Guitarist David Leisner returns to 19th-century guitar repertoire with 'Charms to Soothe'

In 1984, guitarist David Leisner was diagnosed with focal dystonia. After a severe injury that paused his career for 12 years, he was able to return to performing. Find out more about his journey to recovery and his new album on New Classical Tracks, with host Julie Amacher.

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On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason explores the music of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn. In particular, she talks about Fanny’s ‘Easter Sonata,’ which was for many years thought to have been composed by her brother. Listen now!

On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra honor conductor Lukas Foss and his legacy on their latest album, featuring his Symphony No. 1. Listen now!

On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Jan Vogler presents the world premiere recording of the Cello Concerto by Enrique Casals, as well as a more familiar one, on his latest album. Listen now!

On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Danish String Quartet goes traditional with the acclaimed ensemble’s third collection of folk songs, ‘Keel Road.’ Listen now with guest host Valerie Kahler.

On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ soprano Karen Slack delves into her new album, ‘Beyond the Years: Unpublished Songs of Florence Price,’ which features 16 world-premiere recordings. Listen now!

On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ guitarist Sharon Isbin builds on the energy of a historic concert performance with ‘Live in Aspen’ and shares a memorable anecdote about legendary mentor Andres Segovia. Listen now!