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    Curtis Opera Theatre launches the East Coast premiere of Lewis and Monteverdi’s stories of cultural transformation.

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News & Announcements

Curtis Institute of Music Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Curtis Studio Album A Century of New Sounds

Curtis Studio's fifth recording features Imani Winds, the Dover Quartet, Curtis alumni, faculty, and students.

Curtis Institute of Music Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Curtis Studio Album <i>A Century of New Sounds</i>
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Hilary Hahn (’99) Wins Recording of the Year at 2024 Gramophone Awards

The internationally acclaimed, three-time GRAMMY Award-winning Curtis alumna received two awards at the 2024 Gramophone Awards.

Hilary Hahn (’99) Wins Recording of the Year at 2024 Gramophone Awards
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Johnny Gandelsman (Violin ’99) Awarded a 2024 MacArthur Fellowship

The GRAMMY-winning Curtis alumnus is the sole musician of 22 Fellows selected for 2024, a cohort of artists, writers, filmmakers, choreographers, historians and scientists.

Johnny Gandelsman (Violin ’99) Awarded a 2024 MacArthur Fellowship
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