British 'rebel' violinist famous for his wild hair, wilder style and his interpretations of Vivaldi's music in particular. Nigel Kennedy website.Plays Gershwin - T1451759148 | |
| 25 May 19 | De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea :: V651 listing details L01584055113 |
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| 19 May 18 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L1623855154 |
| 16 May 18 | Corn Exchange, Cambridge :: V21 listing details L546424011 |
| 15 May 18 | Bridgewater Hall, Manchester :: V1208 listing details L0249339441 |
An Evening with Nigel Kennedy - T0299552445These shows are the UK premieres of his brand new project in which he reinterprets the work of George Gershwin. Kennedy will also perform pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach as well as his own compositions, written throughout an illustrious career that is unparalleled in modern British Classical music. Having brought a fresh perspective to the classics by merging the traditional with the contemporary, Kennedy has sold out the most prestigious venues worldwide several times over, and brings his trademark effervescent live performance to Malvern for a celebratory homecoming.Music Bach. Music Kennedy. Music Gershwin. | |
| 6 Dec 17 to 7 Dec 17 | Malvern Theatres, Malvern :: V01718852442 listing details L01131105910 |
Bach Meets My World - T730773350For over twenty-five years, Nigel Kennedy has been acknowledged as one of the world's leading violin virtuosos and is, without doubt, one of the most important violinists Britain has ever produced. His virtuoso technique, unique talent and mass appeal have brought fresh perspectives to both the classical and contemporary repertoire. He is the best-selling classical violinist of all time. The Dedications is Nigel's own composition dedicated to other musicians who inspired him throughout his career, from Stephane Grappelli, to Jarek Smietana, the Polish jazz guitarist, Isaac Stern to Mark O'Connor, the outstanding Nashville violinist. Nigel has been playing The Dedications all over the world and audiences love the melodic and accessible pieces. | |
| 21 May 17 | Perth Theatre, Perth :: V637 listing details L1635012889 |
Nigel Kennedy presents: Hendrix - T0222181117 | |
| 25 Nov 16 | Brighton Dome, Brighton :: V655 listing details L01553091858 |
| 16 Sep 15 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L1941734890 |
| 14 Sep 15 | New Theatre, Oxford :: V802 listing details L01765523382 |
| 13 Sep 15 | Corn Exchange, Cambridge :: V21 listing details L935463220 |
Vivaldi The New Four Seasons - T0385115310 | |
| 24 May 16 | G-Live, Guildford :: V0839845247 listing details L01198885258 |
| 23 May 16 | Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth :: V906 listing details L1594033769 |
| 21 May 16 | Anvil Arts, Basingstoke :: V765 listing details L0609009454 |
| 18 May 16 | City Hall, Sheffield :: V508532552 listing details L425543944 |
| 17 May 16 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool :: V194 listing details L01745518461 |
| 15 May 16 | Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462 listing details L0588970550 |
| 20 Apr 16 | O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton :: V777 listing details L2008595809 |
| 19 Apr 16 | Colosseum, Watford :: V1182 listing details L01143956758 |
| 16 Apr 16 to 17 Apr 16 | Malvern Theatres, Malvern :: V01718852442 listing details L1443962541 |
| 31 Jan 16 | Symphony Hall, Birmingham :: V148 listing details L1978532497 |
| 29 Jan 16 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L736736382 |
| 27 Jan 16 | Usher Hall, Edinburgh :: V0738357779 listing details L01478047343 |
| 26 Jan 16 | Bridgewater Hall, Manchester :: V1208 listing details L01196230192 |
| 24 Jan 16 | Bristol Beacon, Bristol :: V1410 listing details L0396868555 |
Bach to the Future - T0956632178World-famous violinist, Nigel Kennedy, presents a typically maverick musical programme celebrating the music of Bach as well as other brilliant composers that have influenced him. The concert begins with Bach sonatas and partitas for solo violin, after which he is joined by an acoustic guitarist, a snare drum and a double bass to perform Kennedy's own arrangements of the music of the legendary Fats Waller, Brubeck, as well as other composers and classical cross over pieces such as Monti's Czardas, Danny Boy and more. A hugely entertaining and enjoyable evening where skill and passion come together for an electrifying evening of music. | |
| 10 Jul 14 | Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl :: V838 listing details L1421858810 |
| 9 Jul 14 | Anvil Arts, Basingstoke :: V765 listing details L01911853921 |
| 5 Jul 14 | City Hall, Salisbury :: V922 listing details L302420491 |
| 4 Jul 14 | Octagon Theatre, Yeovil :: V919 listing details L876833550 |
| 30 Jun 14 to 2 Jul 14 | Malvern Theatres, Malvern :: V01718852442 listing details L02061526945 |
| 28 Jun 14 | Southport Theatre at the Waterfront, Southport :: V543 listing details L0731204118 |
| 3 Jun 14 | New Theatre, Oxford :: V802 listing details L0411245876 |
| 30 May 14 | Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury :: V1452754579 listing details L46205678 |
| 17 May 14 | Roundhouse, West End :: V242 listing details L01594075158 |
| 15 May 14 | Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea :: V42 listing details L2053669538 |
| 9 Mar 14 | St George's Hall, Bradford :: V967 listing details L01911652761 |
| 7 Mar 14 | Fairfield Halls, Outer London :: V295 listing details L01518539330 |
| 5 Mar 14 | Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells :: V690 listing details L0777158173 |
| 4 Mar 14 | St George's Hall, Bradford :: V967 listing details L372787370 |
| 3 Mar 14 | G-Live, Guildford :: V0839845247 listing details L0123372292 |
| 1 Mar 14 | Alban Arena, St Albans :: V51 listing details L1195369210 |
| 28 Feb 14 | Pavilion Theatre, Rhyl :: V813 listing details L852557537 |
| 26 Feb 14 | Towngate Theatre, Basildon :: V30 listing details L01607340079 |
| 25 Feb 14 | The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare :: V865 listing details L0106701955 |
| 23 Feb 14 | Capitol Horsham (formerly Horsham Arts Centre), Horsham :: V723 listing details L0185671408 |
| 21 Feb 14 | Camberley Theatre (previously Artslink), Camberley :: V698 listing details L0694729301 |
Bach plus Fats Waller - T501564403World-famous violinist, Nigel Kennedy, presents a typically maverick musical programme celebrating the music of Bach and Fats Waller. The concert begins with Bach sonatas and partidas for solo violin, after which he is joined on stage by an acoustic guitarist, a drummer and a double bass player to perform Kennedy's own arrangements of the music of the legendary Fats Waller.Performer Nigel Kennedy (violin). Performer Jarek Smietana (guitar - some dates). Performer Yaron Stavi (bass). Performer Krzysztof Dziedzic (drums). Performer Rolf Bussalb (guitar - some dates). | |
| 25 Nov 13 | G-Live, Guildford :: V0839845247 listing details L63016756 |
| 22 Nov 13 | The Central Theatre, Chatham :: V675 listing details L1739255735 |
| 20 Nov 13 | Hall for Cornwall, Truro :: V1183 listing details L2070944585 |
| 19 Nov 13 | Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe :: V749 listing details L0970336295 |
| 18 Nov 13 | Colosseum, Watford :: V1182 listing details L0400595459 |
| 14 Nov 13 | White Rock Theatre, Hastings :: V670 listing details L1630741979 |
| 12 Nov 13 | Marina Theatre, Lowestoft :: V83 listing details L0538268520 |
| 14 May 13 | Barbican Centre, West End :: V371 listing details L205000529 |
| 10 May 13 to 11 May 13 | Malvern Theatres, Malvern :: V01718852442 listing details L0214996693 |
| 8 May 13 | Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462 listing details L294957107 |
| 7 May 13 | Ipswich Regent, Ipswich :: V79 listing details L01619630886 |
| 3 May 13 | Bristol Beacon, Bristol :: V1410 listing details L1050937677 |
| 2 May 13 | St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825 listing details L1085469242 |
| 1 May 13 | Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Bournemouth :: V905 listing details L01400902406 |
| 1 May 13 | Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth :: V906 listing details L1463670014 |
| 29 Apr 13 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool :: V194 listing details L0622094765 |
| 28 Apr 13 | Town Hall, Leeds :: V0838583178 listing details L0226963242 |
| 25 Apr 13 | City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V135348455 listing details L1513619096 |
| 24 Apr 13 | Usher Hall, Edinburgh :: V0738357779 listing details L01534571989 |
with The Oxford Philomusica - T1196030646Company Oxford Philomusica. | |
| 14 Jun 13 | Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury :: V1452754579 listing details L1290634153 |
Nigel Kennedy Presents Bach Meets Fats Waller - T01857738368 | |
| 15 Sep 12 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L813884891 |
| 12 Sep 12 | Bridgewater Hall, Manchester :: V1208 listing details L277704334 |
| 10 Sep 12 | Symphony Hall, Birmingham :: V148 listing details L1624077908 |
Gala Concert - T02067112867Company Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. | |
| 4 Jun 12 | Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462 listing details L567378764 |
Plays Vivaldi - T01737485466Nigel doing what he does best, Vivaldi with gusto. | |
| 23 Jan 12 | Brighton Dome, Brighton :: V655 listing details L2142355603 |
| 22 Jan 12 | New Theatre, Oxford :: V802 listing details L1115802359 |
| 21 Jan 12 | Barbican Centre, West End :: V371 listing details L2011469065 |
| 19 Jan 12 | St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825 listing details L1593249539 |
| 18 Jan 12 | Bristol Beacon, Bristol :: V1410 listing details L1530663041 |
| 16 Jan 12 | Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462 listing details L0616574674 |
| 15 Jan 12 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool :: V194 listing details L1483146587 |
| 14 Jan 12 | Grand Opera House, York :: V957 listing details L0193275081 |
| 12 Jan 12 | Usher Hall, Edinburgh :: V0738357779 listing details L845170073 |
| 11 Jan 12 | City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V135348455 listing details L1835500793 |
| 10 Jan 12 | Ipswich Regent, Ipswich :: V79 listing details L809597596 |
| 14 Sep 11 | Bristol Beacon, Bristol :: V1410 listing details L800103705 |
T7176735Company Orchestra of Life. Company Nigel Kennedy Band. Music Antonia Vivaldi (Four Seasons). Music Nigel Kennedy (Four Elements). | |
| 23 Sep 11 | Theatre Royal, Nottingham :: V462 listing details L01317922890 |
| 22 Sep 11 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool :: V194 listing details L0253938519 |
| 20 Sep 11 | City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V135348455 listing details L1563277535 |
| 19 Sep 11 | Scottish Events Campus, Glasgow :: V1986850853 listing details L0124692408 |
| 17 Sep 11 | Barbican Centre, West End :: V371 listing details L1330681027 |
| 15 Sep 11 | Brighton Dome, Brighton :: V655 listing details L1990741112 |
| 12 Sep 11 | St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825 listing details L01315615914 |
| 11 Sep 11 | New Theatre, Oxford :: V802 listing details L1832701646 |
Plays Vivaldi - T1654401959 | |
| 4 Nov 10 | Bridgewater Hall, Manchester :: V1208 listing details L1804130302 |
| 1 Nov 10 | Symphony Hall, Birmingham :: V148 listing details L894399879 |
T023785892Nigel Kennedy returns to the Hall for an evening of Vivaldi. The programme will include Vivaldi concertos and Kennedy's legendary interpretation of The Four Seasons. | |
| 3 Nov 10 | Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L1272570791 |
An evening of Bach and Ellington - T0896409558 | |
| 10 Sep 09 | HRP Tower of London, Inner London :: V275805278 listing details L1814149997 |
T0228312455Company Irish Chamber Orchestra. Music Mozart (D-major violin concerto). Music Beethoven (Violin Concerto). | |
| 23 Sep 06 | The Helix, Dublin :: V842266537 listing details L301819736 |
The Vivaldi Experience - T1539802813Company Irish Chamber Orchestra. | |
| 7 Dec 04 | Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow :: V617 listing details L0140023684 |
| 5 Dec 04 | Usher Hall, Edinburgh :: V0738357779 listing details L1570962482 |
| 3 Dec 04 | City Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V135348455 listing details L190203166 |
| 2 Dec 04 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool :: V194 listing details L01949843088 |
| 1 Dec 04 | Symphony Hall, Birmingham :: V148 listing details L1092785500 |
| 30 Nov 04 | Barbican Centre, West End :: V371 listing details L0917011982 |
| 28 Nov 04 | Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester :: V719 listing details L01090275548 |
| 26 Nov 04 | Fairfield Halls, Outer London :: V295 listing details L465892864 |
| 3 Apr 04 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L0235326676 |
T01895207562Company English Symphony Orchestra. | |
| 31 Mar 04 | St David's Hall, Cardiff :: V825 listing details L1421293929 |
25th Anniversary Tour - T01014772566Including music from [Vivaldi]'s Four Seasons and [Bach] Monti Czardas.Company Polish Chamber Orchestra. | |
| 10 Oct 02 | City Hall, Sheffield :: V508532552 listing details L169979074 |
| 9 Oct 02 | Guildhall, Portsmouth :: V770 listing details L743561588 |
| 7 Oct 02 | Symphony Hall, Birmingham :: V148 listing details L1677355862 |
| 6 Oct 02 | Bristol Beacon, Bristol :: V1410 listing details L02017924376 |
| 4 Oct 02 | Barbican Centre, West End :: V371 listing details L0498619923 |
T01834824247Company Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (strings). Music Vivaldi (Four Seasons). | |
| 10 Apr 02 | Brighton Dome, Brighton :: V655 listing details L1827219944 |
T01174877783The award-winning, record-breaking violinist has always had a strong interest in rock as well as classical music. In this concert, Kennedy will present a programme ranging from virtuoso classical works to his acclaimed arrangements inspired by the music of Hendrix. The concert will be broadcast around the world on BBC World Service. Tickets for Kennedy at Skyscape will be available by postal ballot. Write enclosing an sae to: Kennedy at Skyscape, BBC World Service, PO Box 76, London WC2B 4PH. | |
| 27 May 00 | The O2 Arena, Outer London :: V0681788081 listing details L02077925048 |
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| 18 Oct 18 | Symphony Hall, Birmingham :: V148 listing details L0977250600 |
| 9 Mar 15 | Leamington Spa Assembly, Leamington Spa :: V1630439703 listing details L1848175349 |
| 10 Jul 04 | General, General :: V1285 listing details L0234662235 |
| 21 Nov 97 | Brighton Dome, Brighton :: V655 listing details L01016390515 |
