Shorena Tsintsabadze

For Georgian pianist Shorena Tsintsabadze, there is no more beautiful place in the world than her homeland.

For Georgian pianist Shorena Tsintsabadze, there is no more beautiful place in the world than her homeland.

For Georgian pianist Shorena Tsintsabadze, Sergei Rachmaninoff has always been a shining example of an unwavering devotion to music that has always encouraged her to strive for artistic excellence. With this album she pays tribute to him on the occasion of his 150th birthday and the 80th anniversary of his death and presents some of his remarkable, incredibly timeless works.

This recording combines three composers whose works largely defined the Romantic era—their piano music was indispensable for the creation of this album, Dedication.

It is with pride that I present a special edition dedicated to the famous pianist, composer and conductor Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff, whose profound musical genius has left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. His music seamlessly blends elements of Russian Romanticism with influences from Western European traditions, creating a distinctive, expressive style and the ability to evoke a wide range of emotions. He has always been a shining example of unwavering dedication to music for me and has always encouraged me to persevere and strive for artistic excellence despite personal and professional challenges. With this album, I pay tribute to Sergei Rachmaninoff on the occasion of his 150th birthday and the 80th anniversary of his death, and present some of his remarkable and timeless works. Another important person in my life, on whose 80th anniversary I am producing this album, is Maestro Vakhtang Jordania. We recorded Rachmaninoff's Second Concerto with the Russian Federal Orchestra in Moscow in 2000, when I was 18 years old, after winning the "Jordania Special Prize" at the International Competition in Italy. That was my very first CD recording and one of the most remarkable moments in my life, motivating me in many ways.