David Leisner (born December 22, 1953) is an American classical guitarist, composer and teacher whose activities include recording, arranging and writing about music.[1][2][3] 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.[4][5][6] 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.[2][5][7][8][9]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."[10]
Leisner lives in New York City with Ralph Jackson, his husband and partner since 1981.[11] He is a professor at the Manhattan School of Music.[12][13]
^Cooper, Colin. "Journey of Discovery: David Leisner Talks to Colin Cooper," Classical Guitar, June 1997, cover, p. 11–17.
^ abCmiel, Scott. "Guitarist David Leisner Shines in Imaginative, Wide-Ranging Recital," San Francisco Classical Voice, October 4, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
^Traviss, Guy. "David Leisner discusses his most recent disc, Favorites," Classical Guitar, February 2014, cover, p. 11–16. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
^Kozinn, Allan. "A Guitarist's Return, Contd.," The New York Times, May 14, 1997. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
^ abDyer, Richard. "Leisner returns with vigor and virtuosity," The Boston Globe, October 24, 1991.
^Powls, Simon. "David Leisner," Classical Guitar Review, January 2, 2010. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
^Ericson, Raymond. "Debuts in Review: David Leisner, Guitarist, Also Composes and Sings," The New York Times, December 9, 1979. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
^Kozinn, Allan. "David Leisner: Expanding the Classical Repertoire," Guitar Player, October 1984, p. 61–64.
^Bavaro, Joshua. "Interview with David Leisner and David Del Tredici," Soundboard, Vol. 40, No. 4, 2015, p. 28–33.
^Keaton, Kenneth. Favorites, American Record Guide, January/February 2012.
^Beaudoin, Stephen Marc. "My rock, my soulmate," Bay Windows, October 31, 2002, p. 26.
^Jackson, Blair. "David Leisner: A Rare Victory Over Focal Dystonia," Classical Guitar, April 13, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
^Manhattan School of Music. David Leisner, Faculty. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
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