Nigel kennedy plays autumn from vivaldis the four seasons bbc. His first landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons earned a place in the guinness book of records as the bestselling classical work of all time. 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 four seasons masterworks nigel kennedy play recital nigel kennedy play the four elements. Over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi s the four seasons. The doors concerto, the violinist, arranger jaz coleman, and the prague symphony orchestra pay energetic tribute towho else.
But in a crowded market place, how to stand out from the crowd. 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 album was a huge success and launched his decadeslong career at the forefront of classical music. After his guinness world record selling album of the four seasons in 1989 nigel kennedy now presents his exciting new version of vivaldis masterpiece. With over 250 recordings currently listed across all formats, vivaldis four seasons is the concerto gift that keeps on giving. Heres why i think one album changed the classical world forever.
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Nigel kennedy violin, english chamber orchestra, 1989. The four seasons by nigel kennedy, antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra from amazons classical music store. Sep 19, 2017 over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi s the four seasons. However, you may be able to download if you sign in. Nigel kennedy vivaldi winter 0b mp3 sound free download. 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Aug 12, 20 perhaps nigel kennedy needs to leave vivaldis four seasons alone for another 25 years if this is what he is going to bring to the performance whenever he plays it. John wilson talks to nigel kennedy about his 1989 recording of vivaldis the four seasons. Jan 25, 2016 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. 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. Mastertapes, series 5, nigel kennedy the bside bbc radio 4. Nigel kennedys four seasons is fresh, new, and riotously fun. The bbc has released this video of the much anticipated 8 august performance by worldrenowned violinist nigel kennedy with palestine strings and members of kennedys orchestra of life, at the 20 bbc proms at the royal albert hall in london the innovative performance of vivaldis four seasons included both classical and arabicinspired improvisations.
The four seasons quattro stagioni nigel kennedy vivaldi. Nigel kennedy born december 28, 1956 in brighton, england is a violinist and violist. Kennedy has done much a to popularise classical music, particularly among young people. It sold in excess of 2 million copies and the album remained top of the uk classical charts for almost two years. 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. 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. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, kennedy, nigel 4. Over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi.
He made his early career in the classical field, and has more recently performed in jazz, klezmer and other music genres. 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. 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. Download the qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go. Find nigel kennedy discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Kennedy s four seasons is an album which transformed not just the interpretive breadth accorded vivaldi, but the commercial potential of classical music as a whole. Gould, a jazz aficionado himself, might have enjoyed nigel kennedys updating of the four seasons. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from nigel kennedy at the discogs marketplace. Allegro play on spotify the four seasons, concerto. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam.
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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. 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. Nicolas hudak i f anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldis four seasons it is nigel kennedy, the violin worlds marmite. The new four seasons antonio vivaldi by nigel kennedy download and listen to the album. Nigel kennedyvivaldi the new four seasonsflac 44khz24bit. Nigel kennedy and palestine strings play vivaldi at. Nothing against the arabic plaintive singing or fiddle playing i quite like middle eastern music but not in the middle of a vivaldi concert. The doors concerto nigel kennedy the prague symphony orchestra love him or hate him, nigel kennedy can play a mean fiddle. A prodigy, kennedy was mentored by legendary violinist yehudi menuhin in his youth and emerged in the 1980s with his breakthrough recording vivaldi. The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. He has also performed and recorded most of the major violin concerti. Nigel kennedy has undertaken a major 2011 tour, performing his exhilarating and unique new take on vivaldis four seasons as well as his own brand new composition, the four elements.
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