Curtis Studio—the recording label of the Curtis Institute of Music, dedicated to the discovery of new and traditional works performed by some of the most inspiring artists of our time—has announced the release of its fifth recording: A Century of Sounds, a collection of nine works chosen in honor of Curtis' historic 100th anniversary season, and celebrating the artistry and innovation of the school's alumni, faculty, and students. Featuring performances by GRAMMY Award-winning quintet Imani Winds and the Dover Quartet, called “one of the greatest quartets of the last 100 years” by BBC Music Magazine, the album was recorded on the school's historic campus in Philadelphia. This remarkable collection of chamber music presents a wide range of musical styles and eclectic ideas from Curtis composers past and present, including Samuel Barber ('34), Leonard Bernstein (Conducting '41), Julius Eastman ('63), Jennifer Higdon ('88), Curtis composition faculty member Jonathan Bailey Holland ('96), David Serkin Ludwig ('01), Ned Rorem ('44), Gabriella Smith ('13), and George Walker ('45). Distributed by Platoon, A Century of Sounds is now available for pre-add on Apple Music Classical, pre-save on Spotify, and will be available on all other major streaming platforms beginning October 11, 2024. More info at curtis.edu/century.