Album insights
Upon seeing Lisa Batiashvili perform on a television broadcast of Sibelius' Violin Concerto, Daniel Barenboim immediately knew that one day they would perform it together. In 2016, his vision came to fruition as they presented the concerto in Berlin before 40,000 spectators. Batiashvili's mastery of the technically demanding piece by Sibelius, a renowned violinist in his own right, showcased her as a world-class violinist. Encouraged by Barenboim, she also delved into Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, delivering a pure and interpretation-free recording that captures the essence of human pain. Both artists meticulously structured the intense emotions of Tchaikovsky's work while preserving its heartfelt essence. Supported by the warm tones of the Staatskapelle Berlin, Batiashvili's virtuosity received a stellar musical backbone for this exceptional recording.