The year 2025 marks a double milestone in French music: the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel’s birth and the 190th of Camille Saint-Saëns. These two towering figures, each of whom shaped their era and paved the way for distinct stylistic movements, will be celebrated in an exceptional program performed by violinist Maya Levy and pianist Marina Saiki.

This concert offers a captivating exploration of the evolution of French music, creating a dialogue between emblematic works by these two masters. From the spiritual depth of Ravel’s Kaddish to the dramatic intensity of Saint-Saëns’ Danse macabre, each piece in the program showcases the virtuosity and refinement that define their compositions for violin and piano.