Violinist

Violist

Destiny elevated Nigel Kennedy into one of classical music’s true greats. He was born into a musical family, nurtured by a musical community and propelled to international superstardom.

Kennedy remains the bestselling violinist of all time. He single-handedly paved the way for a new generation of artists who have enjoyed success both in the classical field and in the mainstream. His virtuoso technique, unique talent and mass appeal have brought fresh perspectives to both the classical and contemporary repertoire.

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Nigel Kennedy

Cadogan Hall 

36 years ago, a young violinist changed the landscape of British music with an electrifying recording of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons that thrust these four concertos back into public consciousness. Now Nigel Kennedy returns to these extraordinarily evocative concertos, in the 300th anniversary of their publication, for special concerts with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.   Kennedy also includes a selection of his own lusciously tuneful works from his album as My World – semi-improvisatory windows onto the soul of a musician of rare conviction and compelling talent.

Nigel Kennedy: Vivaldi The Four Seasons – THE REAL DEAL

Southbank Centre

Malvern Theatres

«When I'm 64»: Nigel Kennedy ne pouvait trouver titre plus approprié à sa tournée estivale 2021, lui qui a vu le jour à Brighton le 28 décembre 1956, il y a de cela… soixante-quatre ans! Joli paradoxe: il s'agit de l'une des premières chansons écrites par Paul McCartney, sur le piano familial du 20 Forthlin Road alors que le Beatle n'avait que quinze ou seize ans; il expliquera plus tard qu'en plus de la sonorité «claquante» du mot «sixty-four», il avait voulu offrir à travers elle… un prélude à la retraite à son père! Kennedy, dont on ne saurait oublier tout ce qu'il doit à Yehudi Menuhin, vient ici en «ami de la famille»: cordes sèches ou électrifiées, on ne compte plus les concerts de «légende» qu'il a inscrit en lettres d'or dans la mémoire du Festival. Œuvres (entre autres) de Bach, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Nigel Kennedy

«When I'm 64» – Nigel Kennedy & Band

The Four Seasons

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

My World

Violinist, Violist

Nigel Kennedy

Events

Past events

Nov 18, 2025

Nigel Kennedy · Cadogan Hall

May 16 - Jun 1, 2025

Nigel Kennedy: Vivaldi The Four Seasons – THE REAL DEAL · Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in The Four Seasons by Vivaldi

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

Violin in My World by Kennedy

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra

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