But youve never heard antonio vivaldis the four seasons like this before. Find antonio vivaldi credit information on allmusic. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, berlin philharmonic orchestra. 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. 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. This recording is the most alive and exciting performance i know. The innovative performance of vivaldis four seasons by kennedy and palestine strings 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. 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. Vivaldi, nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra discogs.
The palestine strings was launched in 2009 as a fifteen to twentymember. Nigel kennedy, the orchestra of life, palestine strings, gwilym. Our privacy policy was last updated on friday 31 january 2020view it here dismiss. Violin master nigel kennedy returned to the royal albert hall on 8. 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. Nigel kennedy returns with vivaldis the four seasons with the palestine strings from the edward said national conservatory of music as. Nigel kennedy, palestine strings, the orchestra of life.
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. Nigel kennedy spring from vivaldis four seasons 1989. Vivaldi experience nigel kennedy release info allmusic. 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. 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. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, nigel kennedy vivaldi. Nigel kennedy and palestine strings play vivaldi at. Nigel kennedy and palestine strings play vivaldi at 20. Nigel kennedys landmark first recording of vivaldis four seasons. Cd, album emi digital, emi digital, emi digital cdc 7 49557 2, cdc 7495572, cd nige 2.
Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra discogs. Nigel kennedy to perform vivaldis the four seasons with palestine strings ensemble from west bank and east jerusalem published. Nigel kennedy and palestine strings play vivaldi at 20 bbc proms. Proms to host young palestinian musicians music the. 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. 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. 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. For someone like me who does not listen to much classical music it is totally accessible and is absolutely glorious to listen to.
Nigel kennedy wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Nigel kennedy spring from vivaldis four seasons discogs. The innovative performance of vivaldis four seasons by kennedy and palestine strings included both classical and arabicinspired. The new four seasons by nigel kennedy on amazon music. Nigel kennedy born 28 december 1956 is an english violinist and violist. The latest news and comment on violinist nigel kennedy. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, kennedy, nigel. Nigel kennedy, the orchestra of life, palestine strings, gwilym simcock. As violinist, composer, and conductor, vivaldi was the dominant figure in venetian instrumental music in the early 1700s.
The four seasons by nigel kennedy, antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra from amazons classical music store. I can say the recording of the cd four seasons was as great. 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 new four seasons by nigel kennedy and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. 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 kennedy s landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons, emi classics presents the 20th anniversary luxury edition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you watch this and are not immediately captivated by the energy of the music i will be very surprised. Nigel kennedys four seasons is fresh, new, and riotously. 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. I had never heard nigel kennedy cd before,having only heard him on radio and tv but im so glad i got it. 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.
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