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All the World's a Stage The global reach of the Curtis Institute of Music Curtis Institute of Music 1726 Locust Streets Philadelphia, PA 215.893.7902 curtis.edu/USAirways 160 JUNE 2014 But the Curtis Institute of Music does not rest on its laurels - or stay within the conﬁnes of Philadelphia. Sure, it's a local landmark, occupying prime real estate on Rittenhouse Square, but part of what has sealed the school's reputation is its dynamism and philosophy of "learning by doing." Its 168 students (who all receive fulltuition scholarships) routinely offer Philadelphia residents some 200 free classical concerts a year. And in recent years, they've made all the world their stage. Through Curtis On Tour, established in 2008, students, faculty, and alumni have trav- usairwaysmag.com eled to 44 destinations in Europe, Asia, and both North and South America. With each performance, they're increasingly in demand. After opening the Dresden Music Festival in 2012 - a distinction usually reserved for the likes of the Berlin Philharmonic or other esteemed world orchestras - reviewers couldn't rave enough: "Simply phenomenal," was the assessment of one; "a ﬁrst-class orchestra" was the description of another, with effusive compliments to conductor Robert Spano, himself a Curtis graduate. "They embody passion, precision, and, despite their youth, astonishing musical maturity," said yet another. Those who can't make it to Dresden or any of the other 44 destinations don't have to worry. Curtis has erased geographical boundaries by embracing 21st century technology with gusto. Its digital showcase is an online portal (curtis .edu/digital) guiding music lovers to classes, performances, downloads, and more. Thanks to a partnership with Coursera, a leading provider of massive open online courses, some PHOTOS BY PETE CHECCHIA (1), KARLI CADE (1), AND COURTESY OF THE CURTIS INSTITUTE OF MUSIC F or any institution of higher learning, alumni that include Leonard Bernstein and Samuel Barber and winners of Guggenheim Fellowships and Pulitzer Prizes would be achievement enough. http://www.curtis.edu/USAirways http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - June 2014

US Airways - June 2014
Contents
Gear Up: Camping Tools
Connections: Everybody's Business
Getaway: Valencia Group Hotels
Travel Feature: Austin, Texas
US Airways Feature: New Service
Charlotte USA
Special Section: Mesa County, Colorado
To Your Health: Devereux
Special Section: Burbank, California
University Spotlight: Christopher Newport University
Industry Spotlight: Eastern North Carolina
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Special Section: Philadelphia
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Giving: Miles for Good
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - June 2014