Le quattro stagioni is a group of four violin concerti by italian composer antonio vivaldi, each of which gives musical expression to a season of the year. Nigel kennedy s 1989 recording of the four seasons with the english chamber orchestra sold over two million copies, becoming one of the bestselling classical works ever. Kennedy s fresh interpretation on vivaldi s four seasons broke the bounds of classic convention, while maintaining musical integrity. Performer nigel kennedy title english chamber orchestra file 01 vivaldi the four seasons, iii. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, berlin philharmonic orchestra. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from nigel kennedy at the discogs marketplace. A musical rebel gives vivaldi a postmodern makeover. Four seasons 20th anniversary 20th anniversary edition, 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. Nige 2 vivaldi the four seasons nigel kennedy english. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, nigel kennedy vivaldi. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, kennedy, nigel 4. Nigel kennedys recording was released 25th september 1989. Kennedys 1989 recording of vivaldis work with the english chamber orchestra has sold over 3m copies and is one of the bestselling classical records of all time. Vivaldi the four seasons 320 kbps hosting miarroba.
Nigel kennedy born december 28, 1956 in brighton, england is a violinist and violist. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is by far the best recording that i have heard, i have 6 recordings of vivaldi s four seasons, it is in a class of its own. 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. Music profile for nigel kennedy, born 28 december 1956. Vivaldi le quattro stagioni, bruch, mendelssohn violin concertos, schubert rondo, etc.
The recording flatters the orchestra with a richer string sound than the lpo, but their playing is rather more stolid and a little short on picturesque fantasythe staccatos that introduce winter, for instance, are thoroughly neat and musical but have no feel whatever of the icy chill that the composer intended. The biggest new development is the range of sounds coming from the strings of the staid old berlin philharmonic. To answer this i listened to as many of the performances referenced by the other answers as i could find just to be sure i hadnt missed out on any significant performances. Nigel kennedy file antonio vivaldi the four seasons english chamber orchestra feat. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Classical nigel kennedy violin the platinium collection 3 cd. What is considered the best performancerecording of vivaldis four seasons.
The four seasons quattro stagioni nigel kennedy vivaldi. It was a record from the 70s but dont remember the name. The 25th anniversary edition of the bestselling recording that propelled nigel kennedy to stardom. What is the definitive recording of vivaldis four seasons. He will also be performing nigel kennedy plays hendrix at the basement, sydney on february 11 at 6. Kennedy has done much a to popularise classical music, particularly among young people. By way of a complete contrast theres the video of nigel kennedy torturing vivaldis four seasons. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, kennedy, nigel. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra the four. Most notable among them is the latest in tdks admirable concert series, a marvellous bach st john passion from masaaki suzukis bach collegium japan. British violinist and violist, born 28 december 1956 in brighton, england, uk. Nicolas hudak i f anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldis four seasons it is nigel kennedy, the violin worlds marmite.
Oct 29, 2015 nigel kennedy and the orchestra of life. Tr24of antonio vivaldi le quattro stagioni the four seasons itzhak perlman, violin, london philharmonic orchestra, 1976 2015 baroque, concert for violin and orchestra, classical 818 mb 20161219 20 4. The accompanying descriptive sonnets require that the convention of hypnotically fast allegro movements gives way to the uneven staggering of drunken peasants, to the deaththroes of a hunted stag. This year max richter released recomposed by max richter. Event in clujnapoca, romania by diesel events and diesel club clujnapoca on wednesday, october 19 2016 with 1k people interested and 490 people going.
British virtuoso violinist nigel kennedys landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons was originally released in september 1989 and has gone on on to become one of the bestselling classical albums of alltime. The four seasons by nigel kennedyberliner philharmoniker now. The four seasons by nigel kennedy, antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra from amazons classical music store. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of virtuoso violinist nigel kennedy s landmark recording of vivaldi s four seasons, this very special 25th anniversary luxury edition includes the original groundbreaking recording, award winning film, images and memorabilia and a specially written account of the unfolding event. Vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, nigel kennedy discogs. By way of a complete contrast theres the video of nigel kennedy torturing vivaldi s four seasons. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra the. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Sep 27, 2012 nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra album vivaldi. Vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra discogs. 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. From the commanding heat of the summer sun, to winters.
He has also performed and recorded most of the major violin concerti. After all, its not possible to listen to too many renditions of vivaldi. He was a pupil at the yehudi menuhin school, under yehudi menuhin himself, and later at the juilliard school under dorothy delay. English chamber orchestra nigel kennedy violin conducting.
Vivaldi the four seasons english chamber orchestra. Nigel kennedys version of the four seasons sold more than three million copies, entering the record books as the bestselling classical recording ever. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of decca music group ltd. I remove the record and inner sleeve from the outer sleeve to avoid outer sleeve splits. Nigel kennedy undertook a major 2011 tour, performing his exhilarating and unique take on vivaldis four seasons as well as his own brand new composition, the four elements. Nigel kennedy s recording was released 25th september. Nicolas hudak i f anyone has earned the right to mess around with vivaldis four seasons it is nigel kennedy. A friend of mine had a recording by a german orchestra that i think is the best that ive ever heard. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of virtuoso violinist nigel kennedys landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons, this very special 25th anniversary luxury edition includes the original groundbreaking recording, award winning film, images and memorabilia and a specially written account of the unfolding event. With its vivid poetry and technical ingenuity, vivaldis four seasons was ground breaking at the time of its release and to this day remains as influential and transfixing as ever. Complete your vivaldi nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra collection. If there is a better recording, i would like to know which one. Classical nigel kennedy violin the platinium collection. Feb 02, 2017 in 2010, kennedys uk performances of vivaldis four seasons were a staggering success, and included a stunning, sold out show at londons royal albert hall.
Henryk szeryng and the eco are also well worth hearing. The four seasons, an album by antonio vivaldi, nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra 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. Jan 25, 2016 kennedys 1989 recording of vivaldis work with the english chamber orchestra has sold over 3m copies and is one of the bestselling classical records of all time. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. They were written around 17161717 and published in 1725 in amsterdam, together with eight additional concerti, as il cimento dellarmonia e dellinventione the contest between harmony.
British virtuoso violinist nigel kennedys landmark recording of vivaldis four seasons was originally released in september 1989 and has gone on on to. Download torrent four seasons fast and easy torrent search. Nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra album vivaldi. Antonio vivaldi, english chamber orchestra, nigel kennedy. Emi hmv digital stereo nige 2 vivaldi the four seasons nigel kennedy english chamber orchestra. Nigel kennedy, english chamber orchestra see all versions of this release, 7 available. 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.
A good many of them have distinguished themselves, not least nigel kennedys topselling 1989 disc with the english chamber orchestra rereleased last year in a 25th anniversary edition on. Imaginatively filmed, the program was ahead of its time and quickly became a benchmark for video recordings of classical music. Any good interpreter of a set of pieces as thoroughly ingrained in the cultural consciousness as vivaldis the four seasons has to. In 2010, kennedys uk performances of vivaldis four seasons were a staggering success, and included a stunning, sold out show at londons royal albert hall. Kennedys four seasons is an album which transformed not just the interpretive breadth accorded vivaldi, but the commercial potential of classical music as a whole.