Berlin-based program makes classical music more accessible

Israeli violist Avri Levitan gave 10 recitals within three days during his recent stay in Beijing. From children and senior citizens to audiences at a health center and a live-music venue, Levitan showed that classical music, which is regarded as high-art by some, can be accessible to people of various backgrounds.

There is no difference between playing for a nation's top official, a homeless person, someone in prison or a court judge, he says.

"We choose the program list like any other musician preparing for recitals at concert halls. The only thing we pay attention to is the high quality of the performance."