Heard this when I was 21, 60 years ago. This fellow breathes life into the music, brings it closer to me, a lowly commoner living on a reserve in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Yes, he’s good , but Janine Jansen just knocks him right out of the ring. I have a feeling that Mr. Kennedy’s done a bit of fiddling about with the score. (Intentional bad pun. Couldn’t resist it)
@@dunnedigby4957 What does it mean "Jansen just knocks him right out of the ring" in the context of music (art)? Music is not a competition. Music is mutual inspiration. I saw a lot such comments when people, for example, discussed if Bach was "better" than Beethoven or Jimmi Hendrix was "better" than Stevie Rai Vaughan? What does it mean: better? Technically Stevie was better than Hendrix but technique is one aspect only of music. One day I listen to Chopin but another I prefer Mozart, Komeda, Miles Davies or David Bowie - it depends on mood. And I do appreciate all of them.
@@ryszardfortuna2063 I’m comparing a PERFORMANCE with a PERFORMANCE of the SAME item. You’re comparing a PERSON expert in one musical genre with A DIFFERENT PERSON in a different genre. As this could develop into a crazy argument where everyone’s lost the plot, that’s all I’m saying.
Nigel Kennedy is a musical genius. He brings so much passion, joie de vivre and individuality to this beautiful music - and plays it all from memory - truly fantastic.
Many years ago, in Australia, I had the great pleasure to meet him. Charming, sweet, gracious. Thankful that I have lived to enjoy his beautiful 'fiddle' playing.
Nigle's Vivaldi keeps all souls at peace I feel like surrounded by nice cool breeze near a very quiet place but listening to his relics and bird sound at the river bank.
Despite what our learned music snobs say, Vivaldi would have approved of Nigel Kennedy's interpretation. You can just feel it. Somehow there is a connection that spans the centuries.
he's playing it as written and as the piece clearly dictates. why wouldn't vivaldi approve? and how many "learned music snobs" are really saying vivaldi wouldn't have approved?
The Music snobs when Vivaldi was alive didn't even know who he was, he was a random school music teacher, so funny how the snobbery class take ownership of things
Very rarely the soloist and orchestra do a symbiosis on the most highest musical and technical level.This recording is a unique testimony of such a case.Thank you for uploading it.
I am overwhelmed by emotions while listing to those tracks. It remains me the time when I was a child, I was sitting down with my grandma in the kitchen next to the Hi-Fi system she had listening to this masterpiece! Unfortunately my grandma went up to the sky more than a decade ago and I miss her. Love you Grandma! Thanks a milion for sharing Warner Classics!
Vivaldi was an impressionist. This is the only performance that suggests the performers knew it, everyone else always tries to play Vivaldi like he's Bach when he's not.
I know exactly what you mean. It is so bittersweet. Just the 80s feel of it (the unison dark glasses!), is enough to bring a tear to the eye - overjoyed to have witnessed it at the time but so sad that it is also now long gone.
Yes wonderfull music and nigel plays it wonderfullly I used to have him on cd and listened to it now and again. In my mind this is how ots supposed to be played
NK Rocks. While most all symphonic performances are basically tribute cover bands, NK justifies contemporary performance of classical repertoire. Completely original. Fall cadenza/intro sublime
I had the cassette as a teen. I already loved classical, but that tape/this music is burnt into my memory. I went to a quartet on the weekend who played this and it was amazing.
Have loved Nigel's playing since he first released it. It is my go to version & Vilvaldi 4s lifts one's spirits, no matter your mood. Masterpiece played by a passionate soul who has progressed beyond technical competency.
I haven't come across this video recording before. 1989! he looks like a baby:D Now that I've read the info from Warner (above) I see that this recording changed the classical music 'stuffy' world, the change brought about by Nigel Kennedy's energy, vitality, and his charisma that always brings the musicians with him. Enchanting, demanding and fulfilling.
Back in the day I went to Blenheim Palace to watch a concert of the four seasons staged by the Daily Mail, performed in full period costume, it was absolutely fantastic, beautiful music, beautiful costumes and a stunningly beautiful setting, also beautiful company who will go unnamed.
I used the have his cd's and listened to them often on my realy expensive home stereo now I only have a youtube and basic headphones but it brings me back to those days
Neigel, ich bin geflasht von Deiner Art zu musizieren. Du bist ein Virtuose der neuen Zeit. Vivaldi und Co. sind für sich schon sehr genial. Aber Du bringst sie so gut herüber, das ist ein Karussell der Gefühle meines Erachtens. Einfach wunderbar. Mach bitte weiter so . Hochachtungsvoll, ein Fan aus Deutschland.
Depuis 20 ans je l'écoute et il met la barre très haute, je ne trouve pas les mots tellement il est bon. On ne peut même plus dire bon, ni talentueux. Il excelle...
I took my violinist daughter to Sheffield City Hall, to witness Nigel's performance of Walton's Violin Concerto, which he performed exquisitely with closed eyes throughout. It must have been around 1989-90. A brilliant performance. Played on the Guaniri del Jesu 'Lord Wilton', once owned (and leant to Nigel) by his mentor, Yehudi Menuhin, which he now owns, having purchased it from Sir Yehudi's estate.
I photographed him for a magazine years ago in the car park of the recording studio in Box. Great friendly character. He had hand painted his BMW in the Aston Villa Football Club colours and stood on top of it for the picture.
He looks like a young Tom Hardy. I remember still how his look was considered shocking at the time, and I loved it and was amazed at his seemingly nonchalant way of playing but is in fact absolute brilliance!
This video keeps getting taken down. It's a shame because it's the best version. It really starts with him being interviewed by marriella fostrup. Idk where the original beginning is
Whilst I've been listening to this I have been criticising Niegel's playing and shaking my head in disbelief. I thought he was just playing far too slowly. I then realized I'd been playing the video at 0.75 speed. I'd forgotten to turn the speed back to normal after previously watching another video at a slower speed because the person in the video was talking far too fast. At the normal speed Nigel plays beautifully. Hopefully I won't make that mistake again. Just wish some people wouldn't speak so fast.
Many years ago, when his local pub in Malvern burnt down, NK did a fundraiser at the church. After beginning with a couple of contemporary pieces, he said, "Right, that's enough of those modern composers, now it's time for a dead one" 😂😂
Вивальди миру подарил свою гениальную музыкальную красоту восприятия мира... Очень много в мире музыкантов, которые прекрасны, замечательно владеют музыкальными инструментами и прекрасно дарят людям много счастья и радостных минут исполняя эти произведения, общаясь таким образом с миром и людьми... Музыканты... Это избранные и самые лучшие люди... У них в душе.... Красота и прекрасные чувства и мысли... Браво всем кто занимается музыкой, достигая выот в исполнительском искусстве... Этот скрипач прекрасно работает, оркестр просто великолепен... Счастлива, слушая прекрасную музыку... Время трачу с пользой... Браво.... Поздравляю вас....
I grew up hearing baroque music played this way, and it's increasingly frustrating to see modern violin "stars" continue to ignore what baroque specialists have discovered over the last several decades. This "modern" approach is so boring to me now. It's curious that NK speaks out against young violinists being in a kind of a mold, without significant creativity, when he clearly is molded in this "modern" virtuoso approach. But the true virtuosi are the amazing period instrumentalists such as Voices of Music, whose performances dazzle and breathe fresh air into the music.
Heard this when I was 21, 60 years ago. This fellow breathes life into the music, brings it closer to me, a lowly commoner living on a reserve in Saskatchewan, Canada.
How are things Eddy?
That was my first record, a gift on my birthday, around the same time :-). And what a gift!
No such thing as a lowly commoner my friend . You are every everyones equal in all but circumstance .
@@vincentbrannelly8786 excellent reply 👏 👌 👍
It was 34 years ago, not 60 :) young boy.
I love the four seasons. Everytime I listen to a new performance, I compare it with tihs one, and no one has topped it for me yet.
Yes, he’s good , but Janine Jansen just knocks him right out of the ring. I have a feeling that Mr. Kennedy’s done a bit of fiddling about with the score. (Intentional bad pun. Couldn’t resist it)
@@dunnedigby4957 Thank you, I will have a look (and listen) at her performance.
@@dunnedigby4957 What does it mean "Jansen just knocks him right out of the ring" in the context of music (art)? Music is not a competition. Music is mutual inspiration. I saw a lot such comments when people, for example, discussed if Bach was "better" than Beethoven or Jimmi Hendrix was "better" than Stevie Rai Vaughan? What does it mean: better? Technically Stevie was better than Hendrix but technique is one aspect only of music. One day I listen to Chopin but another I prefer Mozart, Komeda, Miles Davies or David Bowie - it depends on mood. And I do appreciate all of them.
@@ryszardfortuna2063 I’m comparing a PERFORMANCE with a PERFORMANCE of the SAME item. You’re comparing a PERSON expert in one musical genre with A DIFFERENT PERSON in a different genre. As this could develop into a crazy argument where everyone’s lost the plot, that’s all I’m saying.
@@dunnedigby4957 no, she doesn't. Neither does anyone else. This rendition is uniquely outstanding and long lasting.
Nigel Kennedy is a musical genius. He brings so much passion, joie de vivre and individuality to this beautiful music - and plays it all from memory - truly fantastic.
I forgot. Im 63 today, and I suddenly remember you Monsieur Kennedy, my day has been so 💥🎊🎉💥🎊🎉🌟🌟🌟🌟💫💥💥💥
Absolute rockstar! I’ve heard this being 15 years old. Now at nearly 50, the effect is the same. Pure genius!!
I have seen Nigel Kennedy play live, magic
This recording came into hospital with me, I listened via ear things many times, my doctor smiled when I told him what I was listening to.
So powerful and so beautiful this quality of music is meant for Healing miracles!
Violinist Nigel Kennedy is one of the best in the world. He plays with feeling and joy. Wonderful!
Many years ago, in Australia, I had the great pleasure to meet him. Charming, sweet, gracious. Thankful that I have lived to enjoy his beautiful 'fiddle' playing.
Je vous envie de tout cœur ❤
Who vivaldi 😂😂😂😂
@@combswayway1010 👍🤣
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Nigle's Vivaldi keeps all souls at peace I feel like surrounded by nice cool breeze near a very quiet place but listening to his relics and bird sound at the river bank.
Oh my goodness this man is sublime . Always has been since he burst on the scene..
Sublime talent.❤❤
This blows my mind. NK is genius. So grateful to be able to hear and see this.
Top guy as well..shock his hand while walking in Hampstead heath wearing his Aston villa shirt
Despite what our learned music snobs say, Vivaldi would have approved of Nigel Kennedy's interpretation. You can just feel it. Somehow there is a connection that spans the centuries.
he's playing it as written and as the piece clearly dictates. why wouldn't vivaldi approve? and how many "learned music snobs" are really saying vivaldi wouldn't have approved?
@@DaveDexterMusic No he isn't. This is famously his own interpretation
The Music snobs when Vivaldi was alive didn't even know who he was, he was a random school music teacher, so funny how the snobbery class take ownership of things
Very rarely the soloist and orchestra do a symbiosis on the most highest musical and technical level.This recording is a unique testimony of such a case.Thank you for uploading it.
The English Chamber Orchestra with might be the best concert of all time, thanks Nigel Kennedy...👏🎉🎼😍
I am overwhelmed by emotions while listing to those tracks.
It remains me the time when I was a child, I was sitting down with my grandma in the kitchen next to the Hi-Fi system she had listening to this masterpiece!
Unfortunately my grandma went up to the sky more than a decade ago and I miss her. Love you Grandma!
Thanks a milion for sharing Warner Classics!
Vivaldi was an impressionist. This is the only performance that suggests the performers knew it, everyone else always tries to play Vivaldi like he's Bach when he's not.
I know exactly what you mean. It is so bittersweet. Just the 80s feel of it (the unison dark glasses!), is enough to bring a tear to the eye - overjoyed to have witnessed it at the time but so sad that it is also now long gone.
glorious performance. i din't know vivaldi had astma. now his summer makes all the more sense. i love this performance and i love vivaldi.
Absolutely Brilliant! The work comes alive under his touch!!!
The best version of all times 💐💐💐
Absolutely legendary and still unbelievable that such groovy music has been composed 400 years ago.
Yes wonderfull music and nigel plays it wonderfullly I used to have him on cd and listened to it now and again. In my mind this is how ots supposed to be played
GENIUSSSSSS!!!!!! Mr. KENNEDY IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As beautiful today as when i heard Nigel Kennedy as s child, an astounding performer an outstanding piece ❤
Voilà ce que ça donne quand un violoniste de haute volée se permet d’interpréter Vivaldi sans partition ! Respect M. Nigel Kennedy 👌👌👌👌
Un violoniste de haute volée, un virtuose ❤❤❤❤
Tout simplement on savoure ❤c’est du grand art à ce niveau 🎻 ❤❤❤
Best performance of 4 Seasons ❤
NK Rocks. While most all symphonic performances are basically tribute cover bands, NK justifies contemporary performance of classical repertoire. Completely original. Fall cadenza/intro sublime
Bravo Vivaldi! Bravo Nigel Kennedy! Bravo English Chamber Orchestra! Thank you for lifting my spirit
Ich liebe es .
Es gibt niemanden der es besser spielt.
I had the cassette as a teen. I already loved classical, but that tape/this music is burnt into my memory. I went to a quartet on the weekend who played this and it was amazing.
Have loved Nigel's playing since he first released it. It is my go to version & Vilvaldi 4s lifts one's spirits, no matter your mood. Masterpiece played by a passionate soul who has progressed beyond technical competency.
Astonishingly beautiful ❤
Definitive performance as far as I'm concerned and still my favourite from when I first saw it 35 years ago. Thanks for uploading and thank CZcams!
I haven't come across this video recording before. 1989! he looks like a baby:D Now that I've read the info from Warner (above) I see that this recording changed the classical music 'stuffy' world, the change brought about by Nigel Kennedy's energy, vitality, and his charisma that always brings the musicians with him. Enchanting, demanding and fulfilling.
CZcams was trying to stop me listening to this I fucking love it
Plays so soulfully with his interpretation’s which for me is just the way I like it
Quand on interprète une œuvre de Vivaldi sans partition, moi je dis respect ❤❤
Back in the day I went to Blenheim Palace to watch a concert of the four seasons staged by the Daily Mail, performed in full period costume, it was absolutely fantastic, beautiful music, beautiful costumes and a stunningly beautiful setting, also beautiful company who will go unnamed.
BRAVO!!! Thanks for the great music!!!
18:38 The 16th note here is especially beautiful♪
Köszönöm, hogy Magyarországon is hallhattam ezt a kitűnő előadást. Bár évtizedek teltek el a felvétel óta.
Vivaldi está felicíssimo de ver Nigel tocar suas músicas. Tenho certeza!!
loved that. Well done Bates kids 2024 who scored a "1" on their performance today!
🕊🌟🕊
Oh Wow
This is
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL
🙏💜🙏
💜🎵💜
Merveilleux musicien on ne peut qu'être sous le charme de ses interprétations
I love this as much as I did when I first heard the remarkable Nigel play it
What a beautiful brain, wow! Thanks to Vivaldi also.
Thank you Nigel. You are unbelievable.
BRAVO
I have never heard a better Autumn
I saw him live in Düsseldorf. It was amazing.
I used the have his cd's and listened to them often on my realy expensive home stereo now I only have a youtube and basic headphones but it brings me back to those days
Greatest of all time
Neigel, ich bin geflasht von Deiner Art zu musizieren. Du bist ein Virtuose der neuen Zeit. Vivaldi und Co. sind für sich schon sehr genial. Aber Du bringst sie so gut herüber, das ist ein Karussell der Gefühle meines Erachtens. Einfach wunderbar. Mach bitte weiter so . Hochachtungsvoll, ein Fan aus Deutschland.
Un violoniste de haute volée ❤❤
Depuis 20 ans je l'écoute et il met la barre très haute, je ne trouve pas les mots tellement il est bon. On ne peut même plus dire bon, ni talentueux. Il excelle...
Bravo Nigel!
I took my violinist daughter to Sheffield City Hall, to witness Nigel's performance of Walton's Violin Concerto, which he performed exquisitely with closed eyes throughout. It must have been around 1989-90. A brilliant performance.
Played on the Guaniri del Jesu 'Lord Wilton', once owned (and leant to Nigel) by his mentor, Yehudi Menuhin, which he now owns, having purchased it from Sir Yehudi's estate.
Music comes alive 🙂
Standing ovation 👏
the real decider for whether or not a vivaldi performance is good, is the Winter. This has a very nice Winter
So beautiful absolutely breathtaking amazing xx ❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️
I photographed him for a magazine years ago in the car park of the recording studio in Box. Great friendly character. He had hand painted his BMW in the Aston Villa Football Club colours and stood on top of it for the picture.
I love this a lot
He looks like a young Tom Hardy. I remember still how his look was considered shocking at the time, and I loved it and was amazed at his seemingly nonchalant way of playing but is in fact absolute brilliance!
BRAVO !
This man is the reason I bought my first pair of T.U.K.s
C est un merveilleux violoniste.
back in 89/90 i saw him perform this at the Royal Albert Hall! Bliss!
Bravo 👏 👏👏👏 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Always memorised ❤
This video keeps getting taken down. It's a shame because it's the best version.
It really starts with him being interviewed by marriella fostrup. Idk where the original beginning is
Magnifique violoniste 🥰
Whilst I've been listening to this I have been criticising Niegel's playing and shaking my head in disbelief. I thought he was just playing far too slowly. I then realized I'd been playing the video at 0.75 speed. I'd forgotten to turn the speed back to normal after previously watching another video at a slower speed because the person in the video was talking far too fast. At the normal speed Nigel plays beautifully. Hopefully I won't make that mistake again. Just wish some people wouldn't speak so fast.
Excelente violinista, fascinante su pasión por la música.
Nigel ❤️
Un violoniste hors pair ❤❤❤❤
WONDERFUL!!!!
Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
UN VIRTUOSO!!
Splendide Nigel Kennedy ❤
I know nothing about music technically, but this seems perfectly paced to me. Sometimes I find it too fast.
Many years ago, when his local pub in Malvern burnt down, NK did a fundraiser at the church. After beginning with a couple of contemporary pieces, he said, "Right, that's enough of those modern composers, now it's time for a dead one" 😂😂
Exótico e sublime!
Que fazer?
Ouvir!
No words 👏👏👏👏👏
Вивальди миру подарил свою гениальную музыкальную красоту восприятия мира... Очень много в мире музыкантов, которые прекрасны, замечательно владеют музыкальными инструментами и прекрасно дарят людям много счастья и радостных минут исполняя эти произведения, общаясь таким образом с миром и людьми... Музыканты... Это избранные и самые лучшие люди... У них в душе.... Красота и прекрасные чувства и мысли... Браво всем кто занимается музыкой, достигая выот в исполнительском искусстве... Этот скрипач прекрасно работает, оркестр просто великолепен... Счастлива, слушая прекрасную музыку... Время трачу с пользой... Браво.... Поздравляю вас....
...And also an Aston Villa supporter!
GREAT
좋은 음악은 최고의 연주가를 바꾸어가며 시간 속을 여행합니다. 또 누군가 새로운 해석을 하며 봄 여름 가을 겨울의 색다른 색채를 보여주겠지요.
Vivaldi - the best dj of all time for sure
Grandioso.
Jednak zimę kocham najbardziej ❤
35:37~
winter 2nd mov.
MARAVILLOSO
La mejor version de todos los tiempos.
GENIAL
Super
无懈可击👏👏👏
素晴らしい
🙏
😇superb!
I grew up hearing baroque music played this way, and it's increasingly frustrating to see modern violin "stars" continue to ignore what baroque specialists have discovered over the last several decades. This "modern" approach is so boring to me now. It's curious that NK speaks out against young violinists being in a kind of a mold, without significant creativity, when he clearly is molded in this "modern" virtuoso approach. But the true virtuosi are the amazing period instrumentalists such as Voices of Music, whose performances dazzle and breathe fresh air into the music.
Distinction 🫶
Brilliant. Can someone explain to me why all the musicians wear sunglasses ??? Thanks !
Because its summer. 🙂
this seems a life time ago
22:49