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Longwood Gardens Announces Competitors for International Organ Competition

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longwood Gardens today announced the 10 organists who will compete in the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition. Hailing from Finland to Canada, the performers will compete on the 10,010-pipe Longwood Organ for the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont first prize, the largest cash prize of any organ competition in the world. All competitors will participate in the preliminary rounds June 20-21, with the top five competitors moving to the final round on June 24. The competition takes place at Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and tickets are available at longwoodgardens.org.

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  • KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longwood Gardens today announced the 10 organists who will compete in the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition.
  • Hailing from Finland to Canada, the performers will compete on the 10,010-pipe Longwood Organ for the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont first prize, the largest cash prize of any organ competition in the world.
  • The competition takes place at Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and tickets are available at longwoodgardens.org.
  • "Technique, style, and expertise bring these 10 outstanding young organists to the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition," said President and CEO Paul B. Redman.

Longwood Gardens Announces Competitors for International Organ Competition

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 23, 2023
McGill University, Longwood Gardens, Franz Liszt Academy of Music, Birmingham Cathedral, Rice University, University, Schulich School of Music, Saint Thomas, Sibelius Academy, Sapporo Concert Hall, Juilliard School, Garden, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Canadian International Organ Competition, Yale Institute of Sacred Music, Music school, Saint Gabriel Church (Stamford, Connecticut), Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Curtis, Trinity Episcopal Church (Williamsport, Pennsylvania), Episcopal Church, Curtis Institute of Music, McKnight, Deputy, Management, Nightclub, School, Music

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longwood Gardens today announced the 10 organists who will compete in the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition. Hailing from Finland to Canada, the performers will compete on the 10,010-pipe Longwood Organ for the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont first prize, the largest cash prize of any organ competition in the world. All competitors will participate in the preliminary rounds June 20-21, with the top five competitors moving to the final round on June 24. The competition takes place at Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and tickets are available at longwoodgardens.org.

Key Points: 
  • KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Longwood Gardens today announced the 10 organists who will compete in the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition.
  • Hailing from Finland to Canada, the performers will compete on the 10,010-pipe Longwood Organ for the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont first prize, the largest cash prize of any organ competition in the world.
  • The competition takes place at Longwood Gardens near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and tickets are available at longwoodgardens.org.
  • "Technique, style, and expertise bring these 10 outstanding young organists to the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition," said President and CEO Paul B. Redman.

Micah McLaurin Hits One Million Views for New "Rhapsody in Gaga" Video

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Micah McLaurin, the celebrated award-winning concert pianist, has reached one million views on his latest video on YouTube, Rhapsody in Gaga .

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  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Micah McLaurin, the celebrated award-winning concert pianist, has reached one million views on his latest video on YouTube, Rhapsody in Gaga .
  • Growing up, Micah was inspired by Gaga and her bold song roster, making her one of the most influential musical figures in his life.
  • The video showcases looks from fashion designer Zaldy, who has worked with Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, RuPaul and Michael Jackson.
  • He earned a Bachelor of Music at the Curtis Institute of Music, working with Robert McDonald and Gary Graffman.

Curtis Institute of Music Receives Transformational $20 Million Gift to Advance the School's Strategic Vision

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Curtis Institute of Music announces that it has received an extraordinary gift of $20 million from an anonymous donor, to further the school's bold strategic direction as it approaches its centenary in 2024.

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  • Among the largest single gifts in Curtis history, most of the $20 million gift will be added to the endowment, ensuring that the entire Curtis community benefits from its tremendous impact.
  • "This incredibly generous gift marks a truly transformational moment for Curtis, and will have an immediate, significant impact on our school and students for decades to come."
  • The $20 million gift makes it possible for Curtis to invest in the following two areas, furthering the mission and vision of the school.
  • Although Curtis has been tuition-free since 1928, thanks to the generosity of founder Mary Louise Curtis Bok, it is not cost-free.

Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, The Curtis Institute of Music, and Artist and Composer Ari Benjamin Meyers Redefine Music as Public Art

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and The Curtis Institute of Music announced their call for the first public orchestra for Rehearsing Philadelphia.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and The Curtis Institute of Music announced their call for the first public orchestra for Rehearsing Philadelphia.
  • Rehearsing Philadelphia is a citywide art-based public project created by Berlin-based composer and artist, Ari Benjamin Meyers, and jointly produced and presented by The Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and The Curtis Institute of Music.
  • "We are delighted to have Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and The Curtis Institute of Music students participating in this landmark project."
  • At Westphal, we reimagine the role of design, media, and the arts in building a better future.