Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 1 Explained

Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 1
Type:	studio
Artist:	Nicola Benedetti
Cover:	Nicola benedetti-szymanowski.jpg
Released:	1 June 2005
Genre:	Classical
Length:	72:39
Label:	Deutsche Grammophon
Next Title:	Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Next Year:	2006

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

Album information

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

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

Notes and References

1. http://www.imgartists.com/?page=artist&id=201 Nicola Benedetti (IMG Artist)
2. News: Holden . Anthony . Classical Music . The Observer . 22 May 2005. 27 June 2020.
3. News: Canning . Hugh . Classical: New Releases: Nicola Benedetti: Works by Szymanowski, Chausson, Tavener et al . Sunday Times . 8 May 2005. 27 June 2020. subscription.
4. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=nicola-benedetti-plays-szymanowski-chausson-saint-saëns-mw0001849814|pure_url=yes}} Nicola Benedetti Plays Szymanowski, Chausson, Saint-Saëns ]. Dave . Lewis . Allmusic. 27 June 2020.