Overtones: Spring 2016
Overtones is the semi-annual magazine of the Curtis Institute of Music. In this issue, we look back on student life at Curtis over the past 90 years, follow the preparation of Luciano Berio’s kaleidoscopic "Sinfonia," and more.
Overtones is the semi-annual magazine of the Curtis Institute of Music. In this issue, we look back on student life at Curtis over the past 90 years, follow the preparation of Luciano Berio’s kaleidoscopic "Sinfonia," and more.
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CONTENTS<br />
Vol. XXXX, No. 2<br />
<strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
FALL 2015 AT CURTIS<br />
Opposite<br />
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 2<br />
An alumni network emerges.<br />
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NOTEWORTHY 3<br />
A new board chair, an Amadeus Affair, and memorial tributes<br />
to beloved faculty members.<br />
OVERTONES<br />
<strong>Overtones</strong> is the semiannual publication<br />
of the Curtis Institute of Music.<br />
1726 Locust Street<br />
Philadelphia, Pa. 19103<br />
Telephone: (215) 893-5252<br />
www.curtis.edu<br />
Roberto Díaz, president and CEO<br />
Nina von Maltzahn President’s Chair<br />
EDITOR<br />
Melinda Whiting<br />
EDITORIAL ADVISORY GROUP<br />
Kathryn Bezella<br />
Paul Bryan<br />
Lourdes Demers<br />
Roberto Díaz<br />
Mikael Eliasen<br />
Kristen Loden<br />
David Ludwig<br />
Jeanne McGinn<br />
CONTRIBUTORS<br />
Matthew Barker<br />
Kendra Broom<br />
Conner Covington<br />
Caroline Meline<br />
Zachary Mowitz<br />
Susan Nowicki<br />
Laura Sancken<br />
Helene van Rossum<br />
GRAPHIC DESIGN<br />
art270, Inc.<br />
ISSN: 0887-6800<br />
Copyright © <strong>2016</strong><br />
by Curtis Institute of Music<br />
THIS SPRING AT CURTIS 20<br />
On stage and online<br />
“A NEAR-UTOPIAN COMMUNITY…” 22<br />
An archival exhibit focuses on student life through<br />
the decades. Helene van Rossum shares photos and memories<br />
from alumni and faculty.<br />
THE COMPLEAT MUSICIAN 27<br />
Liberal arts faculty member Caroline Meline<br />
considers teaching philosophy in the conservatory.<br />
FIRST PERSON 28<br />
Viola graduate Jessica Chang weaves a fulfilling<br />
artistic life from multiple strands.<br />
MEET THE STUDENTS 7<br />
Having grown up at Curtis, Daniel Hsu’s time has come,<br />
writes Matthew Barker.<br />
MEET THE FACULTY 10<br />
Curtis double bassists develop their varied strengths under<br />
the guidance of Harold Hall Robinson. Dave Allen reports.<br />
ALUMNI HOMECOMING 13<br />
Curtis hosted graduates from the 1930s to the 2010s<br />
at a September reunion. Laura Sancken looks back on<br />
the weekend.<br />
A SINFONIA DIARY 16<br />
Presenting Luciano Berio’s kaleidoscopic, whirling Sinfonia<br />
was a six-month team effort. Coaches and performers<br />
reflect on the journey.<br />
10<br />
3 5<br />
28<br />
31<br />
MEET THE ALUMNI 31<br />
For organ virtuoso Paul Jacobs, advocacy and artistry go hand in hand. William Robin reports.<br />
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NOTATIONS<br />
Alumni 34<br />
Faculty 39<br />
Students 39<br />
Recordings and Publications 40<br />
ON THE COVER: Eight singers from the Curtis<br />
Opera Theatre, fitted with microphones, joined<br />
the Curtis Symphony Orchestra in performances<br />
of Luciano Berio’s monumental Sinfonia this winter.<br />
Here mezzo-soprano Kendra Broom is pictured<br />
in a rehearsal. Her reflections on the work’s<br />
complex preparation are part of the Sinfonia Diary<br />
beginning on page 16. COVER PHOTO: PETE CHECCHIA<br />
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CURTIS FACULTY AND<br />
STUDENTS IN NEW LONDON,<br />
CONN., 1929 Back cover<br />
OVERTONES SPRING <strong>2016</strong><br />
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