Curtis Institute of Music — Attraction in Philadelphia

A Philadelphia treasure! Students at Curtis come from all over the world, and are highly gifted and professional. In addition to free student recitals, the Curtis Orchestra is a thrilling group, with new conductors at each performance. Roberto Diaz, the Curtis director, has introduced many ground-breaking opportunities that include carrying his students on international concert tours, famous chamber groups in residence at Curtis, and a panoply of videos on the Curtis website. Bravo Mr. Diaz! ...and a huge bravo to the enthusiastic and accomplished...

I studied with Marianne Casiello for many years. Ten years and she was a superb teacher who was on faculty at Curtis. She had a tremendous instrument herself and she was just a tremendously good teacher. Bel Canto master. I keep up my Opera training but for years was singing both Opera, classical and popular music. I write my own music. (most styles) Virgo Rouge is my name on the net. Curtis has a great reputation because of their...

This place is the bomb if you’re looking for musical education at the highest level. Fantastic professors and extensive facilities that are well maintained. Both the old building and Lenfest sits right in the center of the city with easy access to all amenities. Their Summerfest program is also simply incredible. A very unique environment that puts you with fellow talented musicians with just the right amount of rigor and...