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Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 1

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Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 1
Studio album by
Released1 June 2005
GenreClassical
Length72:39
LabelDeutsche Grammophon
Nicola Benedetti chronology
Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 1
(2005)
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
(2006)

Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 1 is the first studio album by Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti.

Album information

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Benedetti's debut album released on the Deutsche Grammophon label in April 2005 includes Szymanowski's Concerto No. 1, the Chausson Poème, the Havanaise by Saint-Saëns, and a trio of contemplative miniatures by Massenet, Brahms (arranged by Jascha Heifetz) and John Tavener, the last of which, Fragment for the Virgin, was written for her.[1][2][3]

The album's release in the USA was in May 2006.[4]

Track listing

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  1. "Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 35"
    1. I. Vivace assai - 12:37
    2. II. "Subito vivace assai scherzando" - 8:53
    3. III. "Cadenza" - 5:21
  2. "Havanaise for Violin And Orchestra, Op. 83" – 10:13
  3. "Poeme for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 25" – 16:41
  4. "Meditation From Thais" – 5:31
  5. "Wie melodien zieht es mir" – 3:15
  6. "Fragment for the Virgin' - 4:18
  7. "Vocalise" – 6:11
  8. "Meditation From Thais (Backing Track)" – 5:50

References

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  1. ^ Nicola Benedetti (IMG Artist)
  2. ^ Holden, Anthony (22 May 2005). "Classical Music". The Observer. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  3. ^ Canning, Hugh (8 May 2005). "Classical: New Releases: Nicola Benedetti: Works by Szymanowski, Chausson, Tavener et al". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  4. ^ Lewis, Dave. "Nicola Benedetti Plays Szymanowski, Chausson, Saint-Saëns". Allmusic. Retrieved 27 June 2020.