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News & Announcements

Emad Zolfaghari Wins Top Prize at 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition

The Curtis student won 1st prize, audience prize, and an invitation to the semi-finals of the Concert Artists Guild Competition.

Emad Zolfaghari Wins Top Prize at 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition
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The Comet / Poppea Premiere: Reviews & Previews Roundup

The highly anticipated production, which will receive its East Coast premiere with Curtis Opera Theatre Nov. 1–3, recently premiered in L.A. to glowing reviews.

The Comet / Poppea Premiere: Reviews & Previews Roundup
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Teng Li (’05) Named Principal Violist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The acclaimed violinist and Curtis alumna will assume a new role as the Paul Hindemith Principal Viola Chair effective September 15, 2024.

Teng Li (’05) Named Principal Violist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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