### 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.

Candide

Forrest Theatre

### 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.

Curtis Opera Theatre

11 - 13 Apr, 2025

Candide

Feb 27 - Mar 2, 2025

Le nozze di Figaro

Curtis Opera Theatre