Nicola Benedetti, the acclaimed violinist, invites you to experience a captivating journey through a diverse collection of classical pieces on her album "Violin Café." Released on November 21, 2025, under Decca Music Group Ltd., this 56-minute album showcases Benedetti's virtuosity and versatility, accompanied by an ensemble of guitar, accordion, and cello, with occasional features of Scottish smallpipes.
The album opens with a vibrant arrangement of Chopin's Polonaise de concert in D Major, followed by a delicate Sicilienne, previously attributed to Paradis. Benedetti's rendition of Peter Maxwell Davies' Farewell to Stromness is a poignant highlight, arranged for the unique combination of violin, guitar, accordion, and cello. The Carmen Fantasy by Sarasate is presented in three distinct movements, each showcasing Benedetti's technical prowess and expressive depth.
From Jewish Life by Bloch offers a moment of reflection with the Prayer movement, arranged for violin, accordion, and cello. Traditional Scottish tunes like Skye Boat Song and A' Choille Ghruamach are given new life through arrangements for violin and Scottish smallpipes, demonstrating Benedetti's connection to her Scottish heritage. The album concludes with the evocative Beau Soir by Debussy, arranged for the full ensemble.
Throughout "Violin Café," Nicola Benedetti's artistry shines, offering a rich and engaging exploration of classical music that spans various styles and moods.
Tracks
Polonaise de concert in D Major, Op. 4 (Arr. Goss for Violin, Guitar, Accordion & Cello)Henryk Wieniawski, Nicola Benedetti, Plínio Fernandes, Samuele Telari, Thomas Carroll
Sicilienne (Prev. Attrib. Paradis) [Arr. Pochin & Morgan for Violin, Guitar, Accordion & Cello]Samuel Dushkin, Nicola Benedetti, Plínio Fernandes, Samuele Telari, Thomas Carroll
Farewell to Stromness (Arr. Campbell for Violin, Guitar, Accordion & Cello)Peter Maxwell Davies, Nicola Benedetti, Plínio Fernandes, Samuele Telari, Thomas Carroll
Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25 (Arr. Goss for Violin, Guitar, Accordion & Cello): I. Intro. Aragonaise – HabaneraPablo de Sarasate, Nicola Benedetti, Plínio Fernandes, Samuele Telari, Thomas Carroll
Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25 (Arr. Goss for Violin, Guitar, Accordion & Cello): II. Lento assai – En vain pour éviterPablo de Sarasate, Nicola Benedetti, Plínio Fernandes, Samuele Telari, Thomas Carroll
Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25 (Arr. Goss for Violin, Guitar, Accordion & Cello): III. Seguidilla – Canto gitanoPablo de Sarasate, Nicola Benedetti, Plínio Fernandes, Samuele Telari, Thomas Carroll
From Jewish Life, B. 54: I. Prayer (Arr. Parkin for Violin, Accordion & Cello)Ernest Bloch, Nicola Benedetti, Samuele Telari, Thomas Carroll
Skye Boat Song (Arr. Chaimbeul & Campbell for Violin & Scottish Smallpipe)Traditional, Nicola Benedetti, Brighde Chaimbeul
A' Choille Ghruamach (Arr. Chaimbeul & Campbell for Violin & Scottish Smallpipe)Traditional, Nicola Benedetti, Brighde Chaimbeul
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