On this CD British violinist Nicola Benedetti presents “Fantasie”, a selection of well-loved violin pieces that form a stunning violin showcase.
The repertoire is varied, ultimately all popular pieces and greatly different to the repertoire on her most recent discs. The combination of virtuosic, gipsy-influenced show stoppers with introspective meditations and songs represents the two aspects of violin-playing that particularly interest Benedetti, as well as showing her musical and technical development.
For Fantasie Benedetti has put aside the usual concerti to explore some of the recital greats, including Vaughan Williams’ ‘The Lark Ascending’, one of the greatest works for violin which, for the last several years, has been voted Classic FM’s favorite piece of classical music in their Hall of Fame.
Here is Ms. Benedetti in “The Lark Ascending”:
