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.

Dedications - 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000000Z

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

Franz Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin (Arr. For Voice and Guitar by David Leisner) - 2022-10-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Matiegka: Works for Solo Guitar - 2022-03-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Arpeggione - 2016-02-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Facts of Life - 2015-02-24T00:00:00.000000Z

Favorites - 2011-08-02T00:00:00.000000Z

Bach: Cello and Lute Suites - 2010-05-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Leisner: Acrobats / Trittico / Extremes / Dances in the Madhouse / Nostalgia / El Coco - 2007-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Leisner, D.: Guitar Sonata, "Nel Mezzo" / 4 Pieces / Passacaglia and Toccata / Freedom Fantasies / Billy Boy Variations - 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Mertz, J.K.: Romantique (Le) / 6 Schubertian Songs / Bardenklange (Excerpts) / Elegie / Fantasie Hongroise - 2003-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Guitar Recital: Leisner, David - Ginastera, A. / Sculthorpe, P. / Winslow, R. / Glass, P. / Harrison, L. / Poulenc, F. / Rorem, N. - 2002-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Villa-Lobos, H.: Guitar Music (Complete) - 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Ned Rorem, Chamber Music with Flute, Trio, Book of hours - 1993-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Die schöne Müllerin, D.795: VI. Der Neugierige - 2022-09-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Die schöne Müllerin, D.795: II. Wohin? - 2022-09-02T00:00:00.000000Z

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

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