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’.

"Triple" Concerto For Violin, Cello & Piano In C Op.56 (34:09)

1. I. Allegro - 16:52

2. II. Largo - - 4:52

3. II. Rondo Alla Polacca - 12:25

Folk Song Arrangements For Voice, Violin, Cello & Piano (19:52)

4. Sunset Op.108/2 (From 25 Scottish Songs) - 3:43

5. Faithfu' Jonnie Op.108/20 (From 25 Scottish Songs) - 3:45

6. Farewell, Thou Noisy Town WoO 155/8 (From 26 Welsh Songs) - 1:10

7. The Parting Kiss WoO 155/25 (From 26 Welsh Songs) - 3:19

8. Sweet Richard WoO 155/18 (From 26 Welsh Songs) - 2:13

9. When Far From The Home WoO 153/40 (From Irish Songs II) - 2:19

10. By The Side Of The Shannon WoO 153/34 (From Irish Songs II) - 2:01

11. The Banner Of Buccleuch WoO 156/19 (From 22 Scottish Songs) - 1:22

12. Londonderry Air (Farewell To Cucullain) For Violin, Cello & Piano - 4:18