Find nigel kennedy discography, albums and singles on allmusic. The four seasons performances are different in detail but not in basic plan from kennedy s earlier readings, with harmonically unidiomatic improvisations, mighty quick tempos in some outer movements, unorthodox phrasing, and various other surprises. Kennedy has done much a to popularise classical music, particularly among young people. Nigel kennedyvivaldi the new four seasonsflac 44khz24bit. All albums by nigel kennedy available to download and stream in high quality. Jul 12, 2002 nigel kennedy chooses the song black and blue, a 1929 jazz standard written by fats waller with lyricist andy razaf and performed by louis armstrong.
Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. You can buy latest album the four elements 2011 nigel kennedy. The new four seasons antonio vivaldi by nigel kennedy download and listen to the album. Nigel kennedy s version of the four seasons sold more than three million copies, entering the record books as the bestselling classical recording ever. 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. The four seasons by nigel kennedy, antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra from amazons classical music store. Nigel kennedy violin, english chamber orchestra, 1989. Two guesses which approach orchestral musics perennial bad boy nigel kennedy went with. He has also performed and recorded most of the major violin concerti. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. The biggest new development is the range of sounds coming from the strings of the staid old berlin philharmonic. Nigel kennedy performs summers third movement presto from vivaldis the four seasons with the polish chamber orchestra in 2005. The new four seasons, antonio vivaldi by nigel kennedy qobuz.
The seasons do not go gently when you hear his way of a svengali. Nigel kennedy born 28 december 1956 is an english violinist and violist. He was a pupil at the yehudi menuhin school, under yehudi menuhin himself, and later at the juilliard school under dorothy delay. The very best of nigel kennedy 2010 a very nice album 2008 vivaldi 2003 the four elements 2011 you may also like see all. It sold in excess of 2 million copies and the album remained top of the uk classical charts for almost two years. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Joining vivaldis narrative journey are several contemporary sounds. We saw the mikes hanging down from rafters and the persian rugs placed to muffle his capricious stomps. 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 four seasons nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra on allmusic 2012.
Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. How nigel kennedy changed classical music forever classic fm. Over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi. A prodigy, kennedy was mentored by legendary violinist yehudi menuhin in his youth and emerged in the 1980s with his breakthrough recording vivaldi. The new four seasons by nigel kennedy from amazons classical music store. Oct 30, 2015 gould, a jazz aficionado himself, might have enjoyed nigel kennedys updating of the four seasons. Aug 14, 2018 john wilson talks to leading artists about a key album. Brightonborn nigel kennedy was a pupil at the yehudi menuhin school, tutored by the legendary menuhin himself, and. Nigel kennedy plays jazz nigel kennedy compilations play bach for reading various. 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. Bbc radio 4 mastertapes, series 5, nigel kennedy the aside. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, berlin philharmonic orchestra. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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. The four seasons by nigel kennedy berliner philharmoniker now. Movements from the four seasons by antonio vivaldi 16781741. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Nigel kennedy plays autumn from vivaldis the four seasons bbc. Vivaldi evokes not only the changing atmospheric conditions. He made his early career in the classical field, and has more recently performed in jazz, klezmer and other music genres. Nigel kennedy is a passionate aston villa fan and attends as many games as his schedule allows. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra discogs. You are alerted in the publicity blurb to the fact that this is the four seasons but not as we know them. Here you can buy and download music mp3 nigel kennedy. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra the. 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.
After his guinness world record selling album of the four seasons in 1989 nigel kennedy now presents his exciting new version of vivaldis masterpiece. Stream or download all 12 hours of music via the radio 3. 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. 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 four seasons masterworks nigel kennedy play recital nigel kennedy play the four elements. Nigel kennedys recording was released on september 25, 1989 on vinyl, cassette and cd and went on to become one of the bestselling classical albums of alltime. With his breathtaking technique and penchant for blending classical with jazz, rock, and more, nigel kennedy is both a maverick of the classical world and one of the biggest violin superstars of his generation. 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. The four seasons is a fascinating prospect, and alas a missed opportunity.
The four seasons 2012 nigel kennedy s greatest hits 2002 sibelius tchaikovsky. Sep 27, 2012 nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra album vivaldi. Cd, album emi digital, emi digital, emi digital cdc 7 49557 2, cdc 7495572, cd nige 2. I own a version of vivaldis the four seasons by a well known philharmonic orchestra, and there is just no comparison between it and nigel kennedy s version. The new four seasons, keeps that spirit at the core. Violin and piano sheet music book by antonio vivaldi 16781741 and nigel kennedy.
In 2015, he returned once again to vivaldi with vivaldi. The new four seasons, a dynamic reworking of the composers work weaving in jazz and rock flourishes, and featuring contributions form guests orphy. This page lists all recordings of the four seasons le quattro stagioni, op. The new four seasons by nigel kennedy on apple music. Listen online 21 songs from les stars du classique 2010 nigel kennedy. Kennedy plays with his orchestra of life, comprised of young musicians. A sevendisc collection tracing nigel kennedy s journey from the phenomenal elgar concerto with vernon handley in 1984 through to his groundbreaking vivaldi four seasons with the english chamber orchestra in 1989 the recording which launched him to global superstardom. Shop and buy movements from the four seasons sheet music. The 25th anniversary edition of the bestselling recording that propelled nigel kennedy to stardom.
What it really needed was a composerproducer willing to stand up to nigel kennedys artistically selfextirpative instincts, and able to develop the strong material and bin the weak. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, kennedy, nigel 4. Bbc radio 4 front rows cultural exchange nigel kennedy. Only he can be known whom is playing the violin in vivaldis four seasons. Discover lyrics and videos from nigel kennedy on shazam. Music profile for nigel kennedy, born 28 december 1956. You can say that again, but i suppose that nigels intention was to upset old geezers like myself and to enrage lovers of vivaldi in general.
Over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi s the four seasons. Nigel kennedy violin cd page 1 of 4 presto classical. Nigel kennedy talks and plays his way back to 1989 and his recordbreaking recording of vivaldis the four seasons. 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. The violin worlds marmite player and his orchestra never sound less than. Originally recorded in november 1986 in the church of st johnathackney. 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. Praised by gramophone magazine as an invigorating account of the seasons when first released on naxos cd 8. Nigel kennedy spring from vivaldis four seasons 1989. Nigel kennedy violin london philharmonic orchestra, vernon handley kennedy s first recording of the elgar concerto is aflame with a young mans passionate inspiration, though never lacking subtler nuance, while handley simply breathed elgar like noone else. There are obvious precedents for a performers wholesale change of approach to a beloved staple of their repertoire one thinks of the differences between glenn goulds 1955 and 1981 goldberg variations, for instance. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Nigel kennedy download all jazz songs nigel kennedy. Horen sie ihre lieblingssongs aus dem album vivaldi.
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