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THE CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC

About the Artist

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The Curtis Institute of Music trains exceptionally gifted young musicians for careers as performing artists on the highest professional level. One of the world’s leading music schools, Curtis provides full-tuition scholarships to all of its 162 students, ensuring that admissions are based solely on artistic promise. A Curtis education is uniquely tailored to the individual student, with personalized attention from a celebrated faculty and unusually frequent performance opportunities. This distinctive “learn by doing” approach to musical training has produced an impressive number of notable artists, from such legends as Leonard Bernstein and Samuel Barber to current stars Juan Diego Flórez, Alan Gilbert, Hilary Hahn, Jennifer Higdon, and Lang Lang.

Past Performances

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February 18, 2009

Students perform classical works. Part of the Kennedy Center Conservatory Project. IN THE TERRACE THEATER

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Photo of February 24, 2008 Performance

February 24, 2008

Students from the Curtis Institute of Music perform classical works. Part of the Conservatory Project. IN THE FAMILY THEATER

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Photo of February 18, 2007 Performance

February 18, 2007

Students perform a varied program of classical works. IN THE TERRACE THEATER. PART OF THE KENNEDY CENTER CONSERVATORY PROJECT.

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February 12, 2006

The Curtis Institute of Music presents Rob Patterson (clarinet), Michael Haas (cello), and Sara Daneshpour (piano) in a performance of works by Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, Crumb, and Brahms. THE CONSERVATORY PROJECT

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May 25, 2005

Conservatory Project: The Curtis Institute of Music presents more than 100 public performances a year, and alumni can be found in 17% of the principal chairs in America’s leading orchestras.

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May 30, 2004

Conservatory Project - The Curtis Institute of Music presents Karina Canellakis (violin), and Nicholas Canellakis (cello). 

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