Gerald Levinson

Gerald Levinson is the Jane Lang Professor of Music at Swarthmore College, where he has been a faculty member since 1977. His work bridges composition, education, and cross-cultural music studies, particularly influenced by Balinese traditions.

• Doctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania and Paris Conservatory under Olivier Messiaen
• Expertise in orchestral, chamber, and organ composition
• Active collaboration with renowned conductors and institutions like the Philadelphia Orchestra and Notre Dame Cathedral

Levinson’s compositions, including symphonies and organ works, are celebrated for their innovative use of texture and resonance. His piece Au coeur de l'infini was premiered at Notre Dame Cathedral in 2013, reflecting his focus on spatial acoustics.

Scientific awards and honors include:

• American Academy of Arts and Letters Music Award
• Pew Fellowship in the Arts
• Prix International Arthur Honegger
• Two NEA fellowships