Photo by Elias Photography
Subtle Connections Across The World
November 8, 2025
CMSFW Ensemble
Fan favorite Louis Lortie joins CMSFW Ensemble veterans Gary Levinson, Michael Klotz, and Inbal Segev. Asi Matathias, in his CMSFW debut, completes the group as they treat the audience to a trio of piano classics.
Program includes:
Gabriel Fauré – Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 120
Camille Saint-Saëns – Piano Trio No. 1 in F Major, Op. 18
Antonín Dvořák – Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81
*Artists or program may be subject to change.
Photo by Veronica L. Yankowski
Inbal Segev
Inbal Segev
The Artists
Piano
Louis Lortie
Louis Lortie has earned an international reputation as a versatile musician critically acclaimed for the fresh perspective and individuality he brings to the grand masters of the piano repertoire. In demand on five continents for more than 30 years, he performs with the most prestigious orchestras and in major concert halls around the world. A prolific artist, he has produced more than 45 recordings featuring the pillars of piano literature.
Gary Levinson, CMSFW artistic director, says, “Maestro Lortie’s poetic interpretations of Chopin are considered the musical standard by which these immortal compositions are judged.”
Mr. Lortie is followed by more that 300,000 listeners monthly on streaming platforms and in 2022 generated more than 6 million streams.
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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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Violin
Asi Matathias
Asi Matathias is already recognized as one of the most celebrated talents of his generation. He made his debut at the age of 14 with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Zubin Mehta, displaying a musical maturity and inspiration far beyond his years.
Since then, he has performed in Carnegie Hall, Berlin Philharmonie, Izumy Hall in Osaka, National Arts Centre in Ottawa and LiederHalle in Stuttgart, as well as in extensive concert tours in Asia, Europe, North and South America.
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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
Cello
Inbal Segev
Inbal Segev is “a cellist with something to say” (Gramophone). Combining “thrillingly projected, vibrato-rich playing” (The Washington Post) with “complete dedication and high intelligence” (San Francisco Classical Voice), she makes solo appearances at leading international venues and with preeminent orchestras and conductors worldwide.
Celebrated for her fresh insights into music’s great masterworks, the Israeli-American cellist is equally committed to reinvigorating the cello repertoire. She has commissioned and premiered major new works from an international who’s who of today’s foremost contemporary composers.
Photo by Grant Legan
