The Curtis Institute at the American Academy in Berlin

Distinguished artist-teachers from the world renowned Curtis Institute of Music, located in Philadelphia, were at the American Academy in Berlin from June 8 to 12, offering master classes to students at Berlin's Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler on the 8th and 10th of June at the Neuer Marstall at Hanns Eisler. Mikael Eliasen, artistic director of the Curtis Opera Theatre, led classes for voice students. Curtis violin professor and Avery Fisher Prize winner Pamela Frank, a Curtis alumna, led violin classes. Viola students were coached by Curtis alumnus and President Roberto Díaz, former principal violist of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Two Curtis concerts took place as part of the extensive program during the Curtis residency: On Friday, June 11 at the American Academy in Berlin, and Saturday, June 12 at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler.





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