david leisner
guitarist and composer
Acrobats, complete works for flute and guitar by
Leisner, played by the Cavatina Duo
recordings
Self-Portrait, complete works for solo guitar by Leisner,
played by Leisner
Hovhaness Guitar Concerto   
Le Romantique

Villa-Lobos: The Complete Solo Guitar Works  
J.S. Bach - Works for Solo Guitar

Music of the Human Spirit
Hovhaness Spirit of Trees,
with Yolanda Kondonassis, harp
Leisner Dances in the Madhouse, Harris-Coates Duo
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"rich in invention and melody, emotionally direct and
beautiful...experienced, subtle, and wise craftsmanship yielding
musically satisfying results."     Fanfare
"Leisner performs this music with the vigor of Glenn Gould playing
a Brahms Ballade.  Every piece on here is inventive and
refreshing, pushing the expressive envelope, while keeping
harmony and rhythm accessible but never boring.  Most
importantly, SP never sounds like you've heard it before: a must
have for guitar lovers and players alike."     Guitar Review
"The Guitar Concerto must be numbered among the more
successful works in its genre...In terms of color, texture and
contrast, the music is wholly beguiling and never overstays its
welcome...Best of all, the entire program is extremely well-played,
from guitarist David Leisner on up."      Classics Today
"Leisner's interpretations carry a conviction and dramatic punch that
is as invigorating as it is rare in the guitar world."
American Record Guide

"Leisner's elegant and invigorating performances should provide a
wake-up call for guitarists who want to take their repertoires in new
directions".    Gramophone
"Orotund sound and richly nuanced interpretations...Leisner's
performance of the Ginastera Sonata is magnificent, a revelation"
American Record Guide

"A clear winner...Gives Leisner the opportunity to showcase his wit
and personality along with his technical brilliance"    Tucson Citizen
"Leisner stands heads above the crowd on this recording."    
Guitar Review

"This is a must-have disc for anyone interested in Villa-Lobos'
music."    Soundboard
"Some of the most stimulating Bach of recent years,
brilliantly conceived and played."     andante.com

"a recording that reveals the music's intimate joy"
Acoustic Guitar
Haydn Quartet in D, with the
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
CHAMBER MUSIC
COLLABORATIONS
LEISNER
COMPOSITIONS
Leisner Dances in the Madhouse, Haslop-Sanders Duo
Leisner Nostalgia, Haslop-Sanders Duo
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"Mesmerizing...Its passages weave a hypnotic musical
tapestry of great delicacy and beauty...The performances
are perfection itself."  ClassicsToday.com

"Superb performances and engineering all around.  
Leisner's a terrific guitarist."    Classical.net
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Other recordings, some hard to find or out of print

Leisner Compositions

Dances in the Madhouse - Virginia Taylor, flute and Timothy Kain, guitar, Music of the Americas,
ABC 456 691-2

Mirage - Julian Gray and Ronald Pearl, guitars, Homages & Evocations, Dorian DOR-90230

Mirage - Folkwang Guitar Duo (Volker Niehusmann and Carsten Linck, guitars) , Bad Boy, Signum
SIG X70-00

Dances in the Madhouse - Duo Essence, Shadowdance, Capstone, CPS 8738

Sonata - Arturo Delmoni, violin, and David Burgess, guitar, Music for Violin and Guitar, Athena
(Sonora) SACC 102

Four Pieces - Benjamin Verdery, guitar, Ride the Wind Horse, Sony Classical/Newport Classic

Three Moons - Villa Lobos Duo (Sven Holger Philippsen, cello, and Michael Seubert, guitar),
Orange Moon, Acoustic Music Best.Nr.319.1155.242

Three Moons - Lisa Nielsen, cello, and William Simcoe, guitar, Studies, Memories and Moons, Eroica
Classical

El Coco - Jan Boland, flute, and John Dowdall, guitar, Red Cedar Collection, Fleur de Son Classics
FDS 57960

Chamber Music Collaborations

Daniel Pinkham Nocturnes and Missa Domestica with Fenwick Smith, flute, and D’Anna Fortunato,
mezzo-soprano - Pinkham: Chamber works for flute - Fenwick Smith & Friends, Koch 3-7423-2 H1

Ned Rorem
Romeo and Juliet with Fenwick Smith, flute - Ned Rorem Chamber Music with Flute,
Etcetera KTC 1184
Leisner Outdoor Shadows, Olson/De Cari Duo
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