Curtis Stewart

Curtis Stewart is an American violinist and composer.

Life and career Stewart graduated from the Eastman School of Music and University of Rochester with a degree in mathematics and violin performance and from Lehman College with a master's in music education. He has soloed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and the 2022 GRAMMY Awards, among many others.

Stewart founded the string ensemble PUBLIQuartet in 2010, was finalist at the Concert Artists Guild Competition in 2013. He taught music at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, and the Juilliard School. He received the Centennial Award from the Eastman School of Music in 2022. He is currently the artistic director of the American Composers Orchestra.

Selected discography Of Love (2023) Of Power (2021) Of Colors (2016)

Awards and nominations YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.2026NominatedGrammy AwardsBest Classical Instrumental SoloColeridge-Taylor: 3 Selections From '24 Negro Melodies''' 2019

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance Freedom & Faith''