Channel Title: Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation Channel Description: Nicola Benedetti is one of the most sought-after violinists of her generation. Her ability to captivate audiences with her innate musicianship and spirited presence, coupled with her wide appeal as a high-profile advocate for classical music, has made her one of the most influential classical artists of today. Nicola was just awarded her first-ever GRAMMY® for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for her recently released recording of the Wynton Marsalis Violin Concerto with the legendary Philadelphia Orchestra and conductor Cristian Măcelaru on Decca Classics. She had the honor of performing live on the 2020 GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® where she collected her award in person. Her performance, which marked the first classical solo violin appearance on the Premiere Ceremony® in over 10 years, was streamed live internationally via GRAMMY.com. A dedicated educator and advocate for music education, Nicola founded the Benedetti Foundation in 2019. #Grammy www.benedettifoundation.org <video> The Benedetti Foundation: The Story so Far Description: The Benedetti Foundation was established in 2019 by violinist Nicola Benedetti CBE. We deliver transformative experiences through mass music education and unite those who believe music is integral to life’s education. We reveal the greatest teachers to the world and provide equal access to music participation and appreciation for all. Find out more about our work here: https://www.benedettifoundation.org </video> <video> Join the Baroque Sessions 2023 Description: The Baroque Virtual Sessions are back and everyone is invited to join us! This year, we welcome an incredible group of internationally acclaimed baroque specialists including Alina Ibragimova, Maggie Faultless, Thomas Dunford @lutenist1, Liz Kenny, Steven Devine and David Watkin who will lead a weekend of invigorating discussions and in depth exploration of the world of baroque music online on the weekend of 7-8 October. There will be daily ‘Baroque Bites’ between 2-13 Oct from more leading experts shared across our social media platforms and we also have a very exciting opportunity for an early career baroque violinist…🎻 Nicola Benedetti, The Benedetti Foundation and global music agency@AskonasHoltLondon are thrilled to be offering the opportunity for a baroque violinist at the start of their career to audition and win a place with Nicky and the Benedetti Baroque Orchestra as a member of the orchestra on their inaugural tour of Asia in 2024. Full information about how to audition and more details on how to join in the Baroque Virtual Sessions in October can be found on the Benedetti Foundation website: https://www.benedettifoundation.org/virtual-sessions We hope to see you there! </video> <video> Baroque Bites: Baroque Pitch with Elin Manahan Thomas Description: Welcome to the 2023 Baroque Virtual Sessions. Today's "Baroque Bites" comes to us from soprano, Elin Manahan Thomas. Did you know that baroque pitch was historically lower than the tuning we use now? Find out why with Elin. https://www.benedettifoundation.org/virtual-sessions </video> <video> Global Violin Sessions: A Cultural Exchange Part 2 - Final Performance Description: Welcome to our final concert, the culmination, of the second part of the Benedetti Foundation's Global Violin Sessions - a journey of discovery, globalism and cultural exchange. What happens if you take one tune and send it around the world? We’re about to find out. Our tune, this year written by Scottish acccordonist and musician Phil Cunningham, has been on the next part of its journey - passed around the world, from one virtuoso violinist to another. Each violinist along with colleagues has made it their own. They have changed rhythms, twisted notes, rewritten corners, added instrumentation and colours and effects – and along the way, they taught us to understand, to explore and to play the music of their traditions. This next stop has seen us visit Scotland, Egypt and explore an East meets West theme. We have gained insight into the musical worlds of each tradition, told by the violin and led by a stellar line up of great musicians: Scotland: Aly Bain, Phil Cunningham, Anna Massie, Jenna Reid, Innes White Egypt: Laura & Sarah Ayoub (@TheAyoubSisters) and @JTMusicOud East meets West: @timmychooi and @laurechanviolin We hope you enjoy the performance. To find out more about the Benedetti Foundation, or make a donation to support our work: https://www.benedettifoundation.org #benedettisessions #nicolabenedetti #globalviolin ----------------- The Benedetti Foundation would like to thank all those who have made these Global Sessions possible: Our participants, their parents/carers, families, and extended support networks Our virtuoso violnists, their recording musicians and tech teams Benedetti Foundation Tutors Rachel Cooper - Beginner Alex Laing - Intermediate Andrea Gajic - Advanced Benedetti Foundation Ambassadors Tech Team Scott Jaeger - Jaegerfilm - Film Production Myles Eastwood - Eastwood Records - Sound William Kass - Tech Assistant ©2022 - The Benedetti Foundation Film: Jaegerfilm - https://www.jaegerfilm.com Sound: Myles Eastwood - https://www.eastwoodrecords.co.uk </video> <video> Baroque Bites 2023: Baroque Bassline Challenge with Carina Cosgrave Description: Welcome to the 2023 Baroque Virtual Sessions. Today's "Baroque Bites" comes to us from double bassist, Carina Cosgrave as she explains to us about the bassline in baroque music. Challenge: can you simplify your bassline and leave out notes or beats so that it still harmonically makes sense? https://www.benedettifoundation.org/virtual-sessions </video> <video> Join the Baroque Virtual Sessions 2022! Description: The Benedetti Foundation presents the Baroque Virtual Sessions from 26 September – 2 October, with live online sessions on 1 & 2 October. Join a team of internationally acclaimed specialists including Rachel Podger (violin), Clifton Harrison (viola), David Watkin (cello), Carina Cosgrave (double bass), Steven Devine (harpsichord), Adrian Bending (percussion), Leo Duarte (woodwind), Ursula Paludan Monberg (brass) and Elizabeth Kenny (lute), as we explore the energetic and revolutionary world of baroque music. Sessions are open to everyone - all ages, all stages, all instruments - there is something for you all! Find out more and register here: www.benedettifoundation.org/baroque #baroque #baroquemusic #nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #benedettifoundation #virtualsessions </video> <video> Global Violin Sessions: A Cultural Exchange Part 2 Description: We are excited to welcome you back to join us for the Global Violin Sessions: A Cultural Exchange Part 2. 🗺So what are the Global Sessions all about? Let’s find out… Across 3 weekends from 23-24 April, we will journey to different traditions led by guest artists incl. Aly Bain, Phil Cunningham and Jenna Reid (Scotland), The Ayoub Sisters (Egypt) & Timothy Chooi and Laure Chan (East Meets West). What can I expect from The Global Sessions? This year’s tune, written by accordionist Phil Cunningham, will be given its first outing played by Nicola Benedetti. It will then be passed round the musicians over 3 weeks. Each violinist along with colleagues will make it their own. They will change rhythms, twist notes, rewrite corners, add instrumentation and colours and effects – and along the way, teach us how they do it! Technique, sound, rhythm and melody will be taught and explored, but these sessions have a deeper story to tell. We will embrace our similarities whilst celebrating our differences. Everyone taking part can then choose as many versions of the tune as they wish to record and send us their playing. Your videos will be weaved together to create a unique final performance. Who can take part? Everyone is welcome - all ages, all levels. Saturday Sessions are open to all as we discover more about the musicial traditions. Sunday Sessions are for violinists and will focus on exploring and playing the new arrangements of the original tune. Make sure to register your spot by the end of the day on 21 April to receive the information ahead of the first weekend. For more informaton and to register: https://www.benedettifoundation.org/global-violin We can’t wait to see you there! #nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #globalviolin </video> <video> Baroque Bites 2023: Did you know...Baroque Horn with Anneke Scott Description: Anneke Scott is here to explain more about the history of the baroque horn. https://www.benedettifoundation.org/virtual-sessions </video> <video> Articulation in Baroque Music with Jonny Byres Description: Join in here: https://www.benedetifoundation.org/baroque </video> <video> Introduction to Daily Challenges 2022 with Nicola Benedetti Description: https://www.benedettifoundation.org/vs-foundations https://www.benedettifoundation.org/vs-challenges-22 </video> <video> Bolero (extract) - Ravel arr. The Ayoub Sisters - Edinburgh Benedetti Sessions 2023 Description: The Benedetti Sessions travelled to Edinburgh on the weekend of 9-10 December 2023. On Saturday the Intermediate & Advanced Orchestras, nearly 200 young people aged 7-18, came together to work on a brand new piece for mass string orchestra – Enigma-Bolero arr. The Ayoub Sisters. Here’s a little clip from the final sharing session of Ravel’s Bolero. Find out more about The Benedetti Sessions by visiting: https://www.benedettifoundation.org/benedetti-sessions https://www.benedettifoundation.org (c)2023 </video> <video> Baroque Improvisation Challenge with Robin Michael Description: Join in here: https://www.benedettifoundation.org/baroque </video> <video> Storytelling in Baroque Music with Lutenist Liz Kenny Description: Join in here: https://www.benedetifoundation.org/baroque #baroque #lute #baroquemusic </video> <video> Global Violin Sessions Part 2: Phil's Tune Description: Global Violin Sessions: A Cultural Exchange Part 2 - 18 April - 8 May Our tune, written by Scottish accordionist, Phil Cunningham, is beginning its journey around the world. Click the video to hear it in its original form, played by Nicola Benedetti and Phil Cunningham. You can download the music here: https://www.benedettifoundation.org/phils-tune Find out more about the Global Violin Sessions and register to join: https://www.benedettifoundation.org/global-violin #benedettisessions #globalviolin #nicolabenedetti </video> <video> Baroque Bites 2023: Did you know...Baroque Trombone with Stephanie Dyer Description: For today’s “Baroque Bite”, we welcome Stephanie Dyer to introduce the baroque trombone aka the sackbut. In this short video, Stephanie talks about playing with expression and why this instrument was often used in baroque times to imitate the voice. https://www.benedettifoundation.org/virtual-sessions </video>

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Nicola Benedetti is one of the most sought-after violinists of her generation. Her ability to captivate audiences with her innate musicianship and spirited presence, coupled with her wide appeal as a high-profile advocate for classical music, has made her one of the most influential classical artists of today.

Nicola was just awarded her first-ever GRAMMY® for Best Classical Instrumental Solo for her recently released recording of the Wynton Marsalis Violin Concerto with the legendary Philadelphia Orchestra and conductor Cristian Măcelaru on Decca Classics. She had the honor of performing live on the 2020 GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® where she collected her award in person. Her performance, which marked the first classical solo violin appearance on the Premiere Ceremony® in over 10 years, was streamed live internationally via GRAMMY.com.

A dedicated educator and advocate for music education, Nicola founded the Benedetti Foundation in 2019.

#Grammy www.benedettifoundation.org

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