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From the Archives

  • Dr. Jenny Q. Chai (Piano '04)

    A renowned interpreter and champion of twentieth-century and contemporary works, Dr. Chai is a Curtis alumni mentor.

  • Dr. Zhou Tian (Composition '05)

    The GRAMMY-nominated Chinese-American composer and Curtis alumnus creates endlessly inventive works that fuse different cultures and sounds.

  • Dr. Cheng Wai (Piano '91)

    Praised as "The Piano Poet," the internationally renowned pianist, Steinway Artist, and Curtis alumna attended the school from 2009–13.

  • Toshiya Eto (Violin '52)

    The revered Japanese violinist and pedagogue studied at Curtis from 1948 to 1952, and became head of the prestigious Toho Gakuen School of Music

  • The Curtis Radio Program: Early Talent in Curtis's History

    Starting in 1929, the Columbia Broadcasting Company broadcast weekly radio performances from Field Concert Hall at Curtis.

  • A Woman of Many Talents: Betty Allen

    Betty Allen, also known as Betty Lou, was a beloved American mezzo-soprano, esteemed recitalist, artistic administrator, and teacher.