​Grammy nominated pianist Mark Livshits is one of the most highly sought-after soloists and chamber musicians in Philadelphia. He appears frequently in concert with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra as well as with the orchestra as a substitute in the keyboard section. In addition to performances at the Salzburg Festival and solo recitals at the Shanghai Oriental Arts Center and Bilbao Philharmonic Society, Dr. Livshits has also worked closely with musicians such as Yannick Nezet Seguin, Stephane Denève, Michael Tilson Thomas, Nikolaj Znaider, Leonidas Kovakos, Lynn Harrell, Christoph Eschenbach, Alisa Weilerstein, Measha Brueggergosman, Dave Brubeck and Deutsche Grammophon recording artist Ye-Eun Choi under the auspices of IMG Artists and the Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation.

Dr. Livshits has also received invitations to perform for dignitaries such as Secretary of State Colin Powell and Vice President Joe Biden. Currently, he serves as staff accompanist at the McDuffie Center for Strings in Macon, Georgia, as well as being on faculty at the Philadelphia International Music Festival. In addition, Dr. Livshits was recently named to the faculty of Franklin and Marshall College.