Nigel Kennedy's passion for jazz began in childhood and was directly inspired by the jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Nigel Kennedy believes that great music is often created by those who break boundaries, placing Vivaldi in the same revolutionary company as Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis.
Performer Biography
Nigel Kennedy is described as a "total musician," excelling as a concerto soloist, jazz artist, chamber musician, and communicator.
Cultural Impact
Nigel Kennedy's first recording of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons set international records for a classical release, selling over two million copies and reaching a massive global audience.
Recording & Production
Nigel Kennedy insisted on a live recording for Beethoven's Violin Concerto, rejecting the idea of post-performance edits or 'improvements'.
Interpretation
Nigel Kennedy's approach to music is characterized by his refusal to categorize or separate great music by type, a philosophy that took root in his teenage years.
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