Levinson, Gerald

Anāhata is the name of the fourth of the seven principal "chakras" or circles symbolizing progressive states of spiritual awakening in the ascending series described in the ancient Tantric teaching known as Kundalini Yoga. Commissioned by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Composed 1984-86. First performance Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18 April 1986, Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, Hugh Wolff conductor. Dedicated to the composer's father on his seventieth birthday.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Anāhata : symphony no. 1 for large orchestra / Gerald Levinson. 1986. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52718167

Commissioned by James Freeman and Swarthmore College, for Dorothy Freeman and the Swarthmore Chamber Orchestra.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of From Erebus and black night : for English horn and orchestra / Gerald Levinson. [1979] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 187102457

Commissioned by Fromm Music Foundation and the Berkshire Music Center, 1978. Composed 1978. First performance Bershire Music Center, Tanglewood, Lenox, Massachusetts, 5 August 1978, Tanglewood Festival of Contemporary Music, Hideomi Kuroiwa conductor. Dedicated to C.H.H. and J.C.H.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Light dances/stones sing : music for eighteen players / Gerald Levinson. 1978. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52730258