Beethoven with the LA Phil
I've seldom seen the kind of mastery that suggests complete freedom from the struggle for intonation, pure sound and artistic clarity
Violinist.com
“Even when watching very fine violinists, I’ve seldom seen the kind of mastery that suggests complete freedom from the struggle for intonation, pure sound and artistic clarity. But on Friday that is exactly what Berlin-based violinist Lisa Batiashvili displayed – a rare kind of precision and purpose, paired with daring and abandon, as she performed the Beethoven Violin Concerto with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor Robin Ticciati at Walt Disney Concert Hall.”
“Drawing a light, sweet tone from her 1739 Guarneri del Gesù violin, Batiashvili’s characterization was committed to exploring every hill and crevice of the score. There were suspenseful fluctuations in tempo that nonetheless held on to the line and extraordinary control of contrasting dynamics from both soloist and orchestra.”