01:59
|
Watch a Related Video
Frequently Bought Together
Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought
~ Frederic Chopin
|
~ Nigel Kennedy
|
~ Nigel Kennedy
|
~ Nigel Kennedy
|
![Nigel Kennedy: The Platinum Collection [Box Set]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51xjRM2Y8hL._SL500_SS90_.jpg)
~ Julie Price
|
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links(What is this?) |
Product Description
Classic FM Magazine, April 2006
On "Inner Thoughts"
"There's no question about the calibre of these recordings... It's a tribute to his outstanding career"
"There's no question about the calibre of these recordings... It's a tribute to his outstanding career"
Album Description
For over twenty-five years, Nigel Kennedy has been acknowledged as one of the world's leading violin virtuosos and is one of the most important violinists Britain has ever produced. His virtuosic technique, unique talent and mass appeal have brought fresh perspectives to both the classical and contemporary repertoire. He is the best selling classical violinist worldwide.
This album combines his first-ever Mozart recording with a fresh perspective on the Beethoven violin concerto he first recorded in 1992. He collaborates again with the Polish Chamber Orchestra of which he has been Artistic Director since 2002. He directs the orchestra from the violin in both concertos to achieve a more direct communication of the orchestra members and the cadenzas are very much his own.
Kennedy says the main reason for re-approaching the Beethoven concerto is that today, he hears the piece as having more rhythmic vitality which he wants to bring out in his new recording, despite still cherishing his first recording with Tennstedt, which he said had a more old-fashioned, romantic approach and was played slower.
Listen out for the Mozart cadenza which definitely gives the piece a contemporary edge. It was recorded with his electric violin and Kennedy expresses in it what the concerto means to him personally and wants to open listeners' minds to change their view of the piece. He has also introduced a harpsichord to the work which adds warmth and gives it even more life.
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
|||||||||||||
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
|
Related forums
|
What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?
 |
83% buy the item featured on this page: Beethoven: Violin Concerto / Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 / Horrace Silver: Creepin In /Nigel Kennedy £10.88 |
 |
5% buy Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor; Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 £6.48 |
 |
4% buy Brahms: Violin Concerto £6.48 |
![Nigel Kennedy: The Platinum Collection [Box Set]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51xjRM2Y8hL._SL75_SS50_.jpg) |
4% buy Nigel Kennedy: The Platinum Collection [Box Set] £12.98 |
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Your Recent History
(What's this?)|
After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. |
