Have you ever wished to be able to better understand and follow along with the music an orchestra plays, besides reading program notes? This free event is for adult community musicians who are interested in the orchestral repertoire, and who are interested or participate in the Levine Philharmonic Orchestra or the Levine Adult String Ensemble. […]
Acclaimed Levine Faculty violinist Dr. Tatiana Chulochnikova goes in depth on baroque string history, techniques, composition, and instrument making with lessons and demonstrations from her wealth of experience in historical performance. A great class for the curious historian or aspiring baroque musician alike. RSVP here
Astor Piazzolla was an Argentine composer, arranger, bandleader, bandoneon player and creator of the musical style Nuevo Tango. This concert will journey through the seasons of Piazzolla's musical life in celebration of the centennial anniversary of his birth as well as journey through what our country and our world has experienced over the past nine […]
Join Classical WETA 90.9 host James Jacobs and William Hurd violoncello da spalla, Kimberly Galva, violin, Victor Holmes, bass, Mary Findley, harpsichord, Lauren Anderson, alto in a broad-ranging lecture and conversation on the violoncello da spalla, a beautiful five stringed cello from the 18th century that's held like a violin. Enjoy this preview of the […]
Tango is a music tradition that has been living both on the streets of Buenos Aires and as a global phenomenon for over 100 years. With it comes a rich history of string playing, techniques, and sounds which stretch far beyond the bounds of classical music and even of the Italian violinists who brought their […]
Enjoy a day with your favorite instrument group! Join us for master classes, topic talks, and chamber workshops. The day culminates with a performance by members’ brass chamber groups. For more information, please contact Kathleen Ellingson Jacobi, Woodwinds & Brass Department Associate Chair, at kellingson@levinemusic.org. Register at levinemusic.org/brassday
Join us for a performance with Levine alumnus Dane Frandsen, flute accompanied by Levine faculty member Dasha Gabay, piano. Dane Frandsen, at age 4, began studying flute with Rebecca Carey at Levine Music. He has performed at many high level events, master classes, workshops and competitions including: performing for First Lady Michelle Obama, winning the […]
Levine Faculty violinist has performed music everywhere from the great halls of DC to the great fields of Iowa. In this interactive workshop, he will help you learn the great language of fiddle music as he has learned it from performing around the country. Open to anyone level two and up, join Sam for an […]
Guest Clinician Dr. Thomas Viloteau, Professor of Guitar at Peabody Conservatory, will join us to lead you through a warm up routine and finger workout for both hands. Dr. Viloteau is the author of the best-selling technique book In The Black Box, and has won both the Guitar Foundation of America and Francisco Tarrega international competitions […]
Interactive workshop for Levine school-aged piano students. Learn about the visual art, dance, and character pieces of the Romantic Period. Open to school-aged Levine piano students. Featuring: Topher Ruggiero, Carolyn Agan, Lisa Holmstead RSVP Registration deadline: February 8
Discover the secrets of effortless left hand guitar technique with Levine Faculty-Artist Mia Pomerantz! Mia will lead you through a series of exercises designed to help you increase your strength and stamina in your left hand as well as help you achieve clean and effortless left finger and hand movements. This is a virtual event; […]
Rediscover the violoncello da spalla, a beautiful five stringed cello from the 18th century that's held like a violin. The violoncello da spalla community is small, but global, and performers and instrument designers exchange information across the globe—it's resurgence as a vibrant, known instrument would not have been possible without technology. This program explores the […]