Marc Levine's (violin) versatile performances have been described as "eloquent as well as technically superb combining technical mastery with emotional perceptiveness and beautiful sound" (Southampton Press). He is Artistic Director of the Southampton Cultural Center Chamber Music Series, has performed extensively in notable venues including Carnegie Hall and Symphony Space and has been a member of notable groups including the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, the YouTube Symphony Orchestra and The New Tango Project with whom he recorded in collaboration with the Center for Contemporary Opera. As a baroque violinist, Marc was a prizewinner in the 2008 American Bach Soloists International Competition for Baroque Violin and has performed with many top baroque ensembles including Concert Royal, the Lyra Baroque Orchestra, the Aulos Ensemble and Early Music New York, a group with which he has served as Principal 2nd Violin and recorded on the Ex Cathedra label. Marc is a founding member of the baroque ensemble Flying Forms, known for innovative, interdisciplinary performances and considered "names to watch" (Berkshire Review for the Arts) and "the bright future of early music" (Arthur Haas, harpsichord).
In the 2010-11 season Marc will be performing with a wide variety of ensembles. With Flying Forms, Marc will be performing in the group’s new series in Saint Paul, Minnesota as well as in recitals in the midwest and east coast. Flying Forms will also be developing the new show Chaconne with Paradizo Dance and Horse Trade Theater set to premiere at the Boston Early Music Festival in June. Marc will also be appearing with Early Music New York, Lyra Baroque Orchestra, Minnesota Bach Society, the Southampton Cultural Center Chamber Players and in recital with pianists Ling-Ju Lai, Michael Mizrahi and Gloria Shih.
Marc teaches privately and is on the faculty of the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music. Marc holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Stony Brook University and Master and Bachelor of Music degrees from Indiana University. His teachers include Pamela Frank, Ani Kavafian and Franco Gulli. On baroque violin, Marc has played in master class or studied privately with: Cynthia Roberts, Monica Huggett, Robert Mealy, Dana Maiben, Marc Destrube, Michael Sand and Elizabeth Blumenstock.
Contact: marc@marclevine.info
