The Spring 2024 Issue of Overtones is out!
In this issue, we explore Curtis's impact on chamber music and classical music in the Olympics. We join Curtis musicians on a Star Trek cruise and chat with James Ross about the expanded conducting program. In Sound Off, we discuss performance anxiety, and in our Q+A, we talk with composer and violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama. Alumni share how their Curtis skills transferred to the courtroom, and we revisit past Opera Theatre premieres and early commencements.
Dive into the issue via the link in our bio ⤴️
We're feeling the summer heat here in Philadelphia 🥵🌞 and it's reminding us of one thing that has remained consistent from the early years of Curtis until now—a delicious Philadelphia hoagie in the summer sun in #RittenhouseSquare ! 🥪😋
Enjoy these delicious #throwback images shared by Curtis Archivists.
It's all in the details ✨🏙️
Our historic main building features these stunning relief carvings next to the main entrance. Originally owned by the Drexel family, the mansion now houses Field Concert Hall and has been Curtis's home since its founding in 1924.
"Don't be afraid to make mistakes."
On faculty since 2005, Jonathan Coopersmith is a highly regarded teacher, conductor, and lecturer on music theory and analysis, music history, and music’s relationship to well-being.
Click the link in our bio to learn more about Mr. Coopersmith, who is our current Chair of Musical Studies⤴️
The New York Times recent photo essay covers five Curtis students—including flutist Julin Cheung. Enjoy this dazzling excerpt from his performance of André Jolivet’s Chant de Linos, which is featured in the article.
Read the full story in our bio ⤴️ 📖
🎶 Julin Cheung, flute; Hairui Lei, violin; Soyoung Cho, viola; Romain-Olivier Gray, cello; Maya Lindsey, harp
We are excited to welcome piano alumna Avery Gagliano to the Curtis Artist Management roster!
Celebrated as “a distinctive young talent” (International Piano), Avery is recognized for interpretations with great emotional depth and a “distinctly narrative approach” (Miami International Piano Festival).
Learn more at the link in our bio.
Bravi to Katarina String Quartet and Galvin Cello Quartet, for their exceptional performance in the Dover Quartet Workshop recital last week! This exciting recital was the culmination of a week of masterclasses, coachings, and lessons.
@katarinastringquartet@thegalvincelloquartet@doverquartet
📸: Margo Reed
The semester might be over, but you can still enjoy the excitement of Curtis student performances! 🎶
Enjoy a library of favorites and innovative performances on our YouTube channel, link in bio ⤴️
@nytimes followed five Curtis students throughout the course of the 2023–24 school year.
Get to know these young artists as they navigate the unique path that is studying at a music conservatory.
Explore the article in our bio ⤴️
📸: James Estrin
@jamesestrin@joshbarone
