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Curtis Institute of Music

Conductor

David Charles Abell

Orchestra

Curtis Symphony Orchestra

Stage director

Emma Griffin

English

Candide

Philadelphia

United States

The Forrest Theatre

Candide Bernstein

Public

Private

Akshay C K

Approved

Curtis Opera Theatre presents Leonard Bernstein’s timeless masterpiece, Candide. Filled with sparkling wit, soaring melodies, and globe-trotting grandeur, this bitingly clever adaptation of Voltaire’s philosophical French novella is an absurdist romp across “the best of all possible worlds.” Featuring iconic songs like “Glitter and Be Gay” and “Make Our Garden Grow,” Candide‘s satirical exploration of innocence and folly resonates deeply today. Don’t miss this unforgettable production as Curtis Opera Theatre celebrates Bernstein’s enduring legacy.

Candide by Bernstein, From (2025/2025), Directed by Emma Griffin,, Conductor David Charles Abell, The Forrest Theatre, Philadelphia, United States

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