A curable silicone composition is provided. The composition comprises: (A) an epoxy-functional silicone resin having monovalent aromatic hydrocarbon groups; (B) an epoxy-functional silicone having monovalent aromatic hydrocarbon groups; and (C) a cationic photoinitiator. Optionally, the composition further comprises (D) an epoxy-functional silicone free of monovalent aromatic hydrocarbon groups. The composition has excellent curability with UV radiation, and further with heating, generally forms a cured product with excellent transparency and mechanical properties.