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Visions of Prokofiev

Lisa Batiashvili (violin)

Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Visions of Prokofiev

Awards:

Nézet-Séguin cues a fine-spun accompaniment at the start and close of No. 1. Whereas he, the COR and Batiashvili collude for a carping attack at the centre of the Scherzo…She perfectly captures...

Visions of Prokofiev

Lisa Batiashvili (violin)

Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Yannick Nézet-Séguin

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Awards:

Nézet-Séguin cues a fine-spun accompaniment at the start and close of No. 1. Whereas he, the COR and Batiashvili collude for a carping attack at the centre of the Scherzo…She perfectly captures...

About

After the outstanding critical acclaim of her previous album of Tchaikovsky & Sibelius Violin Concertos with Staatskapelle Berlin and Daniel Barenboim, Lisa Batiashvili presents a masterful version of Prokofiev's two violin concertos, in another first-class musical partnership, with Chamber Orchestra of Europe and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. With her unique talent to turn standard repertoire into something new, fresh, elegant and special, this album will allow the listener to rediscover Prokofiev through Lisa’s eyes. Set for release on 2 February 2018, the album features the core classic Prokofiev (violin concertos), as well as selected movements of his famous ballets with their very recognizable tunes (Cinderella, Romeo and Juliet, The Love for Three Oranges), newly arranged for Solo Violin and Orchestra by Tamás Batiashvili, Lisa’s father.

Contents and tracklist

Dance Of The Knights (Arr. For Solo Violin And Orchestra By Tamás Batiashvili)
Track length3:45
1. Andantino
Track length9:57
2. Scherzo. Vivacissimo
Track length3:52
3. Moderato
Track length8:57
Grand Waltz (Arr. For Solo Violin And Orchestra By Tamás Batiashvili)
Track length5:18
1. Allegro moderato
Track length10:43
2. Andante assai
Track length9:16
3. Allegro, ben marcato
Track length6:18
Grand March (Arr. For Solo Violin And Orchestra By Tamás Batiashvili)
Track length1:36

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Awards and reviews

March 2018

Nézet-Séguin cues a fine-spun accompaniment at the start and close of No. 1. Whereas he, the COR and Batiashvili collude for a carping attack at the centre of the Scherzo…She perfectly captures the music’s sardonic spirit without overdoing the aggression. I also appreciate her free-flowing way with the solo opening of the Second Concerto, her subtle use of portamento and the sweetness of the first movement’s second subject.

17th March 2018

Everything's perfectly judged: the scherzo [of the First Concerto] whizzes past, and the finale’s ticking clock has the right amount of dry wit. The end is a treat, Batiashvili and Nézet-Seguin disappearing into the ether, arm in arm…These are technically immaculate, thoughtful performances, handsomely recorded.
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