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Join us on March 19, 2025, for an unforgettable evening of music and laughter at the EastVille Comedy Club in Brooklyn, presented by the renowned Curtis Institute of Music. Known for nurturing world-class talents, the institute promises a showcase filled with exceptional performances that will leave you both inspired and entertained. This unique blend of comedy and music is not to be missed. Grab your tickets now at https://www.ticketweb.com/event/laughing-buddha-comedy-showcase-eastville-comedy-club-tickets/14006953?REFERRAL_ID=tmfeed and prepare to be amazed!

### Event Description: Guitar Quartet - Curtis Institute of Music **Date and Time:** March 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. **Location:** Curtis Institute of Music, Field Concert Hall, Philadelphia **Event Overview:** Join us for an extraordinary evening as the Curtis Institute of Music presents a special Guitar Quartet concert, part of the Curtis 100 celebration. This one-night-only event will feature internationally renowned violist and Curtis president and CEO Roberto Díaz, GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist and Curtis faculty member Jason Vieaux, and talented Curtis students. **Program Highlights:** - **Wenzel Thomas Matiegka’s Notturno, Op. 21:** Arranged by Franz Schubert, this piece for flute, viola, and guitar will set the tone for the evening with its intricate melodies and harmonies. - **Manuel de Falla’s Suite populaire espagnole:** A fiery and crowd-pleasing set that showcases the vibrant sounds of Spanish classical music. - **Ástor Piazzolla’s Histoire du Tango:** This piece will take the audience on a journey through the evolution of tango music, featuring the evocative "Oblivion," transcribed by Julien Labro. - **Zhou Tian’s Red Trees, Wrinkled Cliffs:** A contemporary piece that adds a modern twist to the program. - **Niccolò Paganini’s Guitar Quartet in A minor, No. 15, M.S. 42:** The concert will conclude with this lively and technically demanding composition. **Artists:** - **Roberto Díaz (Viola):** An internationally acclaimed violist, Roberto Díaz is the president and CEO of the Curtis Institute of Music. He has a rich history of performances and collaborations with leading conductors and composers worldwide. - **Jason Vieaux (Guitar):** A Grammy Award-winning classical guitarist, Jason Vieaux is celebrated for his extensive discography and performances at prestigious venues globally. He is also a dedicated educator, heading the guitar department at the Cleveland Institute of Music and teaching at Curtis since 2011. **Tickets:** Tickets are available for purchase, and subscriptions to the 2024-25 season are now open, offering the best seats at the best prices. **Additional Information:** This event is part of the Curtis Institute of Music's centennial celebration, a season filled with passion, energy, and exceptional artistry. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience world-class performances by both seasoned professionals and the next generation of musical talent. **Subscribe and Save:** Subscribe now to the 2024-25 season to secure your seats and enjoy significant savings. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Curtis Institute of Music's official website.

### Event Description: Candide - Curtis Institute of Music **Event:** Candide by Curtis Opera Theatre **Date:** April 11, 2025 **Time:** 7:00 p.m. **Venue:** The Forrest Theatre **Overview:** Join the Curtis Opera Theatre for an unforgettable evening as they present Leonard Bernstein’s timeless masterpiece, *Candide*. This operetta, renowned for its sparkling wit, soaring melodies, and globe-trotting grandeur, is a clever adaptation of Voltaire’s philosophical French novella. The production promises an absurdist romp across the best of all possible worlds, featuring iconic songs like "Glitter and Be Gay" and "Make Our Garden Grow." *Candide*’s satirical exploration of innocence and folly remains deeply resonant today. **Key Details:** - **Composer:** Leonard Bernstein - **Lyrics:** Richard Wilbur, John Latouche, Dorothy Parker, Lillian Hellman, Stephen Sondheim, and Leonard Bernstein - **Book:** Lillian Hellman and Hugh Wheeler - **Language:** Performed in English with English supertitles **Artists:** - **Conductor:** David Charles Abell, known for his distinguished career across a wide range of musical genres. - **Director:** Emma Griffin, a theater and opera director and the managing artistic director of Mannes Opera at The New School. **Additional Performance:** - **Date:** April 13, 2025 - **Time:** 2:00 p.m. **Subscription Information:** Subscribe to the 2024-25 season to secure the best seats at the best prices and experience music-making at its highest level. **About Curtis Opera Theatre:** Through visionary productions, bold concepts, and compelling narratives, the artists of Curtis Opera Theatre prepare to become stars of the world stage. The combination of key elements of artistry—music, acting, singing, and design—allows these student-artists to create a lasting connection with audiences. **Tickets:** Available now. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Bernstein’s enduring legacy with a performance that promises to be both thought-provoking and entertaining. **Support:** Curtis Opera Theatre is generously supported by the Ernestine Bacon Cairns Trust, the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, and the Wyncote Foundation. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Curtis Institute of Music website.

### Event Description: Michelle Cann & Imani Winds - Curtis Institute of Music **Date and Time:** April 23, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. **Location:** Curtis Institute of Music, Field Concert Hall Join us for an extraordinary evening of music as the Curtis Institute of Music presents a special concert featuring the acclaimed pianist Michelle Cann and the 2024 GRAMMY-winning ensemble, Imani Winds. This event is part of the Curtis 100 centennial celebration, promising a night of breathtaking performances and unparalleled artistry. **Artists:** - **Michelle Cann, Piano:** Lauded as "exquisite" by the Philadelphia Inquirer and a "pianist of sterling artistry" by Gramophone, Michelle Cann is one of the most sought-after pianists of her generation. She holds the Eleanor Sokoloff Chair in Piano Studies at Curtis and has performed with prominent orchestras such as the Atlanta and Cincinnati symphony orchestras, The Cleveland Orchestra, and The Philadelphia Orchestra. - **Imani Winds, Wind Quintet:** Celebrating over a quarter-century of music-making, Imani Winds is known for their dynamic playing and adventurous programming. The ensemble includes Brandon Patrick George (flute), Toyin Spellman-Diaz (oboe), Mark Dover (clarinet), Kevin Newton (horn), and Monica Ellis (bassoon). **Program:** - **PAQUITO D'RIVERA:** A Little Cuban Waltz - **VIET CUONG ’19:** Sextet for Wind Quintet and Piano - **POULENC:** Trio for oboe, bassoon, and piano - **VALERIE COLEMAN:** Portraits of Langston for flute, clarinet, piano & narrator - **POULENC:** Sextet for Piano and Winds (Philadelphia premiere) **Tickets:** Subscribe now to the 2024-25 season to get the best seats at the best prices. Don't miss this opportunity to witness music-making at its highest level and the energy and excitement of extraordinary young talent. **Special Thanks:** This event is made possible through the support of Derek and Sissela Bok, the Mary Louise Curtis Bok Foundation, Deborah M. Fretz, Charles C. Freyer and Judith Durkin Freyer, Lisa and Gie Liem, Mark and Robin Rubenstein, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Curtis Institute of Music also received funding from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Experience an unforgettable night of music with Michelle Cann and Imani Winds at the Curtis Institute of Music. Secure your tickets now and be part of this centennial celebration!

### Event Description: Yuja Wang Plays Bernstein with the Curtis Symphony Orchestra **Date and Time:** April 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. **Location:** Marian Anderson Hall (formerly Verizon Hall), Kimmel Center **Event Overview:** Join us for a spectacular afternoon as the Curtis Symphony Orchestra concludes its 2024-25 season with an extraordinary performance featuring the acclaimed pianist and Curtis alumna, Yuja Wang. Known for her exceptional power, depth, and dazzling technique, Yuja Wang will take center stage under the baton of the award-winning conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin. **Program Highlights:** - **Lili Boulanger:** *D'un matin de printemps* (Of a Spring Morning) - **Leonard Bernstein:** *Symphony No. 2: The Age of Anxiety* - **Maurice Ravel:** *Shéhérazade*, Three Poems of Tristan Klingsor for Voice and Orchestra - **Claude Debussy:** *La Mer*, three symphonic sketches for orchestra **Artists:** - **Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Conductor:** Yannick is the music and artistic director of the Philadelphia Orchestra, music director of Montreal’s Orchestre Métropolitain, and the Metropolitan Opera. He is celebrated for his musicianship, dedication, and charisma, and has collaborated with many of the world's leading orchestras. - **Yuja Wang, Piano:** Renowned for her charismatic artistry and captivating stage presence, Yuja Wang is one of the most celebrated pianists of her generation. **About the Curtis Symphony Orchestra:** The Curtis Symphony Orchestra is acclaimed for its exceptional ensemble and professional level of sophistication. Each year, the orchestra's 100 extraordinary musicians work with internationally renowned conductors, providing a dynamic showcase of tomorrow’s exceptional young talent. **Tickets and Subscriptions:** Subscribe now to the 2024-25 season to secure the best seats at the best prices. Don't miss this opportunity to witness an unforgettable performance that promises to be a highlight of the Curtis Institute of Music's centennial celebration. **Special Thanks:** This event is made possible through the generous support of Derek and Sissela Bok, the Mary Louise Curtis Bok Foundation, Deborah M. Fretz, Charles C. Freyer and Judith Durkin Freyer, Lisa and Gie Liem, Mark and Robin Rubenstein, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Yuja Wang’s performance is generously underwritten by Deborah M. Fretz. **Additional Information:** For more details and to purchase tickets, please visit the Curtis Institute of Music's website.

### Curtis Centennial Gala **Date:** Thursday, May 8, 2025 **Time:** 6:00 p.m. **Location:** Penn Museum Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Curtis Institute of Music celebrates its 100-year legacy at the Centennial Gala. This grand event will feature captivating performances by distinguished Curtis alumni, including star alumnae J’Nai Bridges (Opera ’12), Amanda Majeski (Opera ’09), and Karen Slack (Opera ’02), along with other world-renowned guest artists. These performances will highlight the rich history and global influence of Curtis' vocal music and opera programs. The evening will commence with a festive opening reception, followed by a series of mesmerizing performances. The celebration will culminate in a lush dinner party, offering attendees a chance to mingle and celebrate Curtis' remarkable journey. Proceeds from the gala will support Curtis’ exceptionally gifted young musicians, helping them to develop their artistic talents in a nurturing environment. Curtis is renowned for its merit-based, tuition-free policy and its distinctive learn-by-doing approach, ensuring that students receive unparalleled training and support. **Secure your tickets today** to be part of this historic celebration and contribute to the future of music education at Curtis. **Contact Information:** - **Phone:** 215-717-3131 - **Email:** giving@curtis.edu Your presence at the Centennial Gala will help sustain the vibrant legacy of Curtis Institute of Music for generations to come.

Immerse yourself in the captivating series finale, featuring the world premiere of Amy Beth Kirsten’s Infernal Angel. Renowned as an innovative composer and multi-talented artist, Kirsten’s work has earned accolades from BBC Music Magazine and prestigious organizations like the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Infernal Angel delves into the life of medieval knight turned serial killer Gilles de Rais, paired with Kirsten’s theatrical piece Savior, inspired by Joan of Arc. Don’t miss this thrilling fusion of music and theater.