Cover Story: The Art of the Commission

Commissioning new works has been a longstanding and evolving part of Curtis's history

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By Vanessa Ague

Conservatories have often played a key role in commissioning new music, free from the pressures of the professional world. As Curtis looks to its centenary in 2024, the school looks to continue to build on its history of commissioning works from leading composers.

From the Fall 2022 Issue

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