The Curtis Institute of Music today announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed pianist and distinguished alumna Yuja Wang (\u201908) as Artist Collaborator, Piano. This appointment, effective in the 2026\u201327 school year, comes on the heels of Curtis\u2019 centennial and signals a bold commitment to the school\u2019s next century of visionary education for exceptionally gifted young musicians.<\/p>\n
In this role, Yuja will lead and participate in groundbreaking artistic collaborations while offering mentorship and coaching for Curtis students. She will play an active role in the education of Curtis\u2019 pianists, and she will also collaborate with students across the school so that they benefit from her unique vision, artistry, and experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cYuja\u2019s return to Curtis is a wonderful development for the young musicians of our time,\u201d says Nick DiBerardino (Composition \u201918, Community Artist Fellow \u201919), provost and dean of the conservatory. \u201cAs an acclaimed artist, Yuja has engaged audiences on the world\u2019s greatest stages. As an alum, she understands Curtis\u2019 commitment to nurturing creativity and empowering the distinctive artistic voice of each student. We\u2019re delighted to welcome Yuja back home to collaborate with and inspire the next generation of outstanding ambassadors of our art form.\u201d<\/p>\n
Yuja\u2019s appointment was also fostered by longtime Curtis faculty member Ford Mylius Lallerstedt, who has remained one of Yuja\u2019s mentors since her time at Curtis. \u201cThe appointment of Yuja to the Curtis faculty is a singular moment for us all,\u201d says Dr. Lallerstedt. \u201cShe represents a new and fresh direction in musical education for our students that speaks of musical art as a creative and present responsibility. It is fitting and right that we celebrate her homecoming as we advance and embrace the new Curtis curriculum.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtis has played a meaningful role in my artistic journey, and it continues to be an important part of my life,\u201d says Yuja. \u201cI\u2019m grateful for the opportunity to give back to a place that has given me so much, and I\u2019m excited to both teach and learn alongside such talented and creative students.\u201d<\/p>\n
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