About Levi Gunardi

Levi is an Indonesian pianist, piano lecturer, and composer, a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music. He studied under Prof. Constance Keene and previously with Mrs. Iravati M. Sudiarso.

He has performed in various countries, including Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Qatar, Kazakhstan, the United States, and Europe.

He is also the founder of Life On Piano Music Center, a piano institution based in Jakarta.

"There’s always a way to master a difficult piece. One important way is huge patience." - Levi Gunardi

FULL BIOGRAPHY

Music Studies

1993 – 1996: Studied with Iravati M.Sudiarso at YPM Music School, received “YPM Artist” award
1996: Accepted to Manhattan School of Music, New York, on full scholarship
2002 : Completed Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music at Manhattan School of Music with Prof. Constance Keene.

Recitals and Performances

Indonesia : Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Erasmus Huis, Goethe Haus, Usmar Ismail, Balai Resital Kertanegara, Balai Sarbini, Aula Sinfonia Jakarta, and many other major cities.
International : Singapore (Esplanade Recital hall, NAFA), Japan, South Korea, Australia (Sydney Opera House), USA, Germany (Berlin Konzerthaus), Czech Republic, Slovakia, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Qatar.

Orchestra Soloist

Twilite Orchestra : with Addie MS, conductor
Jakarta Concert Orchestra : with Avip Priatna, conductor
Indonesia Youth Concert Orchestra
Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Kazakh National University Orchestra
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra

Piano Masterclass

Participated in masterclasses with Barry Snyder, Ruth Slenckczyska, Alexis Golovin, Midori Nohara, Eduardus Halim, Solomon Mikowsky, and Constance Keene.

Recording Artist

and Producer

“Pianist” (2003) Produced by ChicoIra Production, performed by Levi
“Denting” (2015) Produced and Performed by Levi
“Semesta” (2016) Produced by Levi , Performed by 48 LOP Students
“Inside Out” (2018) Produced by Levi and performed by 48 LOP students
“Little Stories” (2017) Prodced by Levi and performed by 24 LOP students
“Pekanbaru Young Pianists” (2019) Produced by Levi and performed by 48 Yoan and Friends Piano Studio
Excursions Vol.1, Vol.2, Vol. 3 (2020-2022) Produced by Levi and performed by 48 LOP Students
“109 Solo Piano Pieces” (2025) : Produced by Levi and performed by LOP students and teachers.