“Lika Bibileishvili is a jewel among the pianists of the young generation. She played my piano cycles KOSMOS and BUCH DER STERNE with a brilliant technique and a sensuous sound that is without equal. Under her hands, a piano becomes a fireworks display.” Wilfried Hiller
The Georgian-born pianist Lika Bibileishvili is among the most outstanding musicians of her generation. Born in Batumi, she began playing the piano at the age of four. Her musical development was shaped by her extraordinary talent and deeply influenced by the rich traditions of Georgian folklore and its polyphonic music. Alongside her piano studies, she trained in the Georgian National Ballet from the age of four, later performing as a soloist. This profound artistic immersion in music, dance, and Georgian culture has uniquely shaped her musical sensibility, tone colors, and rhythmic expression.
At the age of ten, she began studying with Nana Shaladze at the Central Music School of the Conservatory in Batumi. At just twelve years old, she made her debut performing Sergei Rachmaninoff’s First Piano Concerto—a remarkable milestone that marked the beginning of her promising career.
At nineteen, Lika Bibileishvili moved to Munich, where she studied with Volker Banfield, Antti Siirala, and Franz Massinger. In 2016, she continued her education at the Mozarteum in Salzburg under Peter Lang. However, the most profound influence on her artistic development came from her studies with the legendary Dmitri Bashkirov. The great master of the Russian piano school recognized her exceptional talent and mentored her intensively, leading her to earn the rare status of his “favorite student.”
In 2018, Lika Bibileishvili released her debut solo album with the prestigious label Farao Classics, featuring works by Prokofiev, Ravel, Sibelius, and Bartók. The recording gained immediate critical acclaim and was nominated in five categories for the Opus Klassik (formerly Echo Klassik). Critics praised it as a remarkable debut of a versatile artist:
- “With sharpness but without self-indulgent brutality, Lika Bibileishvili plays Sergei Prokofiev’s Sixth Piano Sonata… For her, melody, not mechanics, takes center stage. … She possesses power, agility, skill, and musical foresight.” Dr. Jan Brachmann, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
- “She plays Prokofiev’s sonata with power and expression: bitterness, menace, irony, and ghostly figures fleeting by—her interpretation evokes compelling psychological images. Her approach to Ravel’s ‘Gaspard de la Nuit’ is atmospheric and poetic, not as dense as some other pianists’, but instead immersed in wonderful tone colors.” Pizzicato, Remy Franck
- “With her debut album, Lika Bibileishvili presents herself as a multifaceted young pianist capable of enriching the virtuoso piano repertoire of the 20th century, bridging late Romantic drama with modern influences. She effortlessly combines passion, elegance, pianistic brilliance, and profound musical expression.”
WDR 3, Tonart, Annabell Thiel
Beyond these outstanding reviews, the Süddeutsche Zeitung recognized her as an exceptional artistic personality:
- It is time for the music world to discover this extraordinary musician.” Dr. Gottfried Knapp, Süddeutsche Zeitung
Lika Bibileishvili’s performances regularly take her to some of the most prestigious concert halls across Europe and Asia, including the Munich Philharmonie, Herkulessaal, and Suntory Hall in Tokyo. She is a sought-after artist at renowned festivals such as the Klavierfestival Ruhr, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, Hohenloher Kultursommer, and the Carl Orff Festival in Andechs. A highlight of her career was her performance of Dmitri Shostakovich’s First Piano Concerto at the Altmark Festival, accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine.
Another milestone in her artistic work was her collaboration with the HR Broadcasting Corporation in 2018, where she recorded works by the renowned Georgian composer Giya Kancheli. This project received significant attention, showcasing her ability to convey the deep emotions and unique character of Kancheli’s music with remarkable sensitivity.
A live recording of her solo recital at the Klavierfestival Ruhr, featuring Beethoven’s Variations Cycles, demonstrates her virtuosity and profound musical artistry. Her interpretations are distinguished by refined taste, electrifying temperament, and an exceptional palette of tonal imagination.
Lika Bibileishvili places a strong focus on the great masterpieces of Romanticism, Late Romanticism, and Impressionism. Her wide-ranging repertoire includes some of the most demanding works in piano literature. She draws inspiration from musical icons such as Sergei Rachmaninoff, Arthur Rubinstein, Vladimir Horowitz, and Sviatoslav Richter.
Fluent in five languages—German, English, French, Russian, and Georgian—she brings a global perspective to her artistic journey. Since 2024, she has been a faculty member at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich.
With her brilliant technique, unique sensitivity to sound, and a vast spectrum of expressive possibilities, Lika Bibileishvili captivates audiences worldwide, leaving a lasting mark on the international music scene.