LEWISTON —

Following study at the Juilliard School, Lewin launched his career with victories in prestigious competitions, including the William Kapell International Competition in 1982 and the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition in1986. He has performed in 30 countries as soloist with symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles and in solo recitals.

Lewin is a member of the piano faculty at the Boston Conservatory of Music. He has mentored many prize-winning pianists and is a frequent judge at international piano competitions. Lewin often pauses during a recital to comment on something special about the piece, to share his interest and enthusiasm with listeners.

Reserved seating tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and all students are admitted for free. Anyone who attended the first recital of the series with Frank Glazer in September is eligible to buy tickets for all five concerts for the remainder of the series for just $50. To purchase tickets, visit the Box Office at 46 Cedar Street, go online at www.francocenter.org,or call 207-689-2000. Box office hours are Monday thru Friday from noon to 4 p.m.