Cold Beer And A Fishin Pole - Trent Willmon

LEVINE James (b. 23 VI 1943, Cincinnati) - American conductor and pianist. Studied from the age of 4. In 1953 he made his debut as a solo pianist with symphony. Cincinnati Orchestra. He studied with R. Bessi-Levina (fp.) And with J. Morel (conducting) in the Juilliard Muses. school in New York. Improved by R. Serkin (fp.). Participated in summer muses annually. festivals in Marlborough and Aspen (1956-65). Conducted by the Cleveland Symph. the orchestra (from 1964-1970 assistant to J. Sella) and the Cleveland University Orchestra. He performed as a solo pianist and accompanied the singers. Since 1971 conductor, since 1973 ch. conductor, since 1975 thin. hands. The Metropolitan Opera in New York, at the same time. (1973) muses. hands. "Ravinia Festival" in Chicago, "May Symph. Festival ”in Cincinnati. Since 1975, constantly performs at the Salzburg Muses. festivals; Tours a lot with leading Amer. and etc.orchestras. Art of L., the largest opera and symphony. the conductor is distinguished by cheerfulness, he is also characterized by a careful finish of the details. The extensive repertoire is old, classic. music as well as op. G. Mahler, J. Xenakis and J. Cage.