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### 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.

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### Event Description: Le nozze di Figaro - Curtis Institute of Music

**Event Title:** Le nozze di Figaro

**Presented by:** Curtis Opera Theatre

**Date and Time:** February 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

**Venue:** Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center

**Additional Performances:**
- February 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
- March 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
- March 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

**Event Overview:**
Join the Curtis Opera Theatre for an enchanting performance of Mozart’s comic masterpiece, *Le nozze di Figaro* (The Marriage of Figaro). This timeless opera, with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, is a delightful blend of love, intrigue, and politics, set against the backdrop of Figaro and Susanna’s wedding day. The story unfolds over a whirlwind 24 hours filled with mishaps and mischief, as the quick-witted barber Figaro and his bride-to-be Susanna navigate the disruptions caused by the philandering Count Almaviva. Together with the Countess Rosina, they outsmart the Count, proving that true love conquers all.

**Performance Details:**
- **Music by:** Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- **Libretto by:** Lorenzo Da Ponte
- **Language:** Performed in Italian with English supertitles

**Conductor:** Nicholas McGegan
Nicholas McGegan, renowned for his expertise in Baroque and Classical music, will conduct the performance. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, McGegan has led numerous acclaimed performances and recordings, bringing a historically informed approach to both period and modern ensembles.

**Director:** Marcus Shields
Marcus Shields, an artist known for his innovative work in theater and new media, will direct the production, ensuring a visually and emotionally compelling experience.

**Ticket Information:**
Tickets are available for purchase, and subscriptions to the 2024-25 season are now open, offering the best seats at the best prices.

**Why Attend:**
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of opera’s most beloved works, brought to life by the talented artists of the Curtis Opera Theatre. Revel in the razor-sharp satire, delightful arias, and lively storytelling that make *Le nozze di Figaro* a timeless classic.

**Learn More and Purchase Tickets:**
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Curtis Institute of Music’s website.