Melodious and introspective, this work combines the soloists in a contrapuntal fabric that is sure to thrill. Its energetic scherzo is contrasted by the ethereal third movement that is suspended in time. This work has been recorded on the Naxos label with Roberto Diaz as viola soloist. Performance materials are available on rental.

Commissioned by friends and family in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Edelman's 50th wedding anniversary, this work opens with a melodious prayer, followed by a flowing song and ends with a vibrant and constantly-changing allegro. This work has been recorded for the Naxos label.

Commissioned by the Johansen String Competition as the required work for semi-finalists, this work was launched into the string repertoire. Many young string players appreciate the brevity and melody of this work. A string player himself, Leshnoff was very sensitive to the technical demands of the piece. This work is frequently performed as an encore and exists in three versions: violin, viola or cello.

Commissioned by the Johansen String Competition as the required work for semi-finalists, this work was launched into the string repertoire. Many young string players appreciate the brevity and melody of this work. A string player himself, Leshnoff was very sensitive to the technical demands of the piece. This work is frequently performed as an encore and exists in three versions: violin, viola or cello.

Commissioned by the Johansen String Competition as the required work for semi-finalists, this work was launched into the string repertoire. Many young string players appreciate the brevity and melody of this work. A string player himself, Leshnoff was very sensitive to the technical demands of the piece. This work is frequently performed as an encore and exists in three versions: violin, viola or cello.

Written for Gil Shaham and premiered at the 92nd Street Y in New York, this work contains traditional Jewish tunes as well as newly-composed ones. A Rabbi's Dance brings this work to a lively close. Schicker Tanz, Shalom Aleichem, Yiddishe Zach, Der Rebbes Niggun, Der Rebbes Tanz.