On Stage at Curtis Archive
Behind the Scenes of The Medium and Triple-Sec Movie
Operas from two of Curtis’s most distinguished alumni, Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Medium,” and Marc Blitzstein’s “
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Air Date: January 20, 2023
Hamza Able: Focusing on His Craft
Moroccan born percussionist Hamza Able, who is completing his Post-Baccalaureate Diploma at Curtis Institute of Music, performs an origi
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Air Date: January 12, 2023
Alan (XuKun) Liu: Mastering an imperfect instrument
In 2016, at the age of 14, guitarist Alan Liu was among 30 classical musicians named Hot Canadian Classical Musicians under 30. A recent
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Air Date: January 5, 2023
Beatrice Chen: New Energy to the Viola
This week’s On Stage at Curtis highlights violist Beatrice Chen. Beatrice is currently one of the newest members of the Chicago Symphon
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Air Date: December 15, 2022
Marguerite Cox: Pioneering Double Bassist
This week On Stage at Curtis features double bassist Marguerite Cox as she takes us on the journey of new works by composers from the Ill
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Air Date: November 25, 2022
Daniel Benedict: Gentle Full Sounding Harp
Enjoy an evening with music from Glinka, Salzedo, Esmail and Debussy from harpist Daniel Benedict. Daniel is a student Elizabeth Hainen s
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Air Date: November 18, 2022
Evan Gray: Vocals Colors Dark Yet Smooth and Warm
Evan Gray performs the song cycle for voice and piano Winterreise D 911 by Franz Schubert. This song cycle tells a story of a lonely t
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Air Date: November 10, 2022
Cristina Cutts Dougherty: Powerful Role Model
Cristina Cutts Dougherty is the first female tubist to attend the Curtis Institute of Music since its opening in 1924. Cristina grew up i
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Air Date: November 4, 2022
Sarah Fleiss: Captivating Voice
Soprano Sarah Fleiss takes us on a journey of two sets of songs by Bottesini and Fauré from different time periods as well as musical op
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Air Date: October 28, 2022
Emma Carina Meinrenken: Making Music on a 1689 Stradivarius
Violinist Emma Carina Meinrenken performs pieces by Ernst and Pärt and the third movement of Bartók’s Contrasts (Fast Dance) for
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Air Date: October 21, 2022
Zhu Wang: Capturing the Audience’s Heart
Pianist Zhu Wang’s engaging performance of Franz Liszt: Réminiscences de Norma de Bellini will leave you begging for more. Zhu sta
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Air Date: October 14, 2022
Ruby Dibble: Moving People in Song
Mezzo-soprano Ruby Dibble is a strong vocalist, a natural actress, and a moving storyteller. Ruby starts off this On Stage at Curtis
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Air Date: January 20, 2022
Colin Aikins: Experience the Command and Fervor in the Voice
Pittsburgh, PA native Colin Aikins heard Andrea Bocelli singing Time to Say Goodbye and became immediately interested in singing. He hid
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Air Date: January 13, 2022
Jack Kessler and Dalia Medovnikov: Viola and Voice Duet
Violist Jack Kessler and soprano Dalia Medovnikov performs Frank Bridge’s Three Songs for Medium Voice, Viola, and Piano. Enjoy
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Air Date: January 6, 2022
Mekhi Gladden: Piercing, Sweet, and Soulful Melodies
Oboist Mekhi Gladden from Atlanta, GA is at his happiest when playing music. Mekhi began studying the oboe at the age of 12. This week
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Air Date: December 30, 2021