Lisa Batiashvili feels a close connection to conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, valuing their organic and moving musical unfolding.
Composer Biography
Sergei Prokofiev completed his First Violin Concerto in 1917 during the Russian Revolution, in the resort town of Kislovodsk, before his exile to America and Western Europe.
Recording & Production
This album was supported by the Tsinandali Estate in Georgia, a historic site known for its wine production and cultural significance.
Historical Context
The Tsinandali Estate, which supported this album, was the cultural and intellectual center of Georgia, where European-style wine and classical music were first encouraged.
Performer Biography
Lisa Batiashvili, the violinist on this album, grew up in Tbilisi, Georgia, and moved to Germany in 1991, where she studied with Mark Lubotsky.
Composer Biography
Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto was written in 1935, shortly before his final return to the Soviet Union, at a time when the Stalinist Terror was peaking.
Cultural Impact
Prokofiev's 'Dance of the Knights' from Romeo and Juliet has inspired rock bands and was used in a Chanel advertising spot.
