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Subtle Connections Across The World
September 13, 2025
CMSFW Ensemble
Gary Levinson, violin; Julian Schwarz, cello; 4 musicians TBA
Program includes:
Ernő Dohnányi – Sextet in C Major, Op. 37
Alan Shulman – Rendezvous for Clarinet and Strings
*Artists or program may be subject to change.
The Artists
Violin
Gary Levinson
Gary Levinson is the Senior Principal Associate Concertmaster of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Artistic Director of the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.
Born in St. Petersburg, he began studying the violin at the age of 5 at the Leningrad Special Music School. He and his family immigrated to the United States in 1977, and he began winning top prizes at international competitions. Known for his Bel Canto playing style and adroit technique, Mr. Levinson made his New York Philharmonic solo debut in 1991, coinciding with the completion of his master’s degree at The Julliard School.
Much sought-after as a chamber musician, he has collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Harrell, and Eugenia Zuckerman. He has recorded several CDs, including a bass and violin duo – performed with his father, renowned double bassist Eugene Levinson – written for and dedicated to the father-and-son team.
Gary Levinson travels and performs year round all over the globe, including to summer music festivals. He also mentors young musicians through the CMSFW2 emerging artist program.
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Cello
Julian Schwarz
Heralded from a young age as a cellist destined to rank among the greatest of the 21st century, Julian Schwarz’s powerful tone, effortless virtuosity and extraordinarily large color palette are hallmarks of his style.
After making his concerto debut at age 11 with the Seattle Symphony, he made his U.S. touring debut in 2010 with the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra. Since winning first prize at the inaugural Schoenfeld International String Competition in Hong Kong, Mr. Schwarz has led an active career as soloist, performing with symphony orchestras across America. Internationally, he made his Australian debut with the Queensland Symphony, as well as his Mexican debuts with the Boca del Rio Philharmonic in Veracruz and the Mexico City Philharmonic.
