With 'panache and precision' as her hallmark qualities (BBC Music Magazine), German violinist Lea Birringer has built a reputation for performances of both technical brilliance and deep artistic conviction. Hailed as 'one of the most talented violinists of her generation' (Pizzicato), she continues to captivate audiences with a rare combination of expressive range and conceptual clarity.

With her latest recording of Jean Sibelius' and Karol Szymanowski's violin concertos, Lea Birringer explores two fascinating sound worlds. Together with the Rheinische Philharmonie under Benjamin Shwartz, she brings out the majestic drama of Sibelius and the colorful, expressionistic depth of Szymanowski. The album is completed by Armas Järnefelt’s touching Berceuse.

'A most enjoyable album.' (Gramophone)

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The trailer for the new CD is online – featuring glimpses from the studio, moments from the recording process, and of course: music. Join Lea Birringer on a musical journey full of intensity and rich colors – a first taste of her new album.

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The German violinist Lea Birringer has been appointed to the faculty of the Hochschule für Musik Würzburg, where she will hold a professorship. She will also serve on the leadership team of the school's Pre-College program, where she will shape the curriculum for the school's youngest students.

The International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) announced the nominations for their Awards 2023.

Lea Birringer is among the nominees with her album of violin concertos by Mendelssohn and Christian Sinding, joining the best musicians and recordings of this year.

Lea Birringer’s first concerto recording is a fascinating combination of the well known with a delightful concerto that does not deserve the obscurity to which it has been consigned.

Background information about the programme and the recording can be discovered in the video trailer.

'In every track, Birringer solidifies her rising stardom as one of Europe’s most recognized and accomplished violinists.' (Fanfare)

'Obviously, this enthusiastic young woman loves to cross well-worn boundaries.' This is what the German music magazine FonoForum says about the curious violinist, who fascinates with her unusual choice of programs.
With her album 'Transformation', on which she combines well-known works by Bach and Ysaye with unknown pieces by Auerbach, von Knorr and Reger, she has now been nominated multiple times for the German classical music award 'Opus Klassik' in the category 'Solo Recording' among others.
In the category 'Innovative Concert of the Year', she has been nominated for her extraordinary 'Transformation' recitals featuring 'an ingenious programme celebrating the seemingly inescapable creative impact of Bach’s solo violin music.' (The Strad)