Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra discogs. The set includes the original recording, award winning film, images not previously issued, memorabilia and a. The set includes the original recording, award winning film, images not previously issued, memorabilia and a specially written account of the unfolding event. 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. I first had the chance to hear this a little after the cd was released several years ago and i was so trilled by the way nigel kennedy was able to add something of his own to a very conservative baroque work.
Back in 1989, nigel kennedy released a daringly dramatic recording of vivaldis four seasons with the english chamber orchestra. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 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 accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Get nigel kennedy s four seasons cd free in todays mail on sunday. Nigel kennedys 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 whole thing is filled with fun, excitement and rich variety. Gould, a jazz aficionado himself, might have enjoyed nigel kennedys updating of the four seasons. Music profile for nigel kennedy, born 28 december 1956. 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 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 by nigel kennedy, antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra from amazons classical music store.
Nigel kennedy spring from vivaldis four seasons 1989. Nigel kennedy violin london philharmonic orchestra, vernon handley kennedys 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. The new four seasons there are obvious precedents for a performers wholesale change of approach to a beloved staple. Over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi s the four seasons. 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. Nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra currently unavailable. 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. 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 whole thing is filled with fun, excitement and rich variety. Nigel kennedy violin cd page 1 of 4 presto classical. Surely our nigel couldnt, like morrissey or mick jagger, become a perpetual rebel, adopted by successive generations. The four seasons, a classical music album by english chamber orchestra nigel kennedy. Along with two movements of kennedys trademark vivaldi four seasons at the discs beginning and end, there is a not especially airworthy lark ascending and a movement of bachs sonata no. A colossal jam session nigel kennedy and the orchestra of life. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of nigel kennedys landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons, emi classics presents the 20th anniversary luxury edition.
Classical nigel kennedy spring from vivaldis four seasons 1989, cd discogs explore. Get nigel kennedys four seasons cd free in todays mail on sunday. Nigel kennedy born 28 december 1956 is an english violinist and violist. Get nigel kennedys four seasons cd free in todays mail on. The 25th anniversary edition of the bestselling recording that propelled nigel kennedy to stardom. If anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldis four seasons it is nigel kennedy, the violin worlds marmite violinist.
He made his early career in the classical field, and has more recently performed in jazz, klezmer and other music genres. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra the. The set includes the original recording, an awardwinning film, images not previously issued, memorabilia, and a. Here, kennedy returns to the venetian masters popular set of concertos with another, even more bracing interpretation, this time featuring the venerable berlin philharmonic. Antonio vivaldi, nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra the four. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Kennedys 2009 release, named in typically idiosyncratic fashion, a very nice album, marked a typically bold excursion into nonclassical repertoire and was recorded with his group, the nigel kennedy quintet, made up of the violinist and four of the most dynamic musicians on the polish jazz scene. 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.
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. 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. After his guinness world record selling album of the four seasons in 1989 nigel kennedy now presents his exciting new version of vivaldis masterpiece. Nigel kennedy and palestine strings play vivaldi at. 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. Oct 29, 2002 along with two movements of kennedy s trademark vivaldi four seasons at the discs beginning and end, there is a not especially airworthy lark ascending and a movement of bachs sonata no. 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.
British virtuoso violinist nigel kennedys landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons was originally released in september 1989 and has gone on on to become one of the bestselling classical albums of alltime. Originally recorded in november 1986 in the church of st johnathackney, london with the english chamber. Nigel kennedys version of the four seasons sold more than three million copies, entering the record books as the bestselling classical recording ever. Your item will be previously owned but still in great condition. When violinist nigel kennedy recorded the concertos with the english chamber orchestra in 1989, the commercial hit became for many a staple recording. A bit of a shock if youre expecting the traditional 4 seasons but stick with it. Nigel kennedy nigel kennedy plays jazz cd amoeba music. 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. 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. Vivaldi the four seasons nigel kennedy cd album 1989 for sale. I do offer a money back guarantee if you are not happy. Case is in very good shape cd is in excellent condition may have a few minor scratches on the surface. After his guinness world record selling album of the four seasons in 1989 nigel kennedy now presents his exciting new version of vivaldis.
No doubt, a masterpice like kennedy s interpretation of the four seasons is unique. Nigel kennedy violinorchestra of life orchestraantonio vivaldi composernigel kennedy compo nigel kennedyvivaldi. Vivaldi the four seasons nigel kennedy cd album 1989 for. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of nigel kennedy s landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons, emi classics presents the 20th anniversary luxury edition. This auction is for the following used classical cd. The four seasons have apparently seen some climate change. Nigel kennedy excellent cd 100% satisfied highly recommended.
The disc will play perfectly without interruption and the case, inlay notes and sleeve may show limited signs of wear. Nigel kennedyvivaldi the new four seasonsflac 44khz24bit. 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 violin worlds marmite player and his orchestra never sound less than. Vivaldi the four seasons by nigel kennedy and the english chamber orchestra. The four seasons cd, oct1989, emi music distribution at the best online prices at ebay. Nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra currently. No doubt, a masterpice like kennedys interpretation of the four seasons is unique. Get nigel kennedys four seasons cd free in todays mail. Over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi. 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. And sure enough, badboy violinist nigel kennedy and his orchestra of life use the score as a starting point for various kinds of embroidery.
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