Curtis on Tour Returns to Nantucket July 17–21
PHILADELPHIA—July 15, 2019—Curtis on Tour returns to Nantucket for an eleventh season, as alumni and students from the Curtis Institute of Music—from those with celebrated performance careers to fast-rising young artists—appear at free events across the island July 17–21. The artists continue their touring activities in Falmouth, Mass. on July 22 and Kingston, R.I. on July 24.
These programs include a lecture-recital at Nantucket Dreamland on the chronology and evolution of the guitar; two mid-day concerts of solo guitar works and violin and cello duos at the Unitarian Universalist Church; and performances at the Nantucket Atheneum and the Siasconset Casino of works by Bartók, Marais, Mozart, Paganini, and David Serkin Ludwig—who will also contribute context and facilitate discussions throughout the week.
The performers all hail from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, “one of the world’s finest music academies” (BBC Culture), known for its unique tuition-free policy, extremely low acceptance rate, and track record of producing top performers, composers, and conductors. The touring artists include violist and Curtis president and CEO Roberto Díaz (’84), principal flute of the Cleveland Orchestra Joshua Smith (’90), guitarist Jordan Dodson (’13), violinist Maria Ioudenitch (’18), and current cello student Albert Seo. They are joined by composer David Serkin Ludwig (’01), chair of composition studies at Curtis, who offers commentary and leads audience discussions.
All performances are free and open to the public. Details and ticket policies for each venue are below. For more information, visit Curtis.edu/Nantucket.
These performances, as well as the subsequent performances in Falmouth, Mass. and Kingston, R.I., are part of Curtis on Tour, the Nina von Maltzahn global touring initiative of the Curtis Institute of Music. An embodiment of the school’s “learn by doing” philosophy, it offers students real-world, professional touring experience alongside celebrated alumni and faculty. Since the program was established in 2008, students, faculty, and alumni have performed over 300 concerts in more than 90 cities in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Visit Curtis.edu/CurtisOnTour for more information.
Curtis on Tour: New England 2019
NANTUCKET
Wednesday, July 17 at 6 p.m.
Siasconset Casino
Joshua Smith (’90), flute
Jordan Dodson (’13), guitar
Maria Ioudenitch (’18), violin
Roberto Díaz (’84), viola
Albert Seo, cello
| MARAIS | Les folies d’Espagne |
| LUDWIG | Three Ladino Folksongs |
| MOZART | Quartet in D Major, K. 285 |
| PAGANINI | Quartet in A minor, M.S. 42 |
David Serkin Ludwig (’01), chair of composition studies, offers remarks about the works being performed.
Members: Reserve tickets at Sconsetcasino.com.
Non-members: Free admission; no tickets required.
Thursday, July 18 at 12 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church
Jordan Dodson, guitar
Works for solo guitar (30 minutes) will be announced from stage.
Free admission; no tickets required.
Saturday, July 20 at 12 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church
Maria Ioudenitch, violin
Albert Seo, cello
Solo and duo works (60 minutes) will be introduced from stage.
Free admission; no tickets required.
Saturday, July 20 at 4 p.m.
Nantucket Dreamland, Studio Theater
The Guitar: A History in Music
Jordan Dodson, guitar
David Serkin Ludwig, lecturer
Curtis Institute of Music composition faculty David Serkin Ludwig and guitar alumnus Jordan Dodson explore the extraordinary history of the guitar, in a musical journey stretching back 500 years. This guided, chronological tour will feature a lecture by Dr. Ludwig on the repertoire and evolution of the guitar, with iconic works performed by Mr. Dodson throughout.
Free admission; reserve tickets at nantucketdreamland.org.
Sunday, July 21 at 7 p.m.
Nantucket Atheneum
Joshua Smith, flute
Jordan Dodson, guitar
Maria Ioudenitch, violin
Roberto Díaz, viola
Albert Seo, cello
| BARTOK | Rumanian Folk Dances |
| LUDWIG | Three Ladino Folksongs |
| MOZART | Quartet in D Major, K. 285 |
| PAGANINI | Quartet in A minor, M.S. 42 |
David Serkin Ludwig (’01), chair of composition studies, offers remarks about the works being performed.
Free admission; no tickets required.
FALMOUTH, MASS.
Monday, July 22 at 7 p.m.
Highfield Hall
Joshua Smith (’90), flute
Jordan Dodson (’13), guitar
Maria Ioudenitch (’18), violin
Roberto Díaz (’84), viola
Albert Seo, cello
| MARAIS | Les folies d’Espagne |
| BARTOK | Rumanian Folk Dances |
| PIAZZOLLA | Histoire du Tango |
| LUDWIG | Three Ladino Folksongs |
| MOZART | Quartet in D Major, K. 285 |
| PAGANINI | Quartet in A minor, M.S. 42 |
Presented by Highfield Hall and Gardens. For tickets and more information, visit highfieldhallandgardens.org.
KINGSTON, R.I.
Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m.
University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center, Concert Hall
Joshua Smith (’90), flute
Jordan Dodson (’13), guitar
Maria Ioudenitch (’18), violin
Roberto Díaz (’84), viola
Albert Seo, cello
| MARAIS | Les folies d’Espagne |
| BARTOK | Rumanian Folk Dances |
| PIAZZOLLA | Histoire du Tango |
| LUDWIG | Three Ladino Folksongs |
| MOZART | Quartet in D Major, K. 285 |
| PAGANINI | Quartet in A minor, M.S. 42 |
Presented by the Kingston Chamber Music Festival. For tickets and more information, visit kingstonchambermusic.org.
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