What is James Levine's full name?
James Lawrence Levine
James Levine nickname(s):
Jimmy
James Levine date of birth:
June 23, 1943
How old is James Levine?
82
Where was James Levine born?
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
James Levine body shape:
Average
What color is James Levine's hair?
Salt and Pepper
What is James Levine's ethnicity?
White
What is James Levine nationality?
American
What is James Levine's occupation?
Conductor
James Levine claim to fame:
American National Medal of the Arts in 1997
Short Biography
James Lawrence Levine (/lɨˈvaɪn/; born June 23, 1943) is an American conductor and pianist. He is primarily known for his tenure as Music Director of the Metropolitan Opera, a position he has held since 1976. He has made numerous recordings, as well as television and radio broadcasts, with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Levine has also held leadership positions with the Ravinia Festival, the Munich Philharmonic and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. In 1980, he started the Lindemann Young Artists Development Program and often works to train promising singers, conductors, and musicians for professional careers. After suffering severe health problems, Levine took a hiatus from conducting for almost two years. He returned to conducting in 2013.