Mariam Batsashvili

Mariam Batsashvili, described by Concerti as a “pianistic charm offensive from Georgia,” is regarded internationally as one of the most expressive soloists and fascinating musical personalities of her generation. Born in Tbilisi, she possesses the rare gift of turning every phrase into something special. She began piano studies at the age of five with Natalie Natsvlishvilian at the Evgeni Mikeladze Music School in her hometown. At the same time, she developed a particular passion for the vast piano works and symphonic poems of Franz Liszt. She continued her studies at the Liszt Academy of Music in Weimar under the guidance of Grigory Gruzman. In 2011, she received an award at the Franz Liszt Competition for Young Pianists in Weimar. A decisive breakthrough in her career came in Utrecht in 2014, when she won the 10th Franz Liszt Piano Competition, which brought her worldwide attention.

She has given recitals in more than 30 countries across Asia, Europe, as well as North and South America. In addition, she has performed with leading orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the Brussels Philharmonic. Since 2017 she has been an official Yamaha Artist. In the summer of 2019, her Warner debut recording Chopin & Liszt was released. The Guardian praised her not only for her virtuosity but also for her unique sensitivity to “Liszt’s inner life, his melancholy, and his nonchalant poetry.”