Nicola Benedetti and Mark Simpson in conversation: Part 1

In part 1 of this three-part series, violinist Nicola Benedetti and composer Mark Simpson meet to discuss Mark's new Violin Concerto, which he has written for Nicky and the London Symphony Orchestra. They talk about the process of the commission and composition, how the work has evolved through lockdown, and how Nicky has tackled learning this new piece. The world premiere performance of the work will be conducted by Gianandrea Noseda and streamed on Marquee TV on Thursday 29 April at 7pm BST. It'll be free for seven days (with registration) and will then be available on demand to subscribers. The concert also features Tchaikovsky's Sixth Symphony. https://www.marquee.tv/videos/lso-ben... The Concerto is commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra (with the support of the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation and The Marchus Trust), WDR Sinfonieorchester, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Royal Scottish National Orchestra.