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. This recording is the most alive and exciting performance i know. Berlin philharmonic members, nigel kennedy, violin and cond. Nigel kennedy born december 28, 1956 in brighton, england is a violinist and violist. Most notable among them is the latest in tdks admirable concert series, a marvellous bach st john passion from masaaki suzukis bach collegium japan. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, kennedy, nigel.
The four seasons performances are different in detail but not in basic plan from kennedys 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. His subsequent recording of vivaldis the four seasons with the english chamber orchestra in. Find nigel kennedy discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Any good interpreter of a set of pieces as thoroughly ingrained in the cultural consciousness as vivaldis the four seasons has to decide how to pursue. Nigel kennedy, vivaldi, berliner philharmoniker vivaldi. Over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi s the four seasons. By way of a complete contrast theres the video of nigel kennedy torturing vivaldi s four seasons. Nigel kennedys recording of vivaldis four seasons from 1989 is one of the best selling classical recordings of all time. I heard one by nigel kennedy with him playing winter from vivaldis the four seasons this rendition.
With over 250 recordings currently listed across all formats, vivaldis four seasons is the concerto gift that keeps on giving. 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. With over 250 recordings currently listed across all formats, vivaldi s four seasons is the concerto gift that keeps on giving. This recording of the four seasons was made in 1989 when nigel kennedy was 33 and in my view at the peak of his playing. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, kennedy, nigel 4. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You can subscribe to this podcast in itunes, or by. Le quattro stagioni is a group of four violin concerti by italian. The disc, entitled vivaldi ii contains some of vivaldis wellknown concerti, including the concerto for violin and oboe in b flat major and the concerto in d major, as well as lesser known works like the solo sonata in d minor. There now seems to be a new version of vivaldis four seasons appearing at approximately monthly rather than quarterly intervals. The biggest new development is the range of sounds coming from the strings of the staid old berlin philharmonic. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. You can buy latest album the four elements 2011 nigel kennedy.
Welcome to the daily download, a handpicked, free, downloadable piece of classical music available every weekday. The italian violinist and conductor fabio biondi, notably famous for his rendition of the four seasons by vivaldi with his ensemble europa galante, is one of the musicians who actively spurns the idea of separating and compartmentalising music. Nigel kennedy created a sensation with his pumpedup vivaldi on the four seasons, and this second volume of concertos with the strings of the berlin philharmonic offers more of the same. Nigel kennedys 1989 recording of the four seasons with the english chamber orchestra.
Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Five unusual interpretations of vivaldis four seasons classical. By way of a complete contrast theres the video of nigel kennedy torturing vivaldis four seasons. Nigel kennedy spring from vivaldis four seasons discogs. The four seasons by nigel kennedy, antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra from amazons classical music store. Nicolas hudak i f anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldis four seasons it is nigel kennedy, the violin worlds marmite. Find nigel kennedy discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. So as soon as i was in front of a computer i ordered this cd by nigel kennedy. He has also performed and recorded most of the major violin concerti. It is by far the best recording that i have heard, i have 6 recordings of vivaldis four seasons, it is in a class of its own. They were written around 17161717 and published in 1725 in amsterdam. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own.
Nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra album vivaldi. Nigel kennedy spring from vivaldis four seasons 1989. 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 will undertake 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. 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.
He will also be performing nigel kennedy plays hendrix at the basement, sydney on february 11 at 6. This recording by nigel kennedy with the berlin philharmonic orchestra. As this work holds such a universal public appeal it is perhaps not so surprising, yet with the music lasting around 40 minutes, a fullprice cd without any kind of coupling has to be very special to merit consideration among the huge number of currently available. Here you can buy and download music mp3 nigel kennedy. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra the. Music profile for nigel kennedy, born 28 december 1956. The four seasons the rewrite 25 years ago nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldis the four seasons. Nigel kennedy born 28 december 1956 is an english violinist and violist. It sold in excess of 2 million copies and the album remained top of the uk classical charts for almost two years. Nigel kennedys second vivaldi disc with the berlin philharmonic sees him exploring further afield in the vivaldi repertoire.
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. Listen online 21 songs from les stars du classique 2010. His recording of vivaldis four seasons 1989 earned a place in the guinness book of records as the bestselling classical work of all time. He made his early career in the classical field, and has more recently performed in jazz, klezmer and other music genres. Nigel kennedy download all jazz songs nigel kennedy. He was a pupil at the yehudi menuhin school, under yehudi menuhin himself, and later at the juilliard school under dorothy delay. 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. But in a crowded market place, how to stand out from the crowd. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, berlin philharmonic orchestra.
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