Visual Album available in HD and UHD
Pure DSD 256 Recording available in 2ch Stereo DSD 64, 128, 256, 512 and DXD – Exclusive Early Release NativeDSD Members

From an early age, violinist Niek Baar formed a deep and lasting connection with Beethoven’s Violin Concerto—an encounter that ignited a lifelong love for the instrument itself. First captivated at the age of eight, Niek recalls an early attempt to tackle the concerto’s iconic Rondo, guided wisely by a teacher who advised patience. Nevertheless, the piece remained a touchstone throughout his development, symbolising both inspiration and aspiration over many years of musical growth.

This performance of the concerto marks a milestone in the violinist’s journey and has been preserved in both audio and film. Recorded alongside the Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra, the project captures the purity and sincerity of a live performance. Though some viewed the live recording as ambitious, Niek embraced the opportunity to immortalise an honest moment of artistic evolution. The recording stands not just as a document of achievement, but as a heartfelt tribute to the music that continues to shape his path.

Recorded by renowned engineer Jared Sacks in Pure DSD 256, Beethoven Violin Concerto is the first release from his new label Pelle D’oca:
“Italian for goosebumps.
The name alone whispers what the music promises:
those rare, electric moments when sound brushes the skin
and memories awaken,
carried from the past by a single note. Music has always done that for me —
called back forgotten feelings,
wrapped time in melody.
With this new label, I hope to pass that experience on to you. Pelle D’oca is not just a name;
it’s a commitment —
to artists of the highest caliber
and to sound so pure, it disappears,
leaving only the music
and the emotion it stirs.”

Niek Baar – violin
Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra
Michael Waterman