Jonathan Leshnoff archives
Scope and Contents
This collection represents the creative works of Jonathan Leshnoff, composer and Towson University faculty member. Works begin in 1987 and continue into the present. The materials consist largely of musical sketches, drafts, and scores. Other materials include correspondence, composition references, ephemera, and recordings.
Dates
- Creation: 1987-2019
Language of Materials
A majority of the materials are in English; materials in Hebrew and other languages are indicated when available.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials may be reproduced for commercial or non-commercial purposes in whole or part for academic publication or presentations, public displays or performance, reprographic or electronic reproduction, and distribution via the internet but all requests must be submitted to Jonathan Leshnoff in writing. He reserves the right to refuse requests or charge a use or other fee for use of the materials.
Biographical / Historical
Jonathan Leshnoff was born on September 8, 1973 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Susan and Stephen Leshnoff. He began composing at the age of six while attending public elementary school in New Jersey. He attended John Hopkins University and the Peabody Conservatory, earning bachelor's degrees in anthropology and music in 1995. He went on to receive his Master's of Music and Doctor of Music degrees from the Peabody Conservatory and the University of Maryland.
He began working at Towson University in 2001 and currently teaches orchestration, music history on contemporary music, and music theory. Jonathan became the Composer in Residence with the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra beginning in 2007.
His works have been performed by more than 60 orchestras worldwide earning international acclaim for their harmonies, complexity, and impactful themes. Over the course of his career, he has received commisions from Carnegie Hall, major symphonies such as Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Kansas City, and Philadelphia, as well as others such as the Buffalo Philharmonic. Soloists have included Gil and Orli Shaham, Roberto Diaz, Alex Kerr and Manuel Barrueco.
Extent
60 Linear Feet
Arrangement
Series were chosen to reflect how pieces are designated within Jonathan Leshnoff’s catalog of published music. Subseries are works within the series designation and are arranged chronologically by release date. In the case of multiple releases in the same year, they are subsequently arranged alphabetically. Sub-subseries reflect the nature of the creative process. Materials that could not be identified have been placed into their own subseries that reflect the stage in the process such as sketches and drafts and are arranged chronologically.
Sub-Series may be located in multiple boxes due to size or type.
Cultural context
Genre / Form
- Cantorial music
- Choral music
- Concerto
- Correspondence
- Drafts
- Ensembles, Chamber music
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- ...without a chance
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- 7 glances at a mirage
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Concertos, clarinet, orchestra
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Concertos, flute, orchestra
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Concertos, guitar, orchestra
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Concertos, trombone, orchestra
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Concertos, violin, orchestra
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Concertos, violin, viola, orchestra
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Cosmic echoes
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Cosmic variations on a haunted theme
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Distant reflections
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Double concerto for violin, viola and orchestra
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Edelman string quartet
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Forgotten chants and refrains
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Innerspace
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Instrumental music
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Instrumental music. Selections
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Nekudim
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Pearl German
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Quartets, strings, no. 1
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Quartets, violins (2), viola, cello, no. 1
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Quartets, violins (2), viola, cello, no. 2
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Seven glances at a mirage
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Starburst
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Symphonies, no. 1
- Leshnoff, Jonathan M., 1973- Symphonies, no. 2
- Magazines
- Music
- Music
- Music -- 20th century
- Music -- 21st century
- Newspapers
- Oratorio
- Photographs
- Postcards
- Scores
- Sketches
- Solo
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Jonathan Leshnoff archives
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Kylie Lewis, John Esh
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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Repository Details
Part of the Towson University Special Collections and University Archives Repository