Beethoven Triple Concerto
Three of the world’s greatest classical stars join forces to record Beethoven’s Triple Concerto. All alumni of the BBC Young Musician competition, they are great friends but this is the first time they have appeared on record together. They have a joint reach of over 1 million and are all touring regularly internationally. The first recording of the work on Decca Classics, Nicky, Sheku and Benjamin toured the concerto around the UK in 2023, after which they recorded it with the Philharmonia and their Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali. The works are accompanied by a selection of Beethoven’s rarely performed Folk Songs, along with celebrated baritone Gerald Finley. Reflecting the Scottish, Welsh, Irish and English roots of the musicians, the album concludes with the trio alone: Kreisler’s arrangement of ‘Londonderry Air’, often known as ‘Danny Boy’.
Release date: 31 May 2023
1. Beethoven: Triple Concerto in C Major, Op. 56: I. Allegro
2. Beethoven: Triple Concerto in C Major, Op. 56: II. Largo
3. Beethoven: Triple Concerto in C Major, Op. 56: III. Rondo alla polacca
4. Beethoven: 25 Scottish Songs, Op. 108: No. 2, Sunset
5. Beethoven: 25 Scottish Songs, Op. 108: No. 20, Faithfu' Johnie
6. Beethoven: 26 Welsh Songs, WoO 155: No. 8, Farewell, Thou Noisy Town
7. Beethoven: 26 Welsh Songs, WoO 155: No. 25, The Parting Kiss
8. Beethoven: 26 Welsh Songs, WoO 155: No. 18, Sweet Richard
9. Beethoven: 20 Irish Songs, WoO 153: No. 11, When Far From the Home
10. Beethoven: Verschiedene Volkslieder, WoO 157: No. 8, By the Side of the Shannon
11. Beethoven: 22 Scottish Songs, WoO 156: No. 1, Untitled
12. Londonderry Air "Farewell to Cucullain" (Arr. Kreisler for Violin, Cello & Piano)
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In The Press
"a stellar team, bursting with energy and expressive precision.” BBC MM, Concerto Choice *****
“This record, as intelligent as it is attractive, exudes joy” Diapason
Gramophone – Editor’s Choice