Violinist and Levine alum Ariel Horowitz returns for a special performance for our Levine community.

About Ariel Horowitz
Ariel is a violinist, composer, and community organizer who draws from both the classical canon and the works of historically underrepresented composers. As a composer, songwriter, and avid improviser, Ariel’s original music centers on themes of healing, community, and liberation.

Ariel is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Heartbeat Music Project (HMP), a tuition-free program offering music and Navajo (Diné) cultural education as well as direct aid resources to young people in grades K-12, and their families, living in the Navajo Nation. In 2022, HMP was honored to receive the Lewis Prize for Music’s Accelerator Award.

In October 2024, Ariel released their solo debut album, Hearth, on the Bright Shiny Things label. Hearth is an immersive collection that weaves together classical pieces, original compositions, spoken word, and nature sounds, creating a dialogue between indie influences and classical traditions.

Levine Music gratefully acknowledges Jane and Robert Loeffler as well as the support of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

• • January 23
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

  Suliman Tekalli: Violin & Viola Master Class

  Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra concertmaster Suliman Tekalli visits Levine for a violin and viola master class featuring students of our Washington […]

  
• • January 24
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

  50th Anniversary Kick-Off | Levine Presents: Resonant Paths

  A cross-cultural celebration of identity, heritage, and mentorship.

  
• • February 1
  • 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST

  Orchestra Day Concert

  Levine string orchestras from THEARC, Virginia, and Silver Spring come together for an exciting afternoon of music. Students participating in […]

  

Join us for an unforgettable chamber music concert as world-renowned violinist Andrés Cárdenes presents Hommage à Ravel in celebration of Maurice Ravel’s 150th birthday. He will be joined by his daughter, harpist Isabel Cárdenes, who is currently pursuing her master’s at the Curtis Institute, and members of the Georgetown Chamber Players. Together, they will honor Ravel’s legacy with performances of exquisite chamber works that showcase the composer’s unique voice and enduring influence.

About Andrés Cárdenes

Grammy-nominated violinist Andrés Cárdenes is recognized worldwide as one of classical music’s most versatile and compelling artists. Since winning second prize in the 1982 Tchaikovsky International Violin Competition, he has appeared as a soloist with over 100 orchestras on five continents and collaborated with many of the world’s leading conductors. A prolific recording artist, conductor, chamber musician, and educator, Cárdenes has built a distinguished career that bridges performance, pedagogy, and advocacy for contemporary music.

This concert will celebrate the life of Eleanor Rosenfeld.
Sponsored by her friends, Gary and Rebecca Stevens, and Virginia Friend.

A reception will follow the performance.

• • January 24
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

  50th Anniversary Kick-Off | Levine Presents: Resonant Paths

  A cross-cultural celebration of identity, heritage, and mentorship.

  
• • February 22
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

  Loeffler Alumni Series: Ariel Horowitz

  Violinist and Levine alum Ariel Horowitz returns for a special performance for our Levine community.

  
• • May 2
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT

  Levine Presents | 250 Years of America

  A celebration of American creativity, reflecting the nation’s cultural diversity, lyricism, and bold artistic voice across 250 years.

  

The Marine Band’s Fall Chamber Music Series continues with a concert featuring two contemporary compositions alongside a theatrical work by influential composer Igor Stravinsky. The program includes Ivan Trevino’s Driven, James Stephenson’s Suite from Vignettes, and Stravinsky’s Histoire du Soldat. Trevino’s Driven, a percussion duo, “requires each player to simultaneously perform on a mallet instrument while also navigating a kick drum and snare drum.” Stephenson’s Suite from Vignettes is a technical and energetic piece scored for trumpet and percussion. Stravinsky’s Histoire du Soldat – The Soldier’s Tale – explores the dark themes of war, littered with allegories and intentional instrumentation to convey a striking story.

The concert is free to attend and will be followed by a master class.

• • January 23
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST

  Suliman Tekalli: Violin & Viola Master Class

  Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra concertmaster Suliman Tekalli visits Levine for a violin and viola master class featuring students of our Washington […]

  
• • January 24
  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

  Guitar Master Class: Eden Stell Guitar Duo

  The Eden Stell Guitar Duo visits Levine for a master class and workshop.

  
• • January 24
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

  50th Anniversary Kick-Off | Levine Presents: Resonant Paths

  A cross-cultural celebration of identity, heritage, and mentorship.

  

A showcase of American creativity featuring works by James Lee III, Samuel Barber, Igor Stravinsky, and George Gershwin, reflecting the nation’s cultural diversity, lyricism, and bold artistic voice across 250 years.

Featuring: Christina Gullans, cello, and Topher Ruggiero, piano.

Levine Music gratefully acknowledges the support of the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org), the Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, and all our generous donors.

• • January 24
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

  50th Anniversary Kick-Off | Levine Presents: Resonant Paths

  A cross-cultural celebration of identity, heritage, and mentorship.

  
• • February 22
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

  Loeffler Alumni Series: Ariel Horowitz

  Violinist and Levine alum Ariel Horowitz returns for a special performance for our Levine community.

  

Join us for our 50th anniversary kick-off concert and champagne reception, featuring the launch of an interactive exhibit that explores Levine’s legacy. 

The concert program features a cross-cultural celebration of identity, heritage, and mentorship through works by Igor Stravinsky, Tōru Takemitsu, Maurice Ravel, Reena Esmail, Saad Haddad, and more.

Featuring: Suliman Tekalli, violin, and Jamila Tekalli Hanner, piano.

• • February 22
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

  Loeffler Alumni Series: Ariel Horowitz

  Violinist and Levine alum Ariel Horowitz returns for a special performance for our Levine community.

  
• • April 20
  • 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

  50th Anniversary Gala

  Celebrate 50 years of Levine Music with an evening of outstanding music and friendship. 5:30 PMCocktail Reception 7:00 PMConcert followed […]

  
• • May 2
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT

  Levine Presents | 250 Years of America

  A celebration of American creativity, reflecting the nation’s cultural diversity, lyricism, and bold artistic voice across 250 years.

  

A powerful program of 20th-century works shaped by war, exile, and resilience, featuring music by Claude Debussy, Sergei Prokofiev, Poldowski, and César Franck.

Featuring Holly Nelson, violin, and Luke Ratcliffe, piano

Program
Sonata for Violin and Piano in g minor | Claude Debussy
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in f minor, Opus 80 | Sergei Prokofiev
Tango | Poldowski
Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major | César Franck

• • January 24
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

  50th Anniversary Kick-Off | Levine Presents: Resonant Paths

  A cross-cultural celebration of identity, heritage, and mentorship.

  
• • February 22
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

  Loeffler Alumni Series: Ariel Horowitz

  Violinist and Levine alum Ariel Horowitz returns for a special performance for our Levine community.

  
• • May 2
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT

  Levine Presents | 250 Years of America

  A celebration of American creativity, reflecting the nation’s cultural diversity, lyricism, and bold artistic voice across 250 years.

  

Celebrate the legacy of piano teaching and performance at Levine with piano faculty duos representing each decade of the school’s history. Featuring works by Leonard Bernstein, William Bolcom, Johann Sebastian Bach, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Maurice Ravel.

Program

Cinderella Suite Op. 87 for Two Pianos  |  Sergei Prokofiev arr. Mikhail Pletnev
   V.  Cinderella’s Waltz

Anne Valerie Ter & Neel Perdue
coached by Dasha Gabay

Peer Gynt Suite, Op.46  |   Edvard Grieg arr. by A.D. Ruthardt
   Anitra’s Dance

Barbara Wing, Elizabeth Lane, Sayaka Jordan, & Melinda Baird

Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring |  Johann Sebastian Bach
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140  |  Johann Sebastian Bach arr. by Leonard Duck
Sayaka Jordan & Wen-Yin Chan

West Side Story  |  Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim arr. by Barbara Wing

   1. I Feel Pretty
   2. Somewhere
   3. Tonight

Barbara Wing & Elizabeth Lane

Romance from Suite No. 2 | Sergei Rachmaninoff
Amanda Halstead & Melinda Baird

Rapsodie espagnole: Feria | Maurice Ravel
Ching-Yi Lin & Grace Liu

The Serpent’s Kiss | William Bolcom
Darya Gabay & Hyeweon Gessner

Fantasy on Themes from Carmen | Georges Bizet arr. by Mack Wilberg
Grace Liu, Ching-Yi Lin, Sayaka Jordan, & Amanda Halstead 

View on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/event/5473262

Levine Music gratefully acknowledges the support of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and all our generous donors.

• • January 24
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

  50th Anniversary Kick-Off | Levine Presents: Resonant Paths

  A cross-cultural celebration of identity, heritage, and mentorship.

  
• • February 22
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

  Loeffler Alumni Series: Ariel Horowitz

  Violinist and Levine alum Ariel Horowitz returns for a special performance for our Levine community.

  
• • May 2
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EDT

  Levine Presents | 250 Years of America

  A celebration of American creativity, reflecting the nation’s cultural diversity, lyricism, and bold artistic voice across 250 years.

  

This popular concert of piano music from Latin America and Spain returns to the Levine stage for the 2025-26 season! Levine piano faculty member Victor Galindo leads a roster of piano faculty in this annual celebration.

Stay tuned for more details on this year’s artists and repertoire.

• • January 24
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

  50th Anniversary Kick-Off | Levine Presents: Resonant Paths

  A cross-cultural celebration of identity, heritage, and mentorship.

  
• • February 11
  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

  Young Concert Artists at Levine: Ying Li

  Pianist Ying Li visits Levine for a performance, master class, and Q&A as part of Levine’s ongoing partnership with Young […]

  
• • February 22
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

  Loeffler Alumni Series: Ariel Horowitz

  Violinist and Levine alum Ariel Horowitz returns for a special performance for our Levine community.

  

Founded in 2024, The Imperial Percussion Collective is a trio of professional percussionists from the DMV area. Individually, Levine faculty member Guido Vitullo, Emilie Mitchell, and Daniel Riggs perform in musical theater pit orchestras, rock bands, cumbia bands, and symphony orchestras across the area. Together, they are bringing contemporary percussion music to the community.

Supported by a grant through the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the IPC will perform music from Reich, Travino, Zivkovic, and more on both melodic and unpitched percussion instruments.

Join us for a master class and recital with pianist Steven Spooner.

Master Class 1-3 PM
Recital 3:30-5:00 PM

About Steven Spooner

At the very forefront of American pianists, critics and audiences have unanimously hailed the distinctive and compelling performances of pianist Steven Spooner. Steven has been engaged at many of the world’s most prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Great Hall of the Liszt Academy (Budapest), Salle Cortot (Paris), and Shanghai Concert Hall, among many others as soloist with orchestra and recitalist. During the past seasons he has daringly reinvented the solo recital by allowing audiences to vote on the spot for one of several programs and like golden-age pianists, his concerts often feature his own compositions and virtuoso transcriptions. Steven Spooner is Professor of Piano at the Peabody Institute, and previously at the Juilliard School (Pre-college). He has studied at the Tbilisi Conservatory, Moscow Conservatory, and Indiana University. Spooner has served on the faculty of many of the most prestigious summer festivals and is increasingly in demand for his insightful masterclasses at leading conservatories across the globe. He is Artistic Director of the Chicago International Competition and Festival and often serves on juries of international competitions. A dedicated and caring teacher of students from around the world, he has formed winners of multiple prizes at important international competitions.