Episode 01: Lisa Batiashvili on the Sibelius Violin Concerto

Welcome to the very first episode of The Strad podcast. Violinist Lisa Batiashvili speaks to online editor of The Strad Davina Shum ahead of her performance of the Sibelius violin concerto for Audi Summer Concerts. Listen to hear Lisa’s personal insights on the piece, advice for violinists new to the piece and what it’s like to perform during a pandemic. Remember to visit thestrad.com for the latest news and all things to do with string playing – and if you like what you see, register and subscribe to access exclusive archival content from 2010 onwards. Find us on social media: Facebook.com/thestrad Twitter: @TheStradMag Instagram: @the_strad_ Excerpt of Sibelius violin concerto in D minor, first movement used with permission from Lisa Batiashvili. Tchaikovsky/Sibelius Lisa BatiashviliStaatskapelle BerlinDaniel Barenboim UPC: 00028947960386   Photo: Chris Singer