He has also performed and recorded most of the major violin concerti. It sold in excess of 2 million copies and the album remained top of the uk classical charts for almost two years. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra the. How nigel kennedy changed classical music forever classic fm. The violinist treats each movement like a jazz standard and it works.
Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, kennedy, nigel. Nigel kennedy born december 28, 1956 in brighton, england is a violinist and violist. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of virtuoso violinist nigel kennedy s landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons, this 25th anniversary special edition includes the original groundbreaking recording, award winning film, images and memorabilia and a specially written account of the unfolding event. Nov 05, 2015 by cristina schreil the four seasons have apparently seen some climate change.
A bit of a shock if youre expecting the traditional 4 seasons but stick with it. Nigel kennedy plays spring from vivaldis the four seasons with palestine strings and. Nigel kennedy plays spring from vivaldis the four seasons at the. He made his early career in the classical field, and has more recently performed in jazz, klezmer and other music genres. Firstly, vivaldi is one of my favorite composers, having travelled to venice 3 times, visiting the chapel he played in, and loving that country of italy. So as soon as i was in front of a computer i ordered this cd by nigel kennedy. In 2010, kennedy s uk performances of vivaldis four seasons were a staggering success, and included a stunning, sold out show at londons royal albert hall. Nigel kennedy plays antonio vivaldis four seasons nigel kennedy s four elements with the orchestra of life following the staggering success of his uk performances of vivaldis four seasons in 2010, including a stunning, sold out show at londons royal albert hall, nigel kennedy has announced that he will be returning to the uk this september for an extensive tour of the uk. Nigel kennedy, one of the top violinists in the world and the bestselling violinist in the history of music, presents his concert vivaldi. Nigel kennedy s version of the four seasons sold more than three million copies, entering the record books as the bestselling classical recording ever.
Brightonborn nigel kennedy was a pupil at the yehudi menuhin school, tutored by the legendary menuhin himself, and later at the juilliard school under dorothy delay. Nigel kennedy to perform vivaldis the four seasons with palestine strings ensemble from west bank and east jerusalem. Cd, album emi digital, emi digital, emi digital cdc 7 49557 2, cdc 7495572, cd nige 2. If it wasnt for a spikyhaired nigel kennedys 1989 recording of vivaldis the four seasons, you and i might not be listening to classic fm today. Nicolas hudak i f anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldis four seasons it is nigel kennedy, the violin worlds marmite. Over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi s the four seasons. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. He was a pupil at the yehudi menuhin school, under yehudi menuhin himself, and later at the juilliard school under dorothy delay. If it wasnt for a spikyhaired nigel kennedys 1989 recording of vivaldis the four seasons, you and i might not be listening to classic fm. When violinist nigel kennedy recorded the concertos with the english chamber. Sparkling and vivacious, it also presented every technique kennedy knew, foregrounding intriguing elements such as harmonics. Nigel kennedy s breakthrough recording of vivaldis four seasons 1989 earned a place in the guinness book of records as the bestselling classical work of all time. The violin worlds marmite player and his orchestra never sound less than.
A prodigy, kennedy was mentored by legendary violinist yehudi menuhin in his youth and emerged in the 1980s with his breakthrough recording vivaldi. The four seasons with the english chamber orchestra. Kennedy s new four seasons takes vivaldis concertos as a starting point for what becomes a kind of baroquejazzfolkrock fusion. And sure enough, badboy violinist nigel kennedy and his orchestra of life use the score as a starting point for various kinds of embroidery.
When violinist nigel kennedy recorded the concertos with the english chamber orchestra in 1989, the commercial hit bec. Nigel kennedy born 28 december 1956 is an english violinist and violist. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra discogs. The set includes the original recording, award winning film, images not previously issued, memorabilia and a specially written account of the unfolding event. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Nigel kennedy s superb interpretation of the traditional violin part is backed by part traditional, part jazz, part sound effects, a little bit of drums not too much and the. Kennedy published his autobiography, always playing b1246, in 1991. Violinist nigel kennedys the new four seasons strings.
Violinist nigel kennedys unique talent and improvisational technique has done much to popularise classical music, particularly among young people. Violin superstar nigel kennedy is headed to athens iconic herod atticus theater to perform his revolutionary interpretation of an alltime classic, vivaldis four seasons, of which kennedy s recording has sold a guinness recordbreaking 4 millionplus copies since its release in 1989. Oct 29, 2015 nigel kennedy and the orchestra of life. Nigel kennedy undertook a major 2011 tour, performing his exhilarating and unique take on vivaldis four seasons as well as his own brand new composition, the four elements. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of nigel kennedy s landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons, emi classics presents the 20th anniversary luxury edition. The four seasons by nigel kennedy and tens of millions of other songs on all your. Nigel kennedy was born on december 28, 1956 in hove, east sussex, england as nigel paul kennedy. As one of the most successful classical performers of his time, violinist nigel kennedys genredefying music helped him achieve a level of fame typically reserved for pop stars.
Nigel kennedy spring from vivaldis four seasons 1989. The very best of nigel kennedy 2010 a very nice album 2008 vivaldi 2003 the four elements 2011 you may also like see all. The new four seasons there are obvious precedents for a performers wholesale change of approach to a beloved staple. The four seasons by nigel kennedy and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited.
The very best of nigel kennedy 2010 kennedy plays bach with the berlin philharmonic 2000. Vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, nigel kennedy the four. When you see someone called zstar among the guest artists, its a fair bet that youre not getting a conventional recording of vivaldis four seasons violin concertos. The four seasons 1989 nigel kennedy s greatest hits 2002 the very best of nigel kennedy 2010 kennedy plays bach with the berlin philharmonic 2000 sibelius tchaikovsky. The album was a huge success and launched his decadeslong career at the forefront of classical music. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
If it wasnt for a spikyhaired nigel kennedy s 1989 recording of vivaldis the four seasons, you and i might not be listening to classic fm today. The 25th anniversary edition of the bestselling recording that propelled nigel kennedy to stardom. Vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, nigel kennedy the. Find nigel kennedy discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Spring is bright and flighty, the endlessly familiar melody. Kennedy has done much a to popularise classical music, particularly among young people. I f public perception is that he is defined by his relationship with vivaldis four seasons, then, reasons violinist nigel kennedy, the best way to show how hes moved on is through that same. His subsequent recording of vivaldis the four seasons with the english chamber orchestra in 1989 sold over two million copies and earned a place as one of the bestselling classical recordings ever. The four seasons by nigel kennedy berliner philharmoniker now. In 2010, kennedys uk performances of vivaldis four seasons were a staggering success, and included a stunning, sold out show at londons royal albert hall.
There are beats, long solo interjections, abrupt tempo shifts, electronics, rock. Gil shaham and the orpheus chamber orchestra recorded the four seasons as well as a music video for the first movement of winter that was featured regularly on the weather. Nigel kennedy is a passionate aston villa fan and attends as many games as his schedule allows. The four seasons by nigel kennedy, antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra from amazons classical music store.
Brand newsealed cd ships free usps at the best online prices at. Nigel he made his recording debut in 1984 with elgars violin concerto. Nigel kennedy live at the odeon herodes atticus why. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and.
When violinist nigel kennedy recorded the concertos with the english chamber orchestra in 1989, the commercial hit became for many a staple recording. Making his recording debut in 1984 with elgars violin concerto, kennedy followed this by recording vivaldis classic four seasons with the british chamber orchestra in 1989 which having sold over two million copies became the bestselling classical recording of all time. Any good interpreter of a set of pieces as thoroughly ingrained in the cultural consciousness as vivaldis the four seasons has to decide. The new four seasons by nigel kennedy on apple music. The new four seasons live at the odeon of herodes atticus in athens discovered by the great americanborn violinist and conductor, yehudi menuhin, his recording of vivaldis four seasons alone has sold over three million copies. The four seasons have apparently seen some climate change. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own. The 1989 recording earned a place in the guinness book of world records as the bestselling classical work of all time and has sold in excess of two million copies. I f anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldis four seasons it is nigel kennedy, the violin world s marmite violinist. Nigel kennedy s 1989 recording of the four seasons with the english chamber orchestra sold over two million copies, becoming one of the bestselling classical works ever.
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