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    Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

    Capturing the energy - not to mention the incredible music - during Nicola Benedetti's performance, take a look at the stunning pictures of her unique set on stage at the Bristol Old Vic.

    1. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      1. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Tom Morris from the Bristol Old Vic explains the 'rules' of the Bristol Proms before Nicola's performance: clap whenever you like, take pictures, as long as you tweet them, bring drinks in, and don't say 'shhh' to anyone! Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    2. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      2. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Superstar violinist Nicola Benedetti takes to the stage at the Bristol Old Vic to start her programme with a Bach Chaconne. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    3. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      3. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Preparing to play the unaccompanied Bach - the music is completely exposed and unaccompanied. It's all about the visuals on the screen and the sound of the violin. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    4. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      4. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Bristol University scientist Dr David Glowacki shares the inspiration behind the incredible visualisations at the concert. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    5. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      5. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Ever wondered what Bach's music looks like when you play it? The visual screen in the background captures both Nicola's energy and the vibrations from the performance. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    6. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      6. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Showing just how much energy playing the violin creates, Nicola performs on stage at the Bristol Old Vic. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    7. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      7. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Nicola plays the Gariel Stradivarius violin, made in 1717. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    8. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      8. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Standing in front of the 3D energy sensors, which will pick up the vibrations from the performance as the musicians play. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    9. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      9. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms 15

      It doesn't come much more intimate than Bach's unaccompanied violin music, performed in a small yet resonant auditorium. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    10. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      10. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Inspired by Paganini's legendary concert at the Bristol Old Vic in 1831, Nicola returns to the stage to perform the composer's virtuosic Caprices. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    11. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      11. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      While Bach's mathematical music is depicted by small floating black dots, Paganini's speedy tunes show on the visual display as blues and purples. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    12. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      12. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Nicola Benedetti brings the virtuosity of Paganini to life on stage at the Bristol Old Vic with the help of danceroom Spectroscopy's visualisations. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    13. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      13. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Nicola takes a bow following the performance of Paganini's Two Caprices. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    14. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      14. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Nicola is joined by Leonard Elschenbroich and Alexai Grynyuk to perform Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio in A minor. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    15. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      15. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Leonard Elschenbroich, accompanied by a real-time visual display, capturing the energy of the performance. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    16. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      16. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Tchaikovsky's brooding Piano Trio, subtitled In memory of a great artist, is played with necessary intensity. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    17. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      17. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Nicola and Leonard are captured in yellow on the screen on stage, while their music shows up as greens and blues. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    18. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      18. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Leonard Elschenbroich, captured by two 3D cameras as he plays cello on stage. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    19. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      19. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Known as the Benedetti Trio, these three performers are often found playing music together - in this case, with awe-inspiring emotional intensity. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    20. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      20. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Constantly maintaining eye contact, the three performers communicate throughout their performance of one of Tchaikovsky's darkest works. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    21. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      21. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      The music is based on 12 different variations, with a coda, ranging from tragic and brooding to sentimental and tender. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    22. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      22. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      Leonard Elschenbroich on stage at the Bristol Old Vic. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

    23. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      23. Nicola Benedetti at the Bristol Proms

      A full 15 seconds of silence followed the performance, cementing the emotional impact of the piece. Picture: Gobinder Jhitta

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