Sabine Levi

Sabine Levi serves as Associate Professor of Polyphony at Bulgaria's National Academy of Music 'Prof. Pancho Vladigerov', holding a doctorate in composition and organ from the University of Kansas. His expertise bridges scholarly research and virtuosic performance, specializing in polyphonic structures and historical organ repertoire.

Levi's educational foundation includes doctoral studies at the University of Kansas with specialization in French Baroque organ music, particularly the works of Nicolas de Griny—a composer rarely performed in Bulgaria but central to Levi's academic focus.

His artistic research centers on polyphonic composition and performance practice, demonstrated through original works like Six choral preludes on Sephardic songs and the choral prelude Sleep, sleep my Angel. Levi transforms concerts into immersive educational experiences where he deconstructs polyphonic techniques while performing complex Baroque works—including Bach's Trio Sonatas—from memory with exceptional precision. His methodology creates profound audience engagement by explaining organ mechanics, historical context, and contrapuntal structures during performances.

As a performer-educator, Levi uniquely bridges academic theory and public outreach. He invites audiences to sit beside the organ during concerts, fostering direct interaction while demonstrating how polyphony operates across historical periods. This approach makes sophisticated musical concepts accessible to non-specialists while maintaining scholarly rigor, exemplifying his dual commitment to artistic excellence and pedagogical innovation.