Biography

Leonid Plashinov-Johnson joined the San Francisco Symphony viola section at the beginning of this season. Previously a member of the St. Louis Symphony, he is a laureate of multiple competitions, most recently the Primrose International Viola Competition, and has participated in the Yellow Barn, Ravinia, and AIMS festivals. Born in Russia, he graduated from New England Conservatory, where he won the concerto competition.


(11/2022)