Lisa Batiashvili - City Lights (LP)

Deutsche Grammophon proudly presents 'City Lights', a captivating album by the esteemed violinist, Lisa Batiashvili. Released on 5 June 2020, this classical masterpiece weaves a sonic tapestry that transports listeners to iconic cities around the world.

With a duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes, 'City Lights' is a carefully curated collection of 13 tracks, each one a testament to Batiashvili's technical prowess and emotional depth. The album takes us on a journey through the sounds of Charlie Chaplin's 'Limelight' and 'Modern Times', with arrangements that showcase the violinist's remarkable expressiveness.

From the elegant 'Paris Violon' to the lively 'Furioso Galopp', and from the poignant 'Love Theme From "Cinema Paradiso"' to the stirring 'Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, B. 178, "From the New World"', Batiashvili's playing is characterised by its lyricism, nuance, and technical precision. The album also features arrangements of beloved classics, including 'Ich ruf zu dir, BWV 639' and 'Adios Nonino', each one reimagined with Batiashvili's unique voice.

Throughout 'City Lights', Batiashvili is accompanied by a range of talented musicians, including orchestras, pianists, and guitarists, all of whom add their own distinctive colours to the musical palette. The result is an album that is at once a celebration of the classical tradition and a testament to the versatility and creativity of its performers. With 'City Lights', Lisa Batiashvili reminds us of the power of music to evoke emotions, spark memories, and bring people together in a shared experience of beauty and wonder.