Curtis Stewart (violinist)

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Curtis Stewart
Born Helsinki, Finland
Genres Classical
Occupation(s)Violinist, composer
Instrument(s)Violin

Curtis Stewart is an American violinist and composer. [1] [2]

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Life and career

Stewart graduated from the Eastman School of Music and University of Rochester with a degree in Mathematics and Violin Performance, and Lehman college with a masters in music education. [3] [4] He has soloed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and the 2022 GRAMMY Awards, among many others. [5] [6]

Stewart founded the string ensemble PUBLIQuartet in 2010, was finalist at the Concert Artists Guild Competition in 2013. [7] He taught music at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, and the Juilliard School. [8] He received the Centennial Award from the Eastman School of Music in 2022. [9] He is currently the artistic director of the American Composers Orchestra. [10]

Selected discography

Awards and nominations

YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.
2022Nominated Grammy Awards Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance What is American [2]
2021Nominated Best Classical Instrumental Solo Of Power [11]
2019NominatedBest Chamber Music/Small Ensemble PerformanceFreedom & Faith [2]

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