Homage to Great Artists
March 13, 2027
CMSFW Ensemble
This double dose of Beethoven features the Septet in E-flat Major for winds and strings, one of his most popular works. Featured performers include Gary Levinson, violin; and Michael Klotz, viola.
Program includes:
Ludwig van Beethoven — String Trio in G Major, Op. 9, No. 1
Paul Hindemith — Kleine Kammermusik, for wind quintet, Op. 24, No. 2
Ludwig van Beethoven — Septet in E-flat Major for Winds and Strings, Op.20
Artists or program may be subject to change.
Pre-Concert Conversation 1:15 p.m.
Concert 2:00 p.m.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
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.
Photo by AJK Images
Viola
Michael Klotz
Michael Klotz has established an international reputation as a performer and pedagogue of the viola. He has toured around the world and recorded commercially with the Amernet String Quartet.
Passionately dedicated to chamber music, he regularly performs with many of today’s most esteemed artists and many principal players from major U.S. and European orchestras. He made his solo debut with the Rochester Philharmonic at the age of 17 and has appeared worldwide as chamber musician, recitalist, orchestra principal and soloist with orchestra.
After a performance of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 with violist Roberto Diaz, the Portland Press-Herald proclaimed, “This concert squelched all viola jokes, now and forever, due to the talents of Diaz and Klotz.”
In 2015, Mr. Klotz was named a charter member of the Ensemble with the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth and regularly appears on this series.
Photo by So-Min Kang Photography
