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. If you watch this and are not immediately captivated by the energy of the music i will be very surprised. The four seasons by nigel kennedy, antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra from amazons classical music store. Nigel kennedys landmark first recording of vivaldis four seasons. 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, nigel kennedy vivaldi. 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. He made his early career in the classical field, and has more recently performed in jazz, klezmer and other music genres. Nigel kennedy to perform vivaldis the four seasons with palestine strings ensemble from west bank and east jerusalem published. The innovative performance of vivaldis four seasons by kennedy and palestine strings included both classical and arabicinspired improvisations. I had never heard nigel kennedy cd before,having only heard him on radio and tv but im so glad i got it. Cd, album emi digital, emi digital, emi digital cdc 7 49557 2, cdc 7495572, cd nige 2.
This recording is the most alive and exciting performance i know. His performance on 20 on vivaldis four seasons was watched by. The innovative performance of vivaldis four seasons by kennedy and palestine strings included both classical and arabicinspired. I can say the recording of the cd four seasons was as great. Nigel kennedy wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclopedia. 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 set includes the original recording, award winning film, images not previously issued, memorabilia and a specially written account of the unfolding event. Nigel kennedy and palestine strings play vivaldi at 20. 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. 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. After a long association with vivaldis four seasons, and 2. 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. Palestinian orchestra takes centre stage at the proms with.
Nigel kennedy and palestine strings play vivaldi at 20 bbc proms. 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. As violinist, composer, and conductor, vivaldi was the dominant figure in venetian instrumental music in the early 1700s. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra discogs. Nigel kennedy, the orchestra of life, palestine strings, gwilym simcock. Nigel kennedy and palestine strings play vivaldi at. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, kennedy, nigel.
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Violin master nigel kennedy returned to the royal albert hall on 8. The new four seasons by nigel kennedy and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, berlin philharmonic orchestra. Nigel kennedys four seasons is fresh, new, and riotously. Nigel kennedy returns with vivaldis the four seasons with the palestine strings from the edward said national conservatory of music as. Proms to host young palestinian musicians music the. 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. But youve never heard antonio vivaldis the four seasons like this before. Nigel kennedy born 28 december 1956 is an english violinist and violist. Nigel kennedy, the orchestra of life, palestine strings, gwilym.
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