We the Artists

  • Curtis New Music Ensemble
  • Nov 20, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Curtis New Music Ensemble’s We the Artists celebrates groundbreaking American composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. Marking America’s 250th year, the program reflects the nation’s diverse musical tapestry. It features Clarice Assad’s Canções da America, inspired by South American rhythms and Indigenous traditions; Carlos Simon’s Giants, honoring five iconic Black Americans; and Valerie Coleman’s Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes, exploring Black Indigenous heritage.

The concert also includes selections from Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman. We the Artists highlights creativity, resilience, and the voices shaping America’s evolving soundscape.

Please note programs and artists are subject to change.

Program

CLARICE ASSAD Canções da America
CARLOS SIMON Giants
JOAN TOWER Selections from Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman
VALERIE COLEMAN Freedman of the Five Civilized Tribes

Artists

  • Curtis New Music Ensemble

    Curtis New Music Ensemble (formerly Ensemble 20/21) features compelling repertoire from the 20th and 21st centuries. With bold collaborations and striking productions, Curtis New Music Ensemble embraces the cutting edge of contemporary classical music through the highest level of artistry.

Special Thanks

Generous support for Curtis New Music Ensemble is provided by the Daniel W. Dietrich II Foundation.

    • Date Nov 20, 2025
    • Time 7:00 p.m.
    • Location Curtis Institute of Music, Gould Rehearsal Hall
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