Nonesuch Records releases John Adams’ Scheherazade.2. The 50-minute work, which the composer calls a “dramatic symphony,” was written for the violinist Leila JosNonesuch Records releases John Adams’ Scheherazade.2. The 50-minute work, which the composer calls a “dramatic symphony,” was written for the violinist Leila Josefowicz, with whom Adams collaborated closely during its composition and who has played it with leading orchestras around the world since its 2015 premiere by the New York Philharmonic. This recording was made during February 2016 performances by the St. Louis Symphony led by Music Director David Robertson.efowicz, with whom Adams collaborated closely during its composition and who has played it with leading orchestras around the world since its 2015 premiere by the New York Philharmonic. This recording was made during February 2016 performances by the St. Louis Symphony led by Music Director David Robertson.