I have listened to violinist Leila Josefowicz from time to time in the past; today, when I did some biographical research on her I noticed something immediately: Her middle name is “Bronia”, which was my …
Here is an opportunity to listen to a much newer work for violin and orchestra: John Adams conducts the Los Angeles Philharmonic Where: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA When: …
Salonen’s Violin Concerto Violinist Leila Josefowicz gave the premiere performance of Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Violin Concerto, under his direction, with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 2009. She also recorded it with Mr. Salonen last year for …
Salonen’s Violin Concerto The concerto for violin and orchestra was written by Esa-Pekka Salonen toward the end of his 17-year tenure as Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. As he writes: “During the composing …
Esa-Pekka Salonen: “Out of Nowhere” Esa-Pekka Salonen’s four-movement Violin Concerto is a major addition to the concerto literature. Written for the American violinist Leila Josefowicz, this highly attractive concerto “appears headed straight into the standard …