Violins of Hope

On this May 2019 release, Jason performs the world-premiere recording of Jonathan Leshnoff’s Concerto for Guitar. Distinguished by The New York Times as ”a leader of contemporary American lyricism,” composer Jonathan Leshnoff is renowned for his music’s striking harmonies, structural complexity and powerful themes. Leshnoff’s works have been performed by more than 60 orchestras worldwide, including commissions from Carnegie Hall, the Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Kansas City, and Nashville Symphony orchestras, and the Philadelphia Orchestra.