• Apply to Curtis

    Applications Now Open

    Find out more about the admissions process and important deadlines.

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  • Oct. 27 at 3:00 P.M.

    Prokofiev & Time for Three

    Osmo Vänskä Conducts Sibelius, Higdon, and Prokofiev with Curtis Symphony Orchestra.

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  • Curtis Studio

    A Century of New Sounds

    The newest album from Curtis Studio celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Curtis Institute of Music through the artistry and innovation of performances by alumni, faculty, and students. Available now on all major streaming platforms.

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  • Explore Curtis

    Schedule a Campus Tour

    Take a guided tour of Curtis' campus in Philadelphia, or explore our buildings online through our virtual tour.

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  • Nov. 1–3

    The Comet / Poppea

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

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Who We Are

At Curtis Institute of Music, the world’s great young musicians become the leading artists,
creators, and innovators in classical music.

Meet Our Faculty

Curtis is a small school by design, offering intensive, individualized study with renowned faculty.

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News & Announcements

Jennifer Stumm (Viola ’01) Receives 2024 Pablo Casals Award

The renowned violist, director, and Curtis alumna has been recognized for her work with Ilumina and receives a €10,000 prize.

Meet the Student: Q&A with Soprano Nikan Ingabire Kanate

Soprano Nikan Ingabire Kanate, from Ottawa, Ontario, entered Curtis in 2024 and studies in the opera program with Julia Faulkner.

WHYY Features Curtis Centennial

Peter Crimmins highlights Curtis's centennial, Founder's Weekend (October 11–13), Curtis Studio, the Young Alumni Fund, and more.