News Listing
Curtis Appoints Nick DiBerardino Director of Composition Studies and Ensemble 20/21
July 27, 2021
Alumnus will oversee curriculum, activities, and collaborations for the school’s five composition majors
Michelle Cann and Karen Slack To Receive Sphinx Medal of Excellence
July 26, 2021
Pianist and soprano honored for achievements in musicianship, advocacy, and ambassadorship
Curtis Announces Andrew Lane as Vice President, Touring and Artist Management
July 7, 2021
New position acknowledges success of global touring activities and artist management initiative
Alumni Educator Profile: Margaret Batjer
June 29, 2021
Margaret Batjer (Violin ’80) has served as concertmaster of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) since 1998. She is renowned as a violin soloist, chamber musician, and teacher, and has established herself as a versatile and respected artist worldwide.
NPR, New Yorker, LA Times Explore Julius Eastman Revivals
June 24, 2021
A 1963 Curtis graduate, Eastman “personifies so many issues of our day,” reports critic Mark Swed
Elizabeth Younan and Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians Provide Catwalk Soundtrack
June 14, 2021
Composition graduate’s premiere celebrates local clothing design project, reports WHYY
Watch Midori Receive Kennedy Center Honor
June 7, 2021
43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors aired on CBS June 6
Young Conductors Featured in New York Times
June 4, 2021
Recent article asks if assistant conductors, including several Curtis alumni, are the future of the orchestral field
Imani Winds Joins the Curtis Institute of Music Faculty
June 2, 2021
GRAMMY-nominated ensemble brings expertise in chamber music programming, community engagement, and career development
Ed Gazouleas Appointed Gie and Lisa Liem Artistic Director
May 27, 2021
Mr. Gazouleas is a 1984 viola graduate and joined the faculty in 2017
