, students, and contemporary creators—whose musical foundations are rooted in the Curtis community. This series of intimate and innovative recitals offers a unique experience with exceptional artistry and one-of-a-kind programs.