Tag: Curtis Institute of Music

Samuel Barber, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century, grew up in West Chester, returning there upon his death.

West Chester was home to Samuel Barber, who is considered by many to be the greatest musical composer of the 20th century, writes Malcolm Johnstone…

Education

Delaware County Leadership: Ronald Matthews, President, Eastern University

April 5, 2024

Ronald Matthews, President of Eastern University, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Philadelphia, where his parents encouraged his passion for music from a…

Chester County

Immaculata Symphony to Present Spring Concert in April

March 30, 2023

On Saturday, April 15, the Immaculata Symphony will perform its annual spring concert entitled “New Directions.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM in Alumnae…

Education

Violinist Mitchell Newman Retired to Drexel Hill But Still Has Plenty of Pluck

May 4, 2021

Mitchell Newman retired in 2020 after 36 years as a violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra but he’s not hanging up his bow…

Tag: Curtis Institute of Music

One of the Greatest Composers of the 20th Century Has Roots in West Chester

Delaware County Leadership: Ronald Matthews, President, Eastern University

Immaculata Symphony to Present Spring Concert in April

Violinist Mitchell Newman Retired to Drexel Hill But Still Has Plenty of Pluck