About -

Hi! I’m Leslie Shank—a violinist, violist, and photographer. My life has always been a mix of music and images. I spent 30 years playing with The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and I helped start the chamber music group,The Isles Ensemble. I’ve played at Carnegie Hall, traveled to festivals all over, and toured with Musicians from Marlboro. These days, I also perform in a violin and guitar duo with my husband, Joseph Hagedorn.

Honestly, whether I’m on stage or out with my camera, I’m just chasing moments that feel meaningful. Music and photography both let me share emotion and detail—sometimes it’s something big and dramatic, sometimes it’s a tiny, fleeting scene.