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Evening of Romantic Pleasure – Part 3 1. Romance from Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22 – Henryk Wieniawski 3. Krunk – Vardapet Komitas 4. High Pass – Mirioslav Skorik 5.  Nocturne – Aleksandre  Scriabin 6.Tango  Isaac   Albeniz  7. Peter Tchaikowski  Melody 7.Segei Rachmaninov  Vocalise                   […]

Mischa Lefkowitz, Violin and Friends Program Richard Wernick – Cadenzas and Variations II for Solo Violin Daniel Capelletti – Cariatides for Violin and Piano George Rochberg – Caprice and Variations for Solo Violin Petar Christoskov – Caprice No. 1 for Violins Ezra Laderman – Sonata for Violin and Piano John Corigliano – Sonata for Violin […]

Mischa Lefkowitz “He is a musician of purpose and drive, heart and intellect.” – The Los Angeles Times Mischa Lefkowitz was born in Riga, Latvia, and began his violin studies at the age of seven. He made his symphony debut at the age of twelve, and at age seventeen he was admitted to Leonid Kogan’s violin […]

Program George Rochberg – Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Mischa Lefkowitz with Conductor Daniel Kingman and the Camellia Symphony George Rochberg – Caprice Variations for Solo Violin (Versions 1 &2) Mischa Lefkowitz, Violin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1beEVQRu9g This recording is devoted to two major American composers of the 20th century: George Rochberg and Ezra Laderman. It features George Rochberg’s […]

Program Claude Debussy – String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10 Dmitri Shostakovich – String Quartets Nos. 1 & 8 This CD features major quartets of string literature. Included are Claude Debussy’s impressionistic string quartet along with an early work of Russian giant, Dmitri Shostakovich. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo8ZriIsMUg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiR7Z-MeAv4

Program Franz Joseph Haydn – String Quartet Robert Schumann – String Quartet in A minor, Op. 41, No. 1 Sergei Taneyev – String Trio   This recording is devoted to great Romantic quartets by Mendelssohn and Schumann. Also included is Russian composer Sergei Taneyev’s similarly Romantic String Trio for Violin, Viola, and Cello. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sOqqj4OBRA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu2CcsMgUPc

Program Hebrew Melodies – Ernest Bloch / Joseph Achron / Joseph Sulzer, etc. “Bird” String Quartet – Franz Joseph Haydn “Prussian” String Quartet – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Dissonnance” String Quartet – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Personnel Mischa Lefkowitz, Violin Claire Marie Martin, Violin Thomas Hall, Viola Richard Treat, Cello http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5jWxU4h4Cc This DVD Release features great Classical […]

This record is featuring Baroque and period classical works which I have performed frequently throughout the years. Corelli’s “La Folia” Variations is taken here from a live concert I did in Detroit’s Institute of Arts where I played with my sister, Tanya.  There are several Bach Solo Sonatas and Partitas movement which I have not […]

Program Debussy – String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10 Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 1 Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 8 This CD features major quartets of string literature. Included are Claude Debussy’s impressionistic string quartet along with an early and later work of Russian giant, Dmitri Shostakovich. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo8ZriIsMUg

This CD recording is the second part of works by French composers. It features works by Debussy, Poulenc, Saint-Saens, and Faure. The Faure Violin Concerto, recorded earlier, with the Polish National Radio Orchestra, is presented here in a violin and piano arrangement. This is a seldom performed work which has been preserved in one gorgeous […]

Playing chamber music at Disney Hall in Los Angeles on several occasions is pure joy. Performing one of my favorite Haydn string quartets, the Lark, in this acoustically perfect setting is sheer pleasure for all of the string quartet members. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72ZV3lpzYkk

Program Robert Schumann – String Quartet in A minor, Op. 41, No. 1 Sergei Taneyev – String Trio in D Major Claude Debussy – String Quartet in G minor Op. 10 Dmitri Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 49 Dmitri Shostakovich – String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110 […]

I am especially happy to return to this venue, the FirstUnitedMethodistChurch, in Whittier. This church offers a splendid setting for chamber music and solo recitals. Haydn’s “Lark” String Quartet is so sunny in character which is full of beautiful tunes and it brings joy to the listening experience. The acoustical qualities are perfect for the […]

Recorded Live. Here you hear one of the most frequently played violin sonatas by Cesar Franck performed live along with a hidden treasure by Franck’s student, Vincent d’Indy. The Vincent d’Indy sonata has similar characteristics of the musical form of his predecessor. Vincent d’Indy – Sonata for Violin and Piano Cesar Franck – Sonata for […]

The last disc of this series is devoted to John Corigiliano’s early violin sonata ,Samuel Gardner’s  From the Canebrake. Leon Stein’s Six Preludes and Invocations and Dances are presented here in celebration of the composer’s 100th anniversary.   John Corigliano – Sonata for Violin and Piano Samuel Gardner – From the Canebrake Leon Stein – […]

Time to celebrate Valentine’s Day. These tangos will definitely enrich your holiday with great melodies and stylish rhythms of these mysterious dances. As de copas – M. Feijoo C’est Bon D’aimer – R. Dehoncin Le Tango Select – C. Corchia & R. Grolier http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a6PGtHYclo

This second CD of American classics features Ernest Bloch’s Suite for Violin Solo which I perform frequently. This composition is influenced by Bach’s Solo Sonatas. Also included is the rarely played Nuit Exotique. Leon Stein was a good friend of mine and I am pleased to include his violin concerto to commemorate his 100th anniversary. […]

Program Franz Joseph Haydn – String Quartet in C Major, “The Bird”, Op. 33, No. 3 W.A. Mozart – String Quartet No. 14 in G Major, “Spring”, KV. 387 W.A. Mozart – String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, “Dissonance”, KV. 465   Personnel Mischa Lefkowitz, Violin Claire-Jeanne Martin, Violin Thomas Hall, Viola Richard Treat, […]

Program Mozart – Violin Sonata, K. 526 Brahms – Violin Sonata No. 3 Capeletti – Cariatudes Sarasate – Introduction and Tarantella http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neJumAPfdN8 It is a pleasure to present to you my recital with pianist Brooks Smith, Jascha Heifetz’s collobarator and his frequent accompanist in recitals.l This album features Mozart’s late A-Major sonata along with Brahms’ […]

I am pleased to launch three disc recordings of American music. In this album, William Grant Still is featured in his major violin masterworks. His music is so colorful, full of jazzy and romantic idioms. Charles Wakefield Cadman’s neglected violin sonata definitely shows his love towards the Romantic style which is apparent throughout the work. […]

When: Sunday, October 27th, 2013 at 4PM Where: Tehachapi, CA   It is always a pleasure to come to Tehacahapi, CA: a hidden treasure town in Kern County. Its arts community which takes pride in having a symphony orchestra. I performed with them on many occassions concertos by Mozart, works by Tchaikovsky, Wieniawski, Saint-Saens, and […]

Where? – South Pasadena United Methodist Church When? – Saturday, October 19th, 2013 at 3:00PM   Program Vivaldi – La Cetra Concerto, Op. 9, No. 2, RV 345 Rossini – Duo for Cello and Contrabass Handel/Halvorsen – Passacaglia for Violin and Cello Gliere – Duo for Violin and Contrabass Bach – Selected Movements http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIP-89rGs5o This […]

I am looking forward to this upcoming DVD release which you can buy here. It includes Romantic works from Brahms to Sibelius. Among violin concertos, you will find the lesser known Faure Violin Concerto, a work which has been lost but now the first movement is preserved in its entirety. Among shorter works, Ysaye’s Solo Sonata No. 6 […]

Music is a very important part of Mexican culture and is always part of a celebration, whether big or small. Ranchera music draws on traditional folklore and its songs are usually about love, patriotism or nature. “El Grito Mexicano” a yell that is done during instrumental interludes either by the musicians or by members of […]