Dutch violinist Liza Ferschtman is known for her passionate performances, interesting programs and communicative qualities on stage. The daughter of Russian musicians, Liza Ferschtman grew up constantly surrounded by music.
One of her earliest major influences was the violinist Philipp Hirschhorn, a close family friend. She received her formal training from Herman Krebbers at the Amsterdam Conservatory, Ida Kavafian at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia and David Takeno in London.
In 2006 she received the highest accolade awarded to a musician in the Netherlands, the Dutch Music Award.
The Beethoven concerto premiered in Vienna on December 23, 1806; the super conservative Viennese public was likely expecting a work in the traditional style where the orchestra introduces the main themes before the soloist begins. Beethoven instead began with the Tympani starting with 5 soft beats in D, prior to the rest of the orchestra joining in…
Here is what ought to blow you away: Liza Ferschtman’s beautiful performance of the Beethoven Violin Concerto:
