In his album 'My World', Nigel Kennedy demonstrates how a string orchestra, rock band, and piano can effectively work together, challenging musical stereotypes.
Composer Biography
Nigel Kennedy credits Yehudi Menuhin, his teacher, with providing a direct route to Bach's music and for funding his education at the Yehudi Menuhin School.
Composition History
Nigel Kennedy composed a new suite for Anton Chekhov's play 'Three Sisters' after his wife produced the play and he offered to write incidental music.
Composer Biography
Nigel Kennedy's new album features his own compositions, offering an intimate view into his musical world.
Composer's Artistic Vision
When composing for 'Three Sisters', Nigel Kennedy focused on Chekhov's universal exploration of the human condition rather than consciously adopting a Russian style.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nigel Kennedy's compositions on this album are inspired by mentors like Yehudi Menuhin and Isaac Stern, and artists such as Stéphane Grappelli, Mark O'Connor, and Jarek Smietana.
Composer Biography
Nigel Kennedy had several lessons with Isaac Stern, a classical violinist who was a major inspiration for younger generations, and Stern never charged him for these lessons.
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