Music
Celebrating 20 years of arts and culture programming
World famous Takacs Quartet starts their 2024-25 European tour here on our Musica Viva series in Plymouth.
Our Music Programme at the University of Plymouth offers a diverse array of experiences for all music enthusiasts. From the commissioning of new music to cutting-edge research, and from open rehearsals to magnificent live performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy. We support emerging talent while also bringing world-class musicians to Plymouth, making a significant impact on the music scene across the South West. Through participatory community music partnerships and educational activities, we engage with audiences of all ages, fostering a vibrant and inclusive musical community.
Music is a universal language that is not confined by geo-political borders. It is shared across humanity, and often enhances lives. Here in Plymouth our Musica Viva series presents leading musicians in public concert performances, informal pre-concert talks and open rehearsals that are enjoyed by a wide range of people of all ages, including students, families, and the University community.
Dr Robert Taub
Director of Music, The Arts & Culture programme
Musica Viva
The Musica Viva Concert Series brings internationally acclaimed performers to our Plymouth community to inspire, educate, challenge, and unite audiences by presenting world-class musicians in public concert performances, open rehearsals, and informal talks.
Musica Viva sets the highest standards of artistic excellence with compelling performances that enrich the lives of the widest possible audience – including students – and provide a contextual, comprehensive approach to programming that enables greater musical understanding and appreciation.
University of Plymouth Orchestra
Comprising of students, staff, and community members, and performing a diverse repertoire from Bizet to Rachmaninoff, the University of Plymouth Orchestra performs three concerts annually.
Join us for our regular free performances and consider supporting the Orchestra to continue bringing music to life!
Our venue
Levinsky Hall
Levinsky Hall is a premiere concert venue in the SouthWest. With the installation of adjustable acoustic panels in 2022 and recently completed reflective oak panelling, the natural acoustics are now excellent. The platform area accommodates a variety of ensembles - from the excellent solo Steinway piano (Model C grand) to an orchestra of thirty-five musicians - and the sight lines are uniformly wonderful. Since its transformation from a theatre, over the past several seasons Levinsky Hall has become a hub of musical creativity and expression.
Dr Robert Taub, Director of Music, The Arts & Culture programme
An acclaimed pianist particularly known for his performances and recordings of Beethoven, Scriabin and new music, Bob has performed as guest soloist with many of the world’s foremost orchestras and conductors.
Bob oversees our music strand and using his expertise to contribute to Plymouth’s ever-evolving vibrant music scene.
Hear more from Bob in this short film as he discusses his illustrious career as an acclaimed concert pianist and his role here at the University.
The Arts & Culture programme
Creating inspirational cultural experiences at the University of Plymouth, that celebrate creativity and have the power to transform lives.
Our public programme is informed by research expertise and through collaborations with partners across the city. We welcome everyone to experience high quality exhibitions, talks, films, music, performances and events throughout the year.
Contact the arts and culture programme team
Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8AA
The Levinsky Gallery, Tuesday–Friday 10:00–16:00, Saturday 12:00–16:00, Closed Mondays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
