Leila Josefowicz Tickets

Leila Josefowicz stands out as one of the most incisive interpreters of contemporary violin repertoire. Born October 20, 1977 in Mississauga, Ontario, she studied at the Curtis Institute of Music before carving a path as a fearless champion of 20th and 21st-century concertos. A MacArthur Fellow in 2008 and the Avery Fisher Prize recipient in 2018, Josefowicz has consistently premiered and championed new works, bringing fresh voice to composers like John Adams, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Colin Matthews, Luca Francesconi, Helen Grime, and many more. Her performances are known for their fearless musical insight, technical command, and passionate advocacy for new music.

Beyond her solo appearances, Josefowicz collaborates with leading orchestras and conductors worldwide, shaping the modern violin repertoire through premieres, recordings, and thoughtful programming. She continues to inspire audiences with boldly programmed concerts that blend visionary composers with masterful technique.

Upcoming in 2025, Leila Josefowicz is slated to perform at prestigious venues and festivals, including the Aldeburgh Festival in June, the Newport Music Festival in July, and NY Philharmonic programs in autumn 2025. Her discography spans labels such as Philips, Warner Classics, Deutsche Grammophon, Nonesuch, Ondine, and Pentatone, with notable releases including Scheherazade.2 (Nonesuch, 2016) and Zimmermann: Violin Concerto (Ondine, 2019). In 2025, look for her involvement in Adès: The Exterminating Angel Symphony & Violin Concerto on Pentatone. Secure your seats for her next performances and experience the clarity, risk, and beauty she brings to contemporary violin literature.

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