Grammy-award winning violinist Nicola Benedetti embarks on her first solo tour in a decade, coming to Ulster Hall in Belfast 01 December 2025.
Combining stunning performance with storytelling, Nicola shares a selection of shorter works – from romantic to virtuosic to folk - combined with her thoughts surrounding her choices of music, as well as her experiences over the past decade. This performance will be intimate and personal, with Nicola joined onstage by fellow musicians including Brazilian guitarist Plinio Fernandes and accordionist Samuele Telari.
Nicola will be joined by special guest esteemed Scottish Smallpipes player Brìghde Chaimbeul in her only appearance on the tour.
Please see below for programme:
Maria Theresia von Paradis: Sicilienne
Henryk Wieniaswki: Polonaise
Manuel Ponce: Estrellita
Pablo de Sarasate: Carmen Fantasie
Trad: Skye Boat Song
Trad/ Brìghde Chaimbeul: A Choille Ghruamach (air)
Trad/ Brìghde Chaimbeul: Hacky Honey Reel
Ernest Bloch: Prayer
Paganini: Cantabile in D Major, Op. 17
Paganini: Caprice No. 1 in E major
Paganini: Caprice No. 24 in A minor
Debussy: Beau Soir
Pablo de Sarasate: Navarra
“The country’s favourite violinist” - The Times
