James Levine

Conductor and pianist James Levine was a major figure in the world of opera and orchestral music for more than 40 years. He led operatic productions and concert performances all over the world, also serving as a collaborative pianist on occasion. Most notable was his stint as music director of New York's Metropolitan Opera for more than 40 years. By the time of his death in 2021, Levine had appeared on well over 200 recordings, many of which remain highly influential. Levine was born on June 23, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He studied both violin and piano as a child, and on th...