Yoel Levi

Background

Levi, Yoel was born on August 16, 1950 in Sotmar, Rumania, Israeli. Naturalized United States citizen, 1987.

Education

Master of Arts in Violin and Percussion, U. Tel Aviv, 1975; graduate degree, Jerusalem Academy Music, 1976; studied with, Mendi Rodan Diploma, Guildhall School Music and Drama, London, 1978; studied with Franco Ferrara, Siena, Academy Santa Cecilia, Rome and Kiril Kondrashin, Hilversum.

Career

Percussionist, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, 1975; conducting assistant, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, 1978-1980; resident conductor, Cleveland Orchestra, 1980-1984; music director, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, since 1988. Guest conductor North America and European orchestras.

Achievements

• Yoel Levi has been listed as a noteworthy Orchestra conductor by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

M. Jacqueline; 3 children.