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The Curtis Recital Series will also give performances in Wynnwood and Wyncote
The Curtis Institute of Music has announced its spring concert series lineup.
Following the Institute’s learn-by-doing philosophy, the series offers student artists a stage for professional performances, and allows music lovers free access to a variety of shows. One night it’s an ensemble of oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn and piano playing Mozart; another it’s a selections from beloved American composer Samuel Barber, accompanied by a piano quintet.
“The really great thing about our recitals is that you can come to almost every recital and hear such a range of different instruments, instrument groupings, repertoire — it’s kind of a surprise every time,” said Patricia K. Johnson, vice president of communications and public affairs at the Institute.
Performances are at 7 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Field Concert Hall at the Curtis Institute on 17th and Locust Streets. The recitals will come to the suburbs for two performances: a Feb. 11 show at All Hallows Episcopal Church in Wyncote and a Feb. 26 performance at Main Line Reform Temple in Wynnewood.
The series begins on Monday, Jan. 30 with an oboe, bass, and viola recital. Selections from Claudio Monteverdi’s Madrigals, Book 8 will be featured in the voice department’s recital at 8 p.m. on Friday.
Registration is required and complimentary for admission. It will be limited to four tickets per request. (Note: There will be no standing room or walk-up tickets due to limited seating capacity.) Find recital registrations online. The Curtis will livestream Friday recitals on Facebook and YouTube at 8 p.m.
Be sure to check out the latest safety protocols for Curtis’ campus. Masks are welcome, but not required. Proof of vaccination is also not required for visitors and guests.
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