David Leisner

David Leisner (born December 22, 1953) is an American classical guitarist, composer and teacher whose activities include recording, arranging and writing about music. He has performed as a concert guitarist and as soloist with orchestras at international music festivals and venues including Carnegie Hall and the 92nd St. Y in New York, Jordan Hall in Boston, Royce Hall in Los Angeles and the Guitar Foundation of America International Festival. His performances, compositions, recordings and research are credited with expanding the guitar repertoire through advocacy for neglected composers and music, newly commissioned works and original arrangements. American Record Guide critic Kenneth Keaton wrote, "Leisner is among the finest guitarists performing … He has a probing intellect, finding insights in music that most others miss, and delivering them with a virtuoso technique." Leisner lives in New York City with Ralph Jackson, his husband and partner since 1981. He is a professor at the Manhattan School of Music.

Pure Classical: Harp - 2024-11-16T00:00:00.000000Z

Spectra: New Music for Guitar Orchestra - 2024-09-13T00:00:00.000000Z

Charms to Soothe - 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000000Z

STEVE COWAN plays WEISS, PONCE, LEISNER - 2023-04-24T00:00:00.000000Z

Letter to the World - 2022-11-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Similar Artists

Ernst von Dohnányi

Francesco Maria Veracini

Christian Poltéra

Igor Ruhadze

Fabian Kelly

Robert Levin

Kristóf Baráti

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

Sergio Azzolini

Quatuor Mosaïques