The Binding of Isaac Violin Concerto: Video Premiere

A video of Baruch Berliner’s Violin Concerto No. 2: The Binding of Isaac, performed by the Kaliningrad Symphony Orchestra at the concert hall of the Sergei Rachmaninov College of Music, has been released on the composer’s YouTube channel and other media platforms. The performance was part of a concert series that brings together distinguished artists and rising talent.

The concerto is based on Baruch Berliner’s symphonic poem of the same name, inspired by the well-known Old Testament narrative where the Lord, seeking to test Abraham’s faith, commanded him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac.

The piece comprises five movements:
• Hineni / Here I am, my LORD
• The Departure
• The Question
• The Binding of Isaac
• The Blessing and Prayer

Nikita Borisoglebsky, Merited Artist of Russia, performed on violin. A laureate of numerous international competitions, he is a soloist with the Moscow Philharmonic and represented Russia at the 2002 Eurovision Young Musicians competition.

Conducted by Mikhail Kirchhoff
Produced by Nachum Slutzker