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Nigel Kennedy

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Review 1 for Nigel Kennedy

5 / 5

Nigel Kennedy- a brilliant evening

Grand Opera House, York @

- York @

- Sat 14 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: The Four Elements were totally absorbing and amazing @

Setlist: Four Elements, Four Seasons @

Posted 16/01/2012

by EYOAPs

Location:East Yorkshire

Was expecting a more conventional rendition of Four Seasons, but this was really something else.

Grand Opera House, York @

- York @

- Sat 14 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: The Four Elements were totally absorbing and amazing @

Setlist: Four Elements, Four Seasons @

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Review 2 for Nigel Kennedy

5 / 5

Superb performance

Grand Opera House, York @

- York @

- Sat 14 Jan 2012 @

Posted 16/01/2012

by Gilly47

Location:Bolton

Brilliant night, excellent venue, Nigel and his team were fantastic!!!!!!

Grand Opera House, York @

- York @

- Sat 14 Jan 2012 @

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Review 3 for Nigel Kennedy

5 / 5

Nigel Kennedy - Genius

Grand Opera House, York @

- York @

- Sat 14 Jan 2012 @

Posted 16/01/2012

by Nisi2

Nigel Kennedy was brilliant especially his own Four Elements. The man is a genius !

Grand Opera House, York @

- York @

- Sat 14 Jan 2012 @

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Review 4 for Nigel Kennedy

5 / 5

Nigel Kennedy

Grand Opera House, York @

- York @

- Sat 14 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: Moving from Vivaldi to popular music to Strauss and back to Vivaldi - seamlessly. @

Setlist: The Four Elements, The Four Seasons @

Opening act(s): N/A @

Posted 16/01/2012

by Caldi

Location:Yorkshire

An excellent concert that showed just how great a mucisian Nigel Kennedy is.

There was a mix of new, self-composed material, Vivaldi (but not necessarily as you remember it), Bach and a few other bits and pieces.

I knew we were onto a winner when my Dad, who can be a bit of a traditionalist, started tapping his foot about 5 mins in and never stopped until the music did.

Grand Opera House, York @

- York @

- Sat 14 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: Moving from Vivaldi to popular music to Strauss and back to Vivaldi - seamlessly. @

Setlist: The Four Elements, The Four Seasons @

Opening act(s): N/A @

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Review 5 for Nigel Kennedy

5 / 5

Nigel Kennedy makes the violin sing!

Usher Hall @

- Edinburgh @

- Thu 12 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: the first half of his performance - composed by himself. @

Posted 16/01/2012

by Eastwood

Location:Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline

A wide-ranging repertoire of music and his own compares so well with other masters' works. Nigel Kennedy has the talent of being able to orchestrate all of his chosen sounds in such a smooth and harmonious fashion that the audience would have to be wooden to not be transposed onto another plain by the sound produced. indeed the quality of his music was so special that it brought tears to my daughter's eyes.

Usher Hall @

- Edinburgh @

- Thu 12 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: the first half of his performance - composed by himself. @

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Review 6 for Nigel Kennedy

4 / 5

Magical evening ruined by poor/expensive seating

Usher Hall @

- Edinburgh @

- Thu 12 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: Electric violin - pity I couldn't see him !!!!! @

Opening act(s): N/A @

Posted 15/01/2012

by Tinliz

Location:Edinburgh

We arrived at door opening time 7pm for start time of 7.30. However, the concert did not begin until 8pm by which time we were feeling a bit stiff despite the generous leg room. Having paid top price for stalls tickets two rows from the front and just right of centre we were most disappointed that we could not see most of the orchestra due to the u-shaped seating on stage which was placed towards the left side – I had a great view of the four vocalists, and the backs of the cellists! I only saw Nigel when he came to the front of the stage! Of the 16 Orchestra of Life musicians I could only see 3 violins, trumpet, guitar, double bass. Shame on you Usher Hall for boasting there are no restricted view seats! This ruined what should have been a magical evening.

That said, the music was wonderful and sound excellent with even the quietest pieces clearly audible. The new “Four Elements” filled the first half of the evening – didn’t like the vocalist solo piece, but the rest was interesting. After the interval we had “The Four Seasons” played mainly straight but with a few quirky moments, and a few other impromptu pieces mixed in with Nigel’s idiosyncratic banter. He received a worthy standing ovation and continued thereafter with several other pieces – seemed like he was making up for the late start! Nigel did not disappoint – what a talent, what enthusiasm, what passion!!!

Usher Hall @

- Edinburgh @

- Thu 12 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: Electric violin - pity I couldn't see him !!!!! @

Opening act(s): N/A @

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Review 7 for Nigel Kennedy

3 / 5

Nigel Kennedy

Usher Hall @

- Edinburgh @

- Thu 12 Jan 2012 @

Posted 15/01/2012

by biggems

When he plays classically he moves you to tears, when he plays it in rock style it blows your ear drums but not in a pleasant way sadly. such a talent such a confused show. It was too tate modern for me, he take on the four seasons rather than what i thought i had to paid to listen to.
since he arrived 30 mins late we sadly had to leave after autumn
would i pay to listen to him again, in a heart beat if he played what was expected and not his fusion interpretation, for that no thanks

Usher Hall @

- Edinburgh @

- Thu 12 Jan 2012 @

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Review 8 for Nigel Kennedy

5 / 5

Nigel Kennedy is a genius!!!!

Usher Hall @

- Edinburgh @

- Thu 12 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: 4 seasons - Winter @

Posted 14/01/2012

by loobyrowlls

Amazing night out at the Usher Hall to watch Nigel and his Orchestra of Life. Was so looking forward to see Nigel playing 4 seasons, just like the recording he made back in the 80s (I think!). However, he put a new twist on it - including sections with his electric violin - and we LOVED IT!!!! Seems like a top bloke too. Highly recommended.

Usher Hall @

- Edinburgh @

- Thu 12 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: 4 seasons - Winter @

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Review 9 for Nigel Kennedy

2 / 5

Nigel's Four Seasons not Vivaldi's!

Usher Hall @

- Edinburgh @

- Thu 12 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: The end. @

Posted 14/01/2012

by vivaldifan

Rather disappointed. As a classical fan this was somewhat avant garde. Very well done- but not as anticipated.

Usher Hall @

- Edinburgh @

- Thu 12 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: The end. @

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Review 10 for Nigel Kennedy

4 / 5

National treasure

Ipswich Regent Theatre @

- Ipswich @

- Tue 10 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: Cameo with the chello @

Setlist: Strings.......... @

Posted 13/01/2012

by Maxbax

Location:Ipswich regent .

To try & rate Mr Kennedy is a completely non event , the man is a genius at what he does yet seems to remain quite humble about it all , quite brilliant .
The show as a whole was quite fantastic , I personally loved the little cameos he did with various individuals in the band , I dont know what sort of sound he could'nt get out of a violin but its probably not worth hearing . The only reason I did'nt give 5 stars was because the free jazz part was'nt to my taste , probably perfect but I just did'nt get it .
He genuinely seems to enjoy himself & his band & is a complete joy to watch & hear .

Ipswich Regent Theatre @

- Ipswich @

- Tue 10 Jan 2012 @

Favourite moment: Cameo with the chello @

Setlist: Strings.......... @

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Review 11 for Nigel Kennedy

5 / 5

Nigel Kennedy the genius

Ipswich Regent Theatre @

- Ipswich @

- Tue 10 Jan 2012 @

Posted 12/01/2012

by Lakeylizzie

Location:Norwich

After seeing a documentary about Nigel Kennedy on the TV, I was thrilled to see that he was performing nearby in Ipswich. I felt we should go see this genius perform and we were not disappointed. I have never been to a 'posh' music concert before and was concerned the content might be too highbrow for me, but the whole orchestra were wonderful and with Nigel at the helm the whole performance was something I shall never forget. I feel we have witnessed a truly unique master of his craft who also show humility and great appreciation to his fellow musicians. I just wish I could play the triangle and be part of his magnificent party!

Ipswich Regent Theatre @

- Ipswich @

- Tue 10 Jan 2012 @

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Review 12 for Nigel Kennedy

5 / 5

Nigel on home ground.

Symphony Hall @

- Birmingham @

- Mon 1 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: hard to say,there were so many.but the humour was top class. @

Setlist: the best is yet to happen. @

Posted 03/11/2010

by hokuspokus

Location:west midlands

although we were kept waiting half an hour Nigel did not dissapoint.from the start this performance rocked!from one piece to next was superb.the four seasons was out of this world.the concert was reviewed in The Birmingham Mail as 5 stars.l've never seen Nigel before but glad l got a ticket.Nigel you played a blinder!

Symphony Hall @

- Birmingham @

- Mon 1 Nov 2010 @

Favourite moment: hard to say,there were so many.but the humour was top class. @

Setlist: the best is yet to happen. @

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Review 13 for Nigel Kennedy

5 / 5

A genius at work

Symphony Hall @

- Birmingham @

- Mon 1 Nov 2010 @

Posted 03/11/2010

by rabdog

Location:Staffordshire

Despite the late start Nigel Kennedy entertained from start to finish. In his own style he played with constant energy and great precision, capturing the audiences attention from the start. He brought a beautiful twist to the works of Vivaldi. His performance of the four seasons was breathtaking...thank you Nigel for one of the musical highlights of this year.

Symphony Hall @

- Birmingham @

- Mon 1 Nov 2010 @

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Review 14 for Nigel Kennedy

5 / 5

Well worth the 20 year wait!

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Bach Concerto no 8 @

Posted 15/09/2009

by WelshDragon

Location:London

I first became a Nigel Kennedy fan some 20 years ago, and dreamed of seeing him perform one day...last Thursday, my dream came true!
He was amazing, and an absolute character with his Orchestra and not to mention the great rapport with his audience.
The setting at the Tower was beautiful, and we were blessed with a warm evening which added to the atmosphere.
A memorable evening which I will treasure.

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Bach Concerto no 8 @

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Review 15 for Nigel Kennedy

5 / 5

Amazing

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

Posted 15/09/2009

by Pratik

The concert was really amazing. Words wouldnt be enough to explain it. Look forward to seeing this concert again next time and would recommend others to see it as well.

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

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Review 16 for Nigel Kennedy

5 / 5

Highly Entertaining!

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Nigel pinching champagne from the people in the front row!! @

Setlist: mixture of Duke Ellington arrangements and Bach @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 15/09/2009

by chrissyd79

An unbelievable talent! The mixture of jazz and classical worked really well even though it sounds a little odd on paper!! The arrangements were just brilliant.

Nigel Kenndey is down to earth and highly entertaining. Had the audience laughing at his jokes one minute then mesmerised with his playing a moment later!

Great location although a little cold!!!

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Nigel pinching champagne from the people in the front row!! @

Setlist: mixture of Duke Ellington arrangements and Bach @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 17 for Nigel Kennedy

4 / 5

Brilliant Kennedy

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Kennedy appearing and playing all night. @

Setlist: Bach music for violin and Ellington music arranged for string orchestra. @

Opening act(s): Kennedy. @

Posted 14/09/2009

by oapDick

Nigel Kennedy gave his usual excellent amazing unforgettable performance. Has to be seen, but not in UK again this year.
The evening was let down by the Festival organisation, or rather lack of it!!

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Kennedy appearing and playing all night. @

Setlist: Bach music for violin and Ellington music arranged for string orchestra. @

Opening act(s): Kennedy. @

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Review 18 for Nigel Kennedy

1 / 5

Kennedy shambles

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: picnic beforehand! @

Posted 14/09/2009

by scubafan

The event started well with the opportunity to sit in the gardens and enjoy an al fresco drink. Then it deteriorated and continued to get worse - we left at the interval (with a significant number of others).
Getting people seated was shambolic. It seems that the actual seating bore no resemblance to the tickets but even so it was 7:50pm before everyone had finally filtered into the arena and taken their seats - 20 mins late.
For some reason Nigel Kennedy elected to alternate between Bach and Duke Ellington - playing two pieces before changing violin. The Bach pieces were excellent and the interplay between him and the cello player was outstanding. The Duke Ellington material was average to poor with little musical interest or Kennedy virtuosity. He was obviously not especially assured of the music and played all of the Duke Ellington pieces with his back to the audience - perhaps explaining why the quality of these pieces was so poor.
After an hour of violin changes, banter with the band/orchestra, assorted ramblings with the audience and not much music a 20 minute interval was announced. We concluded that it would take a minimum of 30 mins to get the audience in and out (probably longer) so we cut our losses and abandoned the show.
Very disappointing.

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: picnic beforehand! @

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Review 19 for Nigel Kennedy

5 / 5

Nigel Kennedy was fantastic

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it @

Posted 14/09/2009

by amore

Location:Surrey

It was fantastic. He was unbelievably fresh in his unexpected commentary during the programme and when he played you were spellbound Usually classical concerts are very formal and he was just himself. The Tower of London was a fabulous background to a fantastic evening.

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it @

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Review 20 for Nigel Kennedy

4 / 5

An evening of fun and culture with Nigel Kennedy

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Bach concerto fast movement. @

Posted 12/09/2009

by Bryony

Location:London

We all know Nigel Kennedy is a mighty talented violinist, but what came as quite a surprise was how excellent he was at bonding with the rest of the orchestra. He was imaginative (and cheeky!) in the introduction of the programme, which added to the interest and spark of the evening. He was spontaneous, which made the evening unpredictable for the audience. His talent at playing both classical and jazz music is most inspiring.

Tower Of London @

- London @

- Thu 10 Sep 2009 @

Favourite moment: Bach concerto fast movement. @

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