Nicola Benedetti's "Mendelssohn Violin Concerto" is a captivating classical album released on January 1, 2006, under the Decca (UMO) label. This 56-minute collection showcases Benedetti's extraordinary talent and her deep connection with the violin. The album features a stunning performance of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14, divided into three movements: "Allegro molto appassionato," "Andante," and "Allegro non troppo - Allegro molto vivace." Beyond the concerto, the album offers a delightful array of pieces, including Mozart's "Adagio in E Major, K. 261" and "Rondo in C Major, K. 373," Schubert's "Serenade ('Standchen' No. 4 from Schwanengesang D. 957)," and traditional Scottish melodies like "Ave Maria" and selections from "From Ayrshire." Nicola Benedetti's virtuosic playing and expressive phrasing bring a fresh perspective to these timeless classics, making this album a treasure for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: 1. Allegro molto appassionatoFelix Mendelssohn, Nicola Benedetti, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, James MacMillan
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: 2. AndanteFelix Mendelssohn, Nicola Benedetti, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, James MacMillan
Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14: 3. Allegro non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceFelix Mendelssohn, Nicola Benedetti, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, James MacMillan
Adagio in E Major, K. 261Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Nicola Benedetti, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Rondo in C Major, K. 373Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Nicola Benedetti, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, James MacMillan
Serenade ("Standchen" No. 4 from Schwanengesang D. 957)Franz Schubert, Nicola Benedetti, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Ave MariaFranz Schubert, Nicola Benedetti, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, James MacMillan
From Ayrshire: Largo, molto rubatoJames MacMillan, Nicola Benedetti, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
From Ayrshire: Like a Very Fast ReelJames MacMillan, Nicola Benedetti, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
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