Leila writes: "It was rewarding to write my own cadenzas to such a beloved masterwork. I aimed to give a refreshing perspective on musical ideas that Beethoven used. While still using as much of his own compositional motifs as possible, the cadenzas take a harmonically eclectic and spontaneous approach..." In addition to the Cadenza, Leila also wrote an accompanying essay included in the program notes for her performances.
Leila has recorded Oliver Knussen's violin concerto which will be released on Deutsche Grammophone. This recording is a live performance recorded at the Proms in London on August 17th, 2007. More Information
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. More Information
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. More Information
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. More Information