Jonathan Leshnoff

A 45-minute oratorio on dramatic scenes from the Biblical King Saul's life: his coronation, fits of anger with David and his consultation with witches. Dramatic, lyrical and grand, this oratorio has S...

This 5 minute concert opener is sure to start any program with an energetic bang. With a steady rhythmic groove, section solos and a soaring melodic lines, Leshnoff's style in writing accessible, dyna...

Through the utilization of octatonic melodies and harmonies and formally set as a rondo, “Danza Zingara” evokes the passion and energy of a Romany dance. The angularity and energy of the fiery recurri...

A four movement concerto that highlights the principal players of an orchestra, similar to the concerto grossos of the Baroque style. The first movement spotlights strings, the second brass, the third...

A catchy, fun, new solo marimba piece available in 4.3-octave and 5-octave marimba versions (both versions included). Vetted by marimba pedagogues and professors, this is ideal repertoire for high sch...

A commission by Harris Miller and Deborah Kahn, both active figures in the politics and arts of Northern Virginia and Washington, D. C. , led to Leshnoff's 3rd String Quartet. The 20 minute work build...

Hailed by the Washington Post as a 'masterpiece,' this stunningly dramatic string quartet explodes in driving, kinetic rhythms and retreats to a soulful and pure adagio. It has been recorded on the MS...

This work from Leshnoff's earlier years matches the unique qualities of the organ with the trumpet. From the organ at full stops to soft and mellow tones to the trumpet at peaks of volume and pitch to...

Simultaneously sparkling but dramatic, this tour de force for two nimble violin soloists is a great addition to the repertoire of works for two violins. Replete with imitation, exchange and soaring li...

This haunting piano trio paints scenes of cosmic vastness, wonder and intense energy. An early work of Leshnoff's, this trio uses the instruments in coloristic and imaginative ways