Curtis Stewart | |
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Born | Helsinki, Finland |
Genres | Classical |
Occupation(s) | Violinist, composer |
Instrument(s) | Violin |
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]
Year | Result | Award | Category | Work | Ref. |
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2024 | Nominated | Grammy Awards | Best Classical Instrumental Solo | Of Love | [2] |
2022 | Nominated | Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance | What is American | [2] | |
2021 | Nominated | Best Classical Instrumental Solo | Of Power | [11] | |
2019 | Nominated | Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance | Freedom & Faith | [2] |