Vienna and Paris with Nigel Kennedy
Unbelievably excited to be back with Nigel Kennedy and his Orchestra of Life as concertmaster for two very special concerts in Vienna and Paris this week. Program includes numbers from the recent ‘Kennedy meets Gershwin’ CD as well as his new composition ‘The Magician of Lublin’, based on the book of the same name.
27 November, Vienna Konzerthaus, 7:30pm
30 November, Théâtre des Champs Elysées, 8:00pm
“Nigel Kennedy & Friends” UK shows
Great to be back in the UK for two very special shows “Nigel Kennedy & Friends” at Symphony Hall, Birmingham (11 March) and Royal Albert Hall, London (14 March). Guest artists include Jean-Luc Ponty, Georgi Andreev, Michael Guttman, Peter Daniel and Robert Plant.
Back on the road with Nigel Kennedy
Amazing to be back with a most important part of my musical family, touring the UK with Nigel Kennedy and members of the Orchestra of Life.
Program includes Nigel’s new take on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons as well as some of his own pieces entitled ‘Dedications’ – each to mentors of his own. Lots of fun! More info and dates here.
BBC Proms with Nigel Kennedy, members of the Orchestra of Life and Palestine Strings
Honoured to have been a part of this unique and historic BBC Proms concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 8 August – a never-before-heard rendition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons featuring jazz, free improv and Arabic-inspired link sections with the very talented members of the Palestine Strings (ages only 13-23!).
Four and five star reviews rolling in from The Independent, The Guardian and The Times among others. Go Team! X
Excerpts from the concert can be seen here.
‘Orchestra of Life’ Strings in Jaworki!
Following our ‘surprise’ appearance last night performing Czardas with the incredible Nigel Kennedy and his Band at Dworek Gościnny, Szczawnica, the Orchestra of Life Strings take the stage tonight at Muzyczna Owczarnia, Jaworki!
With very special guests Tomasz ‘Kukush’ Kukurba (Kroke) and Nigel Kennedy.
Program includes my arrangement of Vaughan-Williams’ ‘The Lark Ascending’ for solo violin and string orchestra. 🙂
Great vibes, gonna go off!
‘Orchestra of Life’ strings – a very special concert in Krakow
Honoured to be playing in a very special concert in Krakow on 17 June – ‘Music Inspired by Friendship’.
This concert features members of the original Orchestra of Life strings founded by Nigel Kennedy in 2010, who accompanied him on extensive tours across Germany, UK, Poland and Switzerland.
Program includes: E. Grieg – Holberg’s Suite, A. Vivaldi – Concerto for 4 Violins in b minor RV-580, J.S.Bach – Concerto for Violin and Oboe in d minor BWV 1060 (Alicja Śmietana, Mariusz Pędziałek), A. Vivaldi – Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor RV 522 (Alicja Śmietana, Sonja Schebeck), M. Karłowicz – Serenade for String Orchestra.
Funds raised will go towards medical treatment for the great Polish jazz guitarist and our dear friend Jarek Śmietana. If you are anywhere near Krakow please come along.
Nigel Kennedy & Orchestra of Life UK tour
Back on the road for January with Nigel Kennedy and the Orchestra of Life for a tour across the UK, including Cardiff and Edinburgh among others! Program featuring Vivaldi: Four Seasons and Kennedy: Four Elements
New Four Seasons recording with Nigel Kennedy & the Orchestra of Life
Heading into Angel Studios, London with Nigel Kennedy and the Orchestra of Life for the recording of a new Vivaldi Four Seasons for Sony Classical. It is gonna rock!
Nigel Kennedy & Orchestra of Life Germany tour
Straight back onto the road for a month-long tour of Germany with Nigel Kennedy and the Orchestra of Life. Featuring Vivaldi: The Four Seasons and Kennedy: The Four Elements. 22 concerts in November, bring it on!
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