Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 1

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

Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 1
Studio album by Nicola Benedetti
Released	1 June 2005
Genre	Classical
Length	72:39
Label	Deutsche Grammophon
Nicola Benedetti chronology
Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 1 (2005) Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto (2006)

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

References

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.