| Curtis Stewart | |
| Background: | non_vocal_instrumentalist |
| Birth Place: | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genre: | Classical |
| Occupation: | Violinist, composer |
| Instrument: | Violin |
Curtis Stewart is an American violinist and composer.[1] [2]
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nominated | Grammy Awards | Best Classical Instrumental Solo | Of Love | |
| 2022 | Nominated | Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance | What is American | ||
| 2021 | Nominated | Best Classical Instrumental Solo | Of Power | [11] | |
| 2019 | Nominated | Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance | Freedom & Faith |