Josefowicz made her Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 16 and immediately followed this with her debut recording of the Tchaikovsky and the Sibelius concertos for Philips Classics. Since that time, she has appeared with many of the world’s most prestigious orchestras and conductors. A regular, close collaborator with leading composers of the day such as John Adams and Oliver Knussen, Josefowicz is a strong advocate of new music – a characteristic which is reflected in her diverse programmes and her enthusiasm to première new works.
During the 2008/09 and 2009/10 seasons, she will premiere violin concertos written for her by Steve Mackey (with the BBC Philharmonic and the St Louis Symphony Orchestra), Colin Matthews and Esa-Pekka Salonen.
Josefowicz was awarded a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 2008, joining prominent scientists, writers and musicians who have made unique contributions to contemporary life.
Leila Josefowicz plays on a 1724 Guarneri del Gesu violin.
Biography
Leila Josefowicz named as MacArthur Fellow 2008
Summer 07: Triumph at 2007 Echo Klassik Awards
