Nigel kennedys landmark first recording of vivaldis four seasons. Nigel kennedy, the orchestra of life, palestine strings, gwilym simcock. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, berlin philharmonic orchestra. For someone like me who does not listen to much classical music it is totally accessible and is absolutely glorious to listen to. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, kennedy, nigel. The bbc has released this video of the much anticipated 8 august performance by worldrenowned violinist nigel kennedy with palestine strings and members of kennedy s 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 set includes the original recording, award winning film, images not previously issued, memorabilia and a specially written account of the unfolding event. Nigel kennedy wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. As violinist, composer, and conductor, vivaldi was the dominant figure in venetian instrumental music in the early 1700s. Nigel kennedy to perform vivaldis the four seasons with palestine strings ensemble from west bank and east jerusalem published. It remained there until the release of celtic womans second album, 2006s a christmas celebration, which cemented celtic womans spot at the top for a total of 112 consecutive weeks. Cellist bion tsang is internationally recognized as one of the outstanding instrumentalists of his generation. Nigel kennedys four seasons is fresh, new, and riotously. Nigel kennedy and palestine strings play vivaldi at.
The bbc has released this video of the much anticipated 8 august performance by worldrenowned violinist nigel kennedy with palestine strings and members of kennedy s 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. Kennedy intends not just to reinterpret old favorites but also to unearth music that is rarely performed, so here listeners will get the playedtodeath four seasons concertos together with a moderately wellknown work, the twoviolin concerto in a minor, op. Vivaldi experience nigel kennedy release info allmusic. Violin master nigel kennedy returned to the royal albert hall on 8. Nigel kennedy and palestine strings play vivaldi at 20. The strings got a taste of performing in front of a british audience last week when they played for a small segment of the four seasons at the. Nigel kennedy and palestine strings play vivaldi at 20 bbc proms. This recording is the most alive and exciting performance i know. Nigel kennedy spring from vivaldis four seasons discogs. Find antonio vivaldi credit information on allmusic. 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.
Nigel kennedy, the orchestra of life, palestine strings, gwilym. The new four seasons by nigel kennedy on amazon 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. Vivaldi, nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra discogs. Proms to host young palestinian musicians this article is more than 6 years old nigel kennedy to perform vivaldis the four seasons with palestine strings ensemble from west bank and east jerusalem. But youve never heard antonio vivaldis the four seasons like this before. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, nigel kennedy vivaldi. Nigel kennedy born 28 december 1956 is an english violinist and violist. The innovative performance of vivaldis four seasons by kennedy and palestine strings included both classical and arabicinspired improvisations. Nigel kennedy returns with vivaldis the four seasons with the palestine strings from the edward said national conservatory of music as.
Buy nigel kennedy s greatest hits by nigel kennedy, antonio vivaldi, jules massenet, erik satie, ralph vaughan williams, claude debussy, simon rattle, jeffrey tate, vernon handley, klaus tennstedt, english chamber orchestra, city of birmingham symphony orchestra, john lenehan from amazons classical music store. Palestinian orchestra takes centre stage at the proms with. The four seasons by nigel kennedy, antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra from amazons classical music store. Cd, album emi digital, emi digital, emi digital cdc 7 49557 2, cdc 7495572, cd nige 2. In late 2005, kennedy recorded his first album for the jazz label blue note sessions, with ron carter on double bass, jack dejohnette on drums and saxophonist joe lovano.
The palestine strings gained international attention in 20, when, as a full string orchestra, they performed vivaldis four seasons at the albert hall with nigel kennedy at the bbc proms, to critical acclaim in the british press. The new four seasons by nigel kennedy and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. The innovative performance of vivaldis four seasons by kennedy and palestine strings included both classical and arabicinspired. The latest news and comment on violinist nigel kennedy. Proms to host young palestinian musicians music the. The palestine strings was launched in 2009 as a fifteen to twentymember. His performance on 20 on vivaldis four seasons was watched by.
Nigel kennedy spring from vivaldis four seasons 1989. Nigel kennedy, palestine strings, the orchestra of life nigel kennedy wins the affection and applause of a packed royal albert hall by. 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. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of nigel kennedy s landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons, emi classics presents the 20th anniversary luxury edition. If you watch this and are not immediately captivated by the energy of the music i will be very surprised. Our privacy policy was last updated on friday 31 january 2020view it here dismiss. The new four seasons by nigel kennedy from amazons classical music store. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from nigel kennedy at the discogs marketplace. I can say the recording of the cd four seasons was as great. Nigel kennedy, palestine strings, the orchestra of life. 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. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra discogs.
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