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Acrobats, complete works for flute and guitar by
Leisner, played by the Cavatina Duo
Leisner, played by the Cavatina Duo
| recordings |
Self-Portrait, complete works for solo guitar by Leisner,
played 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
with Yolanda Kondonassis, harp
Leisner Dances in the Madhouse, Harris-Coates Duo
"rich in invention and melody, emotionally direct and
beautiful...experienced, subtle, and wise craftsmanship yielding
musically satisfying results." Fanfare
"I would like to recommend this CD because it touched me very
much." Gitarre und Laute
beautiful...experienced, subtle, and wise craftsmanship yielding
musically satisfying results." Fanfare
"I would like to recommend this CD because it touched me very
much." Gitarre und Laute
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
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| LEISNER COMPOSITIONS |
Leisner Dances in the Madhouse, Haslop-Sanders Duo
Leisner Nostalgia, Haslop-Sanders Duo
"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
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
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
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
Leisner Outdoor Shadows, Olson/De Cari Duo
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Classics and Discoveries, live solo concert DVD
"I'm already up to five viewings, for there is something magical about
watching a master guitarist performing these works." Guitar Review
"David Leisner has, what is called commonly, a way with him: his
introductions and especially the mid-way interview, show him to be an
interesting and informative conversationalist and his performances
throughout this entire programme are of high standard, both from a
technical and musicianship viewpoint." Classical Guitar
watching a master guitarist performing these works." Guitar Review
"David Leisner has, what is called commonly, a way with him: his
introductions and especially the mid-way interview, show him to be an
interesting and informative conversationalist and his performances
throughout this entire programme are of high standard, both from a
technical and musicianship viewpoint." Classical Guitar
Matiegka, the Beethoven of the Guitar
"Leisner plays with the excellence we've come to expect. He is an
assertive, sensitive, inventive, creative musician. He's discovered some
truly substantial music in Matiegka."
American Record Guide
"What sets David Leisner apart is the refinement of his phrasing, which he
imbues with clear, convincing and original intentions...His playing is
authoritative, without trying to appear so. And he succeeds marvelously,
taking us through this entire recording without a single dull moment."
Suonare
assertive, sensitive, inventive, creative musician. He's discovered some
truly substantial music in Matiegka."
American Record Guide
"What sets David Leisner apart is the refinement of his phrasing, which he
imbues with clear, convincing and original intentions...His playing is
authoritative, without trying to appear so. And he succeeds marvelously,
taking us through this entire recording without a single dull moment."
Suonare
Rorem Romeo and Juliet, with Fenwick Smith, flute
Favorites - NEW!
"The enduring and artistically mature David Leisner has produced a
highly personal recording of his favorite works for guitar. After a
lifetime of playing, studying, listening and honing each to his
personal perfect aural image, the result is a program that may well
be one of the top guitar discs for an Earth Time Capsule." CVNC
Online Arts Journal
highly personal recording of his favorite works for guitar. After a
lifetime of playing, studying, listening and honing each to his
personal perfect aural image, the result is a program that may well
be one of the top guitar discs for an Earth Time Capsule." CVNC
Online Arts Journal
Leisner Disturbed, a Lullaby, Aaron Larget-Caplan, guitar
"David Leisner is among the finest guitarists currently performing-
and, given that the level of playing has never been higher, that
means among the finest of all time." American Record Guide
and, given that the level of playing has never been higher, that
means among the finest of all time." American Record Guide
Leisner Away, Arc Duo