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Music of the Oscars

Music of the Oscars

Oscars 2023: A Look at the Music Nominees The Oscars is a widely popular event dedicated to celebrating the best films of the year. But what are movies without music? Let’s take a look at the Oscars music nominees for 2023 and all the ways that composers have worked...
2023 Cogen Competition Winners

2023 Cogen 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 2023 Competition took place on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Each...
What is Tango?

What is Tango?

A red rose. An enticing rhythm. The mesmerizing swirl of frilled dresses on the dance floor. Tango evokes romance, passion, and energy like perhaps no other style of music. Ahead of our Baroque to Tango Levine Presents performance, here’s a closer look at tango music...
What is chamber music?

What is chamber music?

Chamber music refers to “a form of classical music that is composed for a small group of instruments—traditionally a group that could fit in a palace chamber or a large room.” Pieces generally include a small number of performers, with each performer playing a unique...
Holiday Music Around the World

Holiday Music Around the World

Holiday Music Around the World It’s the holiday season! There’s a rich diversity of celebrations happening around the globe during this season—far too many for us to cover completely here. We encourage you to investigate cultural traditions further if you’re...