It sold in excess of 2 million copies and the album remained top of the uk classical charts for almost two years. The new four seasons there are obvious precedents for a performers wholesale change of. Nigel kennedys interpretation of antonio vivaldis four seasons in 1989 brought him fame beyond the world of classical music. But in a crowded market place, how to stand out from the crowd. This weeks highest new entry comes from a violinist who is no stranger to the classic fm chart. The new four seasons cd, sep 2015, sony classical at the best online prices at ebay.
The 1989 recording earned a place in the guinness book of world records as the bestselling. Sep 27, 2012 nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra album vivaldi. 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. 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 the new four seasons stadsschouwburg. Having trained at both the yehudi menuhin school of music and the juilliard school in new york, nigel kennedy has developed into one of. The grandson of lauri kennedy principal cellist with the bbc symphony orchestra from 1929 until 1935 and the son of john kennedy principal. Bbc radio 4 mastertapes, series 5, nigel kennedy the aside. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Antonio vivaldis the four seasons with nigel kennedy.
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. The new four seasons 2015 flac tracks 24 bit44,1 khz time 01. One of britains finest violinists, nigel kennedy is a colourful and controversial musician, a master of classical music and one always eager to experiment and explore other areas, thus blurring the boundaries between classical, rock, jazz and folk. Violinist nigel kennedys the new four seasons strings. Nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra album vivaldi. The fast movements are driven and powerfully exhilarating while the luscious slow movements provide the perfect contrast. There are beats, long solo interjections, abrupt tempo shifts, electronics, rock. So as soon as i was in front of a computer i ordered this cd by nigel kennedy. The classic fm chart sunday 18 october 2015 classic fm. A bit of a shock if youre expecting the traditional 4 seasons but stick with it. The new four seasonssummer10 his fears are only too true, mendelssohn. The fast movements are driven and powerfully exhilarating while the luscious slow movements provide the.
Music and musicians at hay 2015 hay festival, 2015. I f anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldi. The new four seasons by nigel kennedy on apple music. 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.
He made his early career in the classical field, and has more recently performed in jazz, klezmer and other music genres. Nigel kennedys 1989 breakthrough recording of vivaldis the four seasons sold more than two million copies and remained at the top of the uk classical charts for almost two. As one of the most successful classical performers of his time, violinist nigel kennedy s genredefying music helped him achieve a level of fame typically reserved for pop stars. Angel studios and rak studios, 1420 december 2011 and 2628 january 2012. Find nigel kennedy discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Now hes back for a second bite of the cherry and ruffle doesnt begin to cover it. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. 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. Nigel kennedy s breakthrough recording of vivaldis four seasons 1989 earned a place in the guinness book of records as the bestselling classical work of all time. Nigel kennedy 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, arranger, main artist, producer, violin antonio vivaldi, composer orchestra of life, associated performer tim lewis, producer p. Nigel kennedy vivaldi the new four seasons 2015, cd. The new four seasons 2015 official digital download 24bit44,1khz nigel kennedy vivaldi. 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. Performed and directed by kennedy, this album is a surprising piece of art. In his sleeve notes to that famous release, kennedy stressed that he had rejected the idea of playing vivaldis suite of violin concertos in either the authentic fashion, using period instruments or in the more florid romantic style. 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. The album also features singers zee gachette and xantone blacq. Nigel kennedy born 28 december 1956 is an english violinist and violist. The 1989 recording earned a place in the guinness book of world records as the best.
Over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi s the four seasons. Horen sie ihre lieblingssongs aus dem album vivaldi. The new four seasonssummer10 his fears are only too true nigel kennedy 2015 ab 1,49 24bit flac album vorhoren vivaldi. And sure enough, badboy violinist nigel kennedy and his orchestra of life use the score as a starting point for various kinds of embroidery. Music profile for nigel kennedy, born 28 december 1956. Digital booklet over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi s the four seasons.
Mixed by damon reece massive attack, goldfrapp, who also did the electronic drum programming, kennedy deconstructs this classic piece in a daring, modern way. Bbc arts hay festival, 2015, nigel kennedy on the four. As one of the most successful classical performers of his time, violinist nigel kennedys genredefying music helped him achieve a level of fame typically reserved for pop stars. Having trained at both the yehudi menuhin school of music and the juilliard school in new york, nigel kennedy has developed into one of the. The new four seasonssummer10 his fears are only too true.
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. Nigel kennedy s interpretation of antonio vivaldis four seasons in 1989 brought him fame beyond the world of classical music. The new four seasons nigel kennedy classical crossover 2015. The new four seasons nigel kennedy on allmusic 2015 when you see someone called zstar among the. The new four seasons nigel kennedy classical crossover. In 1989 nigel kennedy made his breakthrough recording of vivaldis four seasons. Nigel kennedy at the jazzfest bonn 2015 music dw 16.
Bbc radio 4 mastertapes, series 5, nigel kennedy the a. Bbc arts hay festival, 2015, nigel kennedy on the four seasons. If hearing the four seasons by vivaldi make you groan for something new, you ought to give this recording a chance. There are obvious precedents for a performers wholesale change of. A native of brighton, england, he studied music at the yehudi menuhin school and at juilliard. The new four seasons, keeps that spirit at the core. Joining vivaldis narrative journey are several contemporary sounds. With over 250 recordings currently listed across all formats, vivaldis four seasons is the concerto gift that keeps on giving.