The Curtis Insitute of Music presents Alban Berg's 20th Century masterpiece, Wozzeck in association with Opera Company of Philadelphia and Kimmel Center Presents on March 13, 15 and 18, 2009. 

Performances star Curtis alumnus and Tony Award-winning baritone Shuler Hensley (Oklahoma!, Young Frankenstein) in the title role.

For information on available educational opportunities, please click on the links below.

• Adult Education Opportunities
• Student Programs
• Curtis Institute Student Concerts

Adult Education Opportunities
The Curtis Institute and the Opera Company of Philadelphia provide several educational multimedia events and forums to help you prepare for Berg's Wozzeck.

March 11, 2009 Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 W Lancaster Ave Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 527-9898 7:30 PM	Werner Herzog's Woyzeck Join us for this fascinating film adaptation of Georg Büchner's play. Klaus Kinski's portrayl of the unhinged Woyzeck is disturbing, intense and brilliant. The film will be introduced by BMFI's German Film expert Chris Long, and Curtis Institute's David Ludwig.	Click here to print a voucher to buy tickets for $5.00. Running Time: 1h 22m
March 11, 2009 Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 W Lancaster Ave Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 (610) 527-9898 9:00 PM	Wozzeck: A Psychological Profile David Ludwig from The Curtis Institute of Music and his guest, psychiatrist Shruti Mutalik, MBBS, MHSA, will examinethe character of Wozzeck and his portrayal in the film and in the opera.	Admission is free. Discussion takes place in BMFI's media room immediately following the film screening.
March 13, 15, 18, 2009 Merck Education Center Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts One hour before every performance	Opera Overtures Join us for a 30 minute informal discussion on Berg's powerful masterpiece.	Admission is free. Seating is limited.

Student Opportunities
The Curtis Institute will be examining the music of the Second Viennese School throughout 2009. Part of this educational process includes partnering with colleges and universities in the area. The Curtis Institute will work in conjunction with select universities to present special classes surrounding the music and events that influenced the Second Viennese School.  Some of these students will attend the Wozzeck final dress rehearsal in March, 2009.

Curtis Institute Student Concerts: Exploring the Second Viennese School
Prepare for Wozzeck with these concerts featuring music other compositions of the Second Viennese School. The Curtis Musicians will be examing this music throughout the year.  Please visit The Curtis Institute website for upcoming concerts.

February 16, 2009 Curtis Institute's Field Concert Hall 8:00 PM	Schoenberg: 6 kleine pieces Op. 19 Mahler/Schoenberg: Songs of a Wayfarer Schoenberg: String Trio Op. 45   Schoenberg: Chamber Symphony No. 1 Op. 9	Admission is free RSVP to via email to  development@curtis.edu or call 267-238-526
February 17, 2009 Curtis Institute's Field Concert Hall 8:00 PM	Pre-Concert Lecture: "Conversations at Curtis" with David Ludwig	Admission is free RSVP to via email to  development@curtis.edu or call 267-238-526
February 17, 2009 Curtis Institute's Field Concert Hall 8:00 PM	Schoenberg: Phantasy Op. 47 Webern: Langsamersatz  Webern: 5 Pieces for String Quartet Webern: Piano Variations Op. 27  Webern: Six Trakl Songs Webern: Concerto for Nine Instruments Op. 24  Bach/Webern: Ricercata a 6 voci (Lio)	Admission is free RSVP to via email to  development@curtis.edu or call 267-238-526
February 20, 2009 Curtis Institute's Field Concert Hall 8:00 PM	Berg: Lyric Suite Adagio (with voice)  Berg: 4 clarinet pieces  Schoenberg: Das Buch der Hangenden Garten Berg: Op. 3 Str. Qt Berg: 7 Early Songs	Admission is free RSVP to via email to  development@curtis.edu or call 267-238-526