WRTI Names Two Albums of the Week Featuring Curtis Alumni

The Dover Quartet (String Quartet '14) and Haochen Zhang (Piano '12) interpret the work of Beethoven in their latest recordings.

Philadelphia’s classical radio station WRTI has named two albums of the week, and both of them feature new recordings of works by Beethoven from Curtis alumni: the Dover Quartet‘s (String Quartet ’14 and faculty) Beethoven Complete String Quartets Volume 3: The Late Quartets and Haochen Zhang‘s (Piano ’12) Beethoven: The Five Piano Concertos with Nathalie Stutzmann and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Each album displays the rewards and challenges of interpreting the great composer’s body of work.

Zeviel Kane, WRTI’s classical program director, offers his thoughtful critique and praise for both recordings. Read the WRTI spotlight HERE.

To view the Dover Quartet current touring schedule and learn more about the GRAMMY® nominated ensemble, click HERE.

Visit Haochen Zhang‘s website HERE to learn more about the acclaimed pianist and recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant.

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