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Recognizing Trailblazing Women in Music History

Recognizing Trailblazing Women in Music History

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the extraordinary contributions women have made throughout history. In the world of classical music, this celebration extends far beyond the stage, recognizing the immense impact women have had on every aspect of this...

2024 Cogen Concerto Competition Winners

The Ruth P. Cogen Competition was established by the Board of Trustees of Levine Music in 1983 to honor Ruth Cogen, one of the school’s founders and its first chair of the Board of Trustees.  The 2024 Competition took place on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Each...
2024 Irena Orlov Memorial Competition Winners

2024 Irena Orlov Memorial Competition Winners

Inaugurated in 2020, the Irena Orlov Memorial Piano Competition for Adult Students remembers and celebrates our beloved friend and faculty member, Irena Orlov. For over 30 years, Irena was a pillar of the piano department and Levine. During her remarkable career, she...
Spotlight on Black Composers of the Past and Present

Spotlight on Black Composers of the Past and Present

In honor of the 2024 Black History Month theme, African Americans and the Arts, Levine faculty member Johnny Walker shared his playlist of composers whose music he is excited to revisit, listen to, and play. Read on to learn more about these remarkable artists and...
Celebrating Black History Month Through Musical Discovery

Celebrating Black History Month Through Musical Discovery

Every February, we celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the achievements and resilience of Black people. As music students and music educators, it’s more than a celebration—it’s an opportunity to learn about the many Black artists who have shaped the...