Leila Josefowicz: musical explorer

By Laura Volpi, 17 October 2018

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“There is incredible music being composed today. Let me be a messenger of it.”

Nahoko Gotoh, 23rd April

Five years ago, the Japanese violinist made the spontaneous decision to enter the prestigious Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition. She talks about how her win in 2022 was a musically life-changing experience.

Rhapsody in Bucharest: Nemanja Radulović on the Enescu Competition

Peter Quantrill, 12th March

The Serbian-French violinist talks about what makes the George Enescu International Competition special, his experiences winning in 2001, and performing Enescu, Beethoven and Prokofiev.

How to change your life: Augustin Hadelich

Frank Kuznik, 1st December

Renowned German violinist talks about the life-changing effects of International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, how it feels more like a violin festival, and how there are no small or big concerts.

Stylus fantasticus: Vojtěch Jakl on Early music in Czechia

Lawrence Dunn, 3rd November

Taking a broad look at the current state of Early music across Europe, we talk to young artists in several countries – beginning with talented young Czech violinist, Vojtěch Jakl.

Sunshine and vitamins: Mozart’s Violin Concerto no. 5

Bachtrack, 10th October

The City of Birmingham Symphony’s leader talks about leading Mozart’s last Violin Concerto – a work full of sunshine, clarity and transparency.

From the first bar: Bomsori journeys with Seoul Philharmonic

SangKwon Lee, 1st October

The Korean violinist talks about making her debut with the Seoul Philharmonic, and heading to the US on a tour which includes the orchestra’s first Carnegie Hall appearance for 18 years.

Laura Volpi

Laura Volpi used to be Bachtrack's Commissioning Editor. Having studied singing as part of the choir of Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, in her native Italy, she has a soft spot for Mozart operas and contemporary dance, but also loves all classical music. A published author and magazine writer, in summer you can find her queuing for the Proms or in Hyde Park listening to Vivaldi while feeding carrots to squirrels.