Classic Kennedy: A Virtuoso Journey Through Timeless Masterpieces CD

• UPC: 724355692320
• Product Type: Music CD
• Brand Name: EMI Classics
• MPN: CDC 7243 5 56923 2 0
• Artist: Kennedy (Nigel Kennedy)
• Ensemble: English Chamber Orchestra
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Baroque, Romantic, Modern, Compilation

Overview

Classic Kennedy is a captivating collection that showcases the extraordinary range and technical brilliance of the world-renowned violinist, Kennedy (formerly known as Nigel Kennedy). Accompanied by the prestigious English Chamber Orchestra, this album serves as a definitive anthology of some of the most beloved pieces in the classical repertoire. From the fiery intensity of Vivaldi's "Summer" to the soulful melodies of Joni Mitchell and Kennedy’s own original compositions, this CD offers a refreshing and accessible take on classical music. It is an ideal choice for both seasoned aficionados and those looking to explore the beauty of the violin for the first time.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD (Jewel Case)
• Label: EMI Records Ltd.
• Release Year: 1999
• Recording Mode: ADD / Stereo
• Total Tracks: 20
• Country of Manufacture: European Union (EU)

Interesting Facts

• Reinventing the Artist: This album was released during a period when the artist dropped his first name, "Nigel," to be known simply as Kennedy, reflecting his desire to break down the traditional barriers of the classical world.
• Genre-Defying: While rooted in classical tradition, Kennedy includes a cover of Joni Mitchell's "Urge for Going," demonstrating his famous penchant for blending classical technique with rock and folk sensibilities.
• Global Success: Kennedy is recognized by the Guinness World Records for having the best-selling classical album of all time (his 1989 recording of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons).
• The ECO Partnership: The English Chamber Orchestra is one of the world's leading chamber orchestras, having performed with legendary figures like Benjamin Britten and Daniel Barenboim.

Track Listing

1. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons – III. Presto from ‘Summer’
2. Massenet: Méditation from Thaïs
3. Trad: Scarborough Fair
4. Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5
5. Chopin: Nocturne in C Sharp Minor Op. Posth.
6. Satie: Gymnopédie No. 2
7. Gershwin: Prelude No. 1
8. J. S. Bach: Air on the G String
9. Trad: Danny Boy
10. Vittorio Monti: Czardas
11. Handel: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
12. Bach/Gounod: Ave Maria
13. Debussy: La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin
14. Satie: Gymnopédie No. 1
15. Gershwin: Prelude No. 2
16. Rimsky-Korsakov: The Flight of the Bumble-Bee
17. William Kroll: Banjo and Fiddle
18. Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen
19. Joni Mitchell: Urge for Going
20. Kennedy: Melody in the Wind

Publishers

• Phonographic Copyright: ℗ 1999 EMI Records Ltd.
• Copyright: © 1999 EMI Records Ltd.
• Distribution: EMI Classics / International Trade Mark of EMI Records Ltd.

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