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Knussen Violin Concerto

Knussen Violin Concerto Now Available

January 21, 2008 Leila's latest recording is taken from a thrilling live concert at the Proms in 2007. Oliver Knuseen conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in his Violin Concerto featuring Leila as violin soloist. This album is now available from Deutsche Grammophon records.
Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 99 & Violin Sonata, Op. 134

Leila Records Shostakovich

June 22, 2006

Leila is joined by Sakari Oramo and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in a performance of the Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 99, recorded live in January 2006. She also collaborates with pianist John Novacek in the studio to record the Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 134. This release coincided with the 100 year anniversary of Shostakovich's birth, and is released on the Warner Classics label.

BBC Music

Leila Featured on June 2006 BBC Music Magazine Cover

June 20, 2006

Leila is the cover story for the June 2006 BBC Music magazine. Inside, she reveals how recording Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 has helped put difficult times behind her.

Strad Magazine

Leila Featured on April 2006 Cover of Strad Magazine

June 19, 2006

The April 2006 issue of The Strad magazine features Leila on the cover, and inside she talks about the technical and emotional challenges of recording Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto.

Warner Classics Recital

Warner Classics Debut

April 26, 2005

Leila's debut album on Warner Classics, featuring works by Messiaen, Ravel, Grey, Salonen, Beethoven and Brahms. Leila is joined by John Novacek on the piano. See album details under MUSIC.

Classic FM Magazine

Leila Featured on Classic FM Magazine Cover

April 15, 2005

Julian Haylock interviews Leila Josefowicz in the May edition of Classic FM Magazine about her new album for Warner Classics and her dedication to contemporary composers such as John Adams and Oliver Knussen.

Multimedia Added

August 4, 2004

We have added Real Player audio clips from Leila's albums that you can download and listen to. You will find these listed in the "Music" section.

New Album Release

July 21, 2004

Leila collaborates with pianist John Novacek on the title work of the new John Adams: Road Movies CD released in May of 2004.

Official Site Launches

July 20, 2004

Welcome to the new official site of Leila Josefowicz. This site is designed to easily access information about Leila. Check back often for updates on Leila and new site features.