Méditation by Massenet - Benedetti/Hersch BEAUTIFUL!

Nicola Benedetti plays the beautiful Méditation from the opera Thaïs by Jules Massenet (1842-1912). Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Rainer Hersch. NICOLA BENEDETTI Signed exclusively to Decca Classics in 2011, violinist Nicola Benedetti has captivated audiences and critics alike with her musicality and poise. Nicola enthralls and communicates to audiences with dynamic and energy-filled performances. And whilst she is a highly sought performer on the world platform, Nicola is also fiercely dedicated to music education. Through her work with such organisations as Sistema Scotland, she has helped to demonstrate the power that music can have in transforming the lives of young people. Web Site www.nicolabenedetti.co.uk Twitter @nickybenedetti RAINER HERSCH Stand-up comedian Rainer Hersch has performed on every comedy stage in Britain and in more than thirty countries across the world. He has appeared thirteen times at Edinburgh Festival and presented many programmes for BBC Radio and TV. A trained pianist and conductor, he also combines comedy with his love of classical music, leading orchestras from Australia to St Petersburg - including many Pops Concert series in the US and Canada. For all enquiries: [email protected] Web Site www.rainerhersch.com Twitter @rainerhersch