Teddy Abrams Named Conductor of the Year

Musical America Worldwide has announced its 2022 Award Winners, including Teddy Abrams (Conducting ’08) who was named Conductor of the Year. In the announcement, Musical America praised Mr. Abrams, music director of the Louisville Orchestra, as an inventive collaborator who is always “looking for ways for orchestras to empower their musicians.” Read more about his stunning rise and upcoming projects, including an original concerto premiere with Yuja Wang (Piano ’08).

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Celebrating AAPI Heritage & History: Nikki Chooi (Violin ’12)

The award-winning violinist and Curtis alumnus currently serves as concertmaster of the GRAMMY-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.

Miguel Harth-Bedoya (Conducting ’91) Named Director of Orchestras and Professor of Conducting at Rice University

The Emmy award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated conductor joins the faculty of the Shepherd School of Music during the 2024–25 academic year.

Commencement: Curtis Celebrates the Class of 2024

On Saturday, May 11, Curtis awarded degrees, diplomas, certificates, and special prizes to the 36 graduates of the class of 2024.