Poster Violinist Curtis Stewart poses with his violin in a red hoodie credit Titilayo Ayangade
Seven-time Grammy-nominated violinist and composer Curtis Stewart translates stories of American self-determination to the concert stage.
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Curtis Stewart captures the essence of a nation in his '24 American Caprices'

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Violinist Curtis Stewart - 24 American Caprices (Bright Shiny Things)

Violinist and composer Curtis Stewart wears many hats. He is a performer, he’s the artistic director of the American Composers Orchestra, and he’s a teacher at Juilliard. He still lives in his childhood apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where he grew up surrounded by all kinds of music. On his latest two-CD recording of 24 American Caprices, he takes all of those influences and gives them a classical twist.

Listen to the full episode above, and find the extended interview in the audio player at top.

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