Nigel kennedy born 28 december 1956 is an english violinist and violist. 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. After his guinness world record selling album of the four seasons in 1989 nigel kennedy now presents his exciting new version of vivaldis masterpiece. Qpac some 26 years after releasing his breakthrough recording of vivaldis the four seasons the bestselling classical record ever, nigel kennedy has the italian composer in his sights again, presenting. The vocal group hall of fame has stated that the group was the most popular rock band before the beatles. Four seasons viool muzikanten winter youtube nigel kennedy proms 20 excerpt vivaldi four seasons youtube didi and chase miller strings. Four seasonss songs stream online music songs myspace. Violinist nigel kennedy joins young palestinian musicians. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment vivaldi. Some 26 years after releasing his breakthrough recording of vivaldis the four seasons the bestselling classical record ever, nigel kennedy. I have been wanting to get my hands on it, but have not yet. 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.
Spikeyhaired nigel kennedys 1989 recording of vivaldis the four seasonschanged the classical world forever abc classic fm. But youve never heard antonio vivaldis the four seasons like this before. 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. By way of a complete contrast theres the video of nigel kennedy torturing vivaldis four seasons. Kennedys playing is rough and expressivedisheveled by design, but he tackles winter s opening barrage of notes with deadly accuracy. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra the. Le quattro stagioni the four seasons, violin concerto in f minor op. Most notable among them is the latest in tdks admirable concert series, a marvellous bach st john passion from masaaki suzukis bach collegium japan. Over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi s the four seasons.
Maverick and iconic british violinist nigel kennedy turns back the clock but adds a typical kennedy twist as he performs an acoustic version of his ground breaking the four seasons. Also, be aware of this recent reimagining of four seasons. Surrounded by classical musicians amongst his family growing up, british violin virtuoso nigel kennedy developed his love for music from the age of ten inspired by jazz great. Surely our nigel couldnt, like morrissey or mick jagger, become a perpetual rebel, adopted by successive generations. If youd told me in 1989, when nigel kennedy released his first recording of vivaldis four seasons, that hed still be packing out the royal albert hall 24 years later with the same programme i wouldnt have believed it. Nicolas hudak i f anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldis four seasons it is nigel kennedy. Outside of the concert hall, youve heard movements of vivaldis four seasons in movies like tin cup, spy game, a view to kill, what lies beneath, white chicks, saved. Nigel kennedy, vivaldisummer i by ester bayot gutierrez. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. On august 8, the flamboyant british violinist nigel kennedy and members of his polandbased orchestra of life joined with the palestine strings ensemble at the royal albert hall in london for a very unorthodox performance of the baroque classic for a bbc proms broadcast. Nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra album vivaldi. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The four seasons is an american belleville, new jersey, usa rock and pop band who became internationally successful in the mid1960s. He made his early career in the classical field, and has more recently performed in jazz, klezmer and other music genres.
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of nigel kennedys landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons, emi classics presents the 20th anniversary luxury edition. The set includes the original recording, an awardwinning film, images not previously issued, memorabilia, and a. Cynthia freivogel, voices of music 4k rv 297 duration. After all, its not possible to listen to too many renditions of vivaldi. Nigel kennedy the new four seasons perth eventfinda. At 60 years of age now, iconic violinist nigel kennedy is still as rock star as ever in his sensibilities.
Public hosted by diesel events and diesel club clujnapoca. 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. A bit of a shock if youre expecting the traditional 4 seasons but stick with it. Shop and buy movements from the four seasons sheet music. Allegro non molto by nigel kennedy by nigel kennedy. Nigel kennedys 1989 recording of the four seasons with the english chamber orchestra sold over two million copies, becoming one of the bestselling classical works ever. Four seasons 20th anniversary 20th anniversary edition, 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. To answer this i listened to as many of the performances referenced by the other answers as i could find just to be sure i hadnt missed out on any significant performances.
Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra discogs. The four seasons quattro stagioni nigel kennedy vivaldi. Vivaldis the four seasons some 26 years after releasing his breakthrough recording of vivaldis the four seasons the bestselling classical record ever, nigel kennedy has the italian composer in his sights again, presenting. Violin and piano sheet music book by antonio vivaldi 16781741 and nigel kennedy. 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. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, berlin philharmonic orchestra. Listen to songs by four seasons on myspace, stream free online music by four seasons. Movements from the four seasons by antonio vivaldi 1678. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Firstly, vivaldi is one of my favorite composers, having travelled to venice 3 times, visiting the chapel he played in, and loving that country. Join songkick to track nigel kennedy and get concert alerts when they play near you. Can it really be nearly 25 years since nigel kennedys landmark first recording of vivaldis four seasons.
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