There are beats, long solo interjections, abrupt tempo shifts, electronics, rock. The set includes the original recording, award winning film, images not previously issued, memorabilia and a specially written account of the unfolding event. Every bit the performer, kennedys music is a blast whether hes playing vivaldi. After his guinness world record selling album of the four seasons in 1989 nigel kennedy now presents his exciting new version of vivaldis masterpiece. Kennedys new four seasons takes vivaldis concertos as a starting point for what becomes a kind of baroquejazzfolkrock fusion. Nigel kennedy, the new four seasons tour, colston hall. He made his early career in the classical field, and has more recently performed in jazz, klezmer and other music genres.
On a tour that revisits vivaldis four seasons, the violinist is still a mass of contradictions, but his skill is intact and the sound compelling. Aug 26, 2015 after his guinness world record selling album of the four seasons in 1989 nigel kennedy now presents his exciting new version of vivaldis masterpiece. Any good interpreter of a set of pieces as thoroughly ingrained in the cultural consciousness as vivaldis the four seasons has to. 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. Joining vivaldis narrative journey are several contemporary sounds. He was a pupil at the yehudi menuhin school, under yehudi menuhin himself, and later at the juilliard school under dorothy delay.
My plan to put vivaldi to an electrobeat violinist nigel kennedy tells about his new mixedgenre cd and reveals the startling update he has in store for the four seasons. The new four seasons, an album by nigel kennedy on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. With over 250 recordings currently listed across all formats, vivaldis four seasons is the concerto gift that keeps on giving. He will also be performing nigel kennedy plays hendrix at the basement, sydney on february 11 at 6. The new four seasons 2015 you may also like see all.
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of nigel kennedy s landmark recording of vivaldi s four seasons, emi classics presents the 20th anniversary luxury edition. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Heres why i think one album changed the classical world forever. How nigel kennedy changed classical music forever classic fm. Kennedy has done much a to popularise classical music, particularly among young people. Violinist nigel kennedys the new four seasons strings. When you see someone called zstar among the guest artists, its a fair bet that youre not getting a conventional recording of vivaldi s four seasons violin concertos. 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. Any tickets purchased through unauthorised sales channels may be seized or cancelled without refund or exchange and the bearer of the ticket may be denied admission. Nigel kennedy born december 28, 1956 in brighton, england is a violinist and violist. The 25th anniversary edition of the bestselling recording that propelled nigel kennedy to stardom. Over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi. Selected packages are sold through authorised resellers only. Nigel kennedyvivaldi the new four seasonsflac 44khz24bit.
Nigel kennedy vivaldi the new four seasons 2015, cd. 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. Sep 27, 2012 nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra album vivaldi. On another hes always different, always restlessly exploring. Nigel kennedy born 28 december 1956 is an english violinist and violist. The new four seasons by nigel kennedy from amazons classical music store. The new four seasons there are obvious precedents for a performers wholesale change of approach to a beloved staple.
The four seasons with the english chamber orchestra. Nigel kennedy plays antonio vivaldi s four seasons nigel kennedy s four elements with the orchestra of life following the staggering success of his uk performances of vivaldi s 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 s breakthrough recording of vivaldi s four seasons 1989 earned a place in the guinness book of records as the bestselling classical work of all time. Nigel kennedy was born on december 28, 1956 in hove, east sussex, england as nigel paul kennedy. Remember how fresh he made this music sound on his recording of. In the years to follow, kennedy collaborated not only with the more traditional likes of riccardo muti and the philharmonia orchestra, the berlin philharmonic orchestra, and andre previn, but also with pop figures including paul mccartney and kate bush. Julian house operates more than 20 different projects, accommodation sites and social enterprises in bath, bristol and. Le quattro stagioni is a group of four violin concerti by italian composer antonio vivaldi, each of which gives musical expression to a season of the year. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of virtuoso violinist nigel kennedys 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.
Nigel kennedy found the answer a quarter of a century ago, combining some fabulous fiddle playing with just enough creative eccentricity to ruffle a few feathers. Kennedy plays with his orchestra of life, comprised of young musicians. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of nigel kennedys landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons, emi classics presents the 20th anniversary luxury edition. Kennedy plays with his orchestra of life, comprised of young musicians, drum programming by massive attacks damon reece and a vocal quartet. The four seasons by nigel kennedy, antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra from amazons classical music store. Nigel kennedys breakthrough recording of vivaldis four seasons 1989 earned a place in the guinness book of records as the bestselling classical work of all time. Over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi s the four seasons. The new four seasons by nigel kennedy 888750767226.
Horen sie ihre lieblingssongs aus dem album vivaldi. If anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldis four seasons it is nigel kennedy, the violin worlds marmite violinist. It sold in excess of 2 million copies and the album remained top of the uk classical charts for almost two years. Nigel kennedys version of the four seasons sold more than three million copies, entering the record books as the bestselling classical recording ever. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, kennedy, nigel. Gould, a jazz aficionado himself, might have enjoyed nigel kennedys updating of the four seasons. The new four seasons by nigel kennedy on apple music. Jan 25, 2016 on that level, nigel kennedy is always the same. The album was a huge success and launched his decadeslong career at the forefront of classical music. Most notable among them is the latest in tdks admirable concert series, a marvellous bach st john passion from masaaki suzukis bach collegium japan. The violin worlds marmite player and his orchestra never sound less than riveting as they overlay and interject vivaldi with jazz and rock. Nigel kennedy spring from vivaldis four seasons 1989. This concert launched his new version of vivaldis four seasons. 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.
The new four seasons there are obvious precedents for a performers wholesale change of approach to a beloved staple of their repertoire one thinks of the differences. I f anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldi s four seasons it is nigel kennedy, the violin worlds marmite violinist. The very best of nigel kennedy 2010 a very nice album 2008 vivaldi. Nigel kennedy plays antonio vivaldis four seasons nigel kennedys 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A musical rebel gives vivaldi a postmodern makeover. 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.
The set includes the original recording, award winning film, images not previously issued, memorabilia and a. By way of a complete contrast theres the video of nigel kennedy torturing vivaldis four seasons. Nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra album vivaldi. But in a crowded market place, how to stand out from the crowd. A prodigy, kennedy was mentored by legendary violinist yehudi menuhin in his youth and emerged in the 1980s with his breakthrough recording vivaldi. Nigel kennedy is a passionate aston villa fan and attends as many games as his schedule allows. They were written around 17161717 and published in 1725 in amsterdam, together with eight additional concerti, as il cimento dellarmonia e dellinventione the contest between harmony and invention. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra discogs. Qtix is the official ticketing service for qpac and nigel kennedy.
He has also performed and recorded most of the major violin concerti. 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 to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. I f anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldis four seasons it is nigel kennedy. And sure enough, badboy violinist nigel kennedy and his orchestra of life use the score as a starting point for various kinds of embroidery. After his guinness world record selling album of the four seasons in 1989 nigel kennedy now presents his exciting new version of vivaldis. The new four seasons, keeps that spirit at the core.
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