The four seasons by nigel kennedyberliner philharmoniker now. He made his early career in the classical field, and has more recently performed in jazz, klezmer and other music genres. Nov 05, 2015 in releasing the album, kennedy insisted that forwardthinking vivaldi would have loved to compose with todays resources. Each sonnet is divided into three sections fast, slow, fast, which correspond with the three movements in each.
And sure enough, badboy violinist nigel kennedy and his orchestra of life use the score as a starting point for various kinds of embroidery. Kennedy plays with his orchestra of life, comprised of young musicians, drum programming by massive attacks damon reece and a vocal quartet. Comprised of four violin concertos written by antonio vivaldi in 1723, the four seasons is probably the baroque composers bestknown work. Take a closer look at the summer concerto from vivaldis. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. Cass, album his masters voice digital, his masters voice digital, his masters voice digital. Remember how fresh he made this music sound on his recording. Vivaldi by nigel kennedyberliner philharmoniker on amazon. I heard one by nigel kennedy with him playing winter from vivaldis the four seasons this. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
The new four seasons, an album by nigel kennedy on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The new four seasons nigel kennedy classical crossover 2015. Nigel kennedy born 28 december 1956 is an english violinist and violist. Dec 27, 2012 nigel kennedy, mark oconnor, philip glass, max richter.
Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra the. There are beats, long solo interjections, abrupt tempo shifts, electronics, rock. Oct 09, 2015 one day i was listening to cbc radio one. Nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra album vivaldi. The four seasons 1989 nigel kennedys greatest hits 2002 the very best of nigel kennedy 2010 kennedy plays bach with the berlin philharmonic 2000 sibelius tchaikovsky. The new four seasons by nigel kennedy on apple music. 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. 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. I heard one by nigel kennedy with him playing winter from vivaldis the four seasons this rendition almost brought me to tears.
The new four seasons, keeps that spirit at the core. But in a crowded market place, how to stand out from the crowd. The very best of nigel kennedy 2010 kennedy plays bach with the berlin. 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. Oct 09, 2015 available with an apple music subscription.
Joining vivaldis narrative journey are several contemporary sounds. The biggest new development is the range of sounds coming from the strings of the staid old berlin philharmonic. Oct 29, 2015 if anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldis four seasons it is nigel kennedy, the violin worlds marmite violinist. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, nigel kennedy.
With over 250 recordings currently listed across all formats, vivaldis four seasons is the concerto gift that keeps on giving. The new four seasons, nigel kennedy, sony masterworks. 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. The four seasons by nigel kennedy, antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra from amazons classical music store. Nigel kennedys 1989 recording of the four seasons with the english chamber orchestra sold over two million copies, becoming one of the bestselling classical works ever. Complete your vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra collection. Allegro non molto by nigel kennedymembers of the berliner philharmoniker 3.
Vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, nigel kennedy the four. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. All have written responses to the four seasons in recent years in the form of new violin concertos. His recording of vivaldis four seasons 1989 earned a place in the guinness book of records as the bestselling classical work of all time. Over twentyfive years ago, nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldi s the four seasons. 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. The set includes the original recording, award winning film, images not previously issued, memorabilia and a specially written account of the unfolding event. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldis four seasons it is nigel kennedy, the violin worlds marmite violinist.
Nigel kennedy violin, with daniel stabrawa violin, berlin philharmonic orchestra. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, berlin philharmonic orchestra. Firstly, vivaldi is one of my favorite composers, having travelled to venice 3 times, visiting the chapel he played in, and loving that country. I heard one by nigel kennedy with him playing winter from vivaldi s the four seasons this rendition almost brought me to tears. 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. Why vivaldis the four seasons continues to inspire the. Vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, nigel kennedy discogs. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, kennedy, nigel. 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.
Having produced hundreds of examples, antonio vivaldi must be regarded as the indisputable king of the baroque instrumental concerto. Sep 27, 2012 nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra album vivaldi. In writing such works for a multitude of different instruments violin, viola damore, cello, mandolin, flute, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, horn, and others both alone and in various combinations, vivaldi was a seminal figure in the development of a genre that. Why vivaldis the four seasons continues to inspire. The four seasons the rewrite 25 years ago nigel kennedy made his breakthrough with his recording of vivaldis the four seasons. Each of the four concerti is based on a sonnet supposedly written by vivaldi himself. Take a closer look at the summer concerto from vivaldis the. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of nigel kennedys landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons, emi classics presents the 20th anniversary luxury edition.
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