Jonathan Leshnoff Is One Of The Most Exciting Voices In Contemporary American Music, And His Lyricism Is Accompanied By Vibrant Expressive Qualities. The String Quartet No. 2 Reflects The Personal Qualities Of Those Who Commissioned It With Originality And Vitality, Leshnoff Embracing Both Mystery And Klezmer Inspired Writing. Seven Glances At A Mirage Creates Shifting Perspectives And Contrasted Sonorities, Whilst Cosmic Variations On A Haunted Theme Alternates Between Hints Of Bachian Chorales And Bartók Inspired Drama. …Without A Chance Is A Response To 9/11, Where Abrupt Rhythms Are Movingly Resolved. “Leshnoff Is Excitingly ‘The Real Deal’.’’ (Fanfare On 8.559398)