EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Violin Concerto / Introduction and Allegro for strings (Rec 1983 & 1984) Nigel Kennedy (violin) / London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vernon Handley [ Warner Classics Masters / CD - released 1/Dec/2017 ] "Kennedy's first recording of the Elgar Concerto is aflame with a young man's passionate inspiration, though never lacking subtler nuance, while Handley simply breathed Elgar like no-one else." BBC Music |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Classic Kennedy [incls Massenet: Meditation & Gershwin: Preludes] Nigel Kennedy (violin) with various orchestras and accompaniments [ EMI Classics / CD - released 13/Jan/2000 ] Classic Kennedy is an outstanding collection of popular classical and contemporary works plus traditional folk songs uniquely arranged for violin and orchestra. Vivaldi: Presto from Summer (The Four Seasons) feature's on this album. |
PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Piano Concertos Nos 1-3 / Concert Fantasy Peter Donohoe (piano) / Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra / Rudolf Barshai (with guest appearances by Nigel Kennedy and Steven Isserlis) [ EMI Gemini / Warner Classics / 2 CD - released 1/Mar/2004 ] "These are distinguished interpretations, in which Donohoe's staggering technique is sensitively supported by the Bournemouth Symphony." (Gramophone March 2004) |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Classical 2010 Various artists including Angela Gheorghiu, Rolando Villazon, Maria Callas, Nigel Kennedy, David Daniels & King's College Choir [ EMI / Virgin / 2 CD - released 2/Nov/2009 ] With 40 tracks, and over 2½ hours of classical music, this double album features the best and most popular names from the world of classical music, ranging from the newest arrivals on the operatic scene as well as many present day superstars to... |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Classics 2002-Classic artists on a classic double album Various Artists featuring Russell Watson, Nigel Kennedy, John Barry, Kiri te Kanawa, Pavarotti, + [ Decca Records / 2 CD - released 20/Aug/2002 ] Showcasing the most popular artists in the classical world today |
WEDDING CLASSICS
Wedding Classics (Incls Air on the G String, Sheep May Safely Graze & Trumpet Voluntary) Various artists incls BBC Philharmonic, Phillip McCann, Michael Austin, Nigel Kennedy, Yuri Torchinsky, etc [ Chandos 241 / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/2003 ] Wedding Classics is an enterprising and original compilation that offers a wealth of fresh musical ideas for every wedding service. |
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS / ELGAR / BLISS / FINZI / SIBELIUS / etc
Icon - Vernon Handley: Champion of British Music Vernon Handley (conductor) with Nigel Kennedy (violin), Piers Lane (piano) & Tasmin Little (violin) [ Warner Classics / 5 CD Box Set - released 12/Feb/2017 ] Vernon George Handley was born in Enfield, London, in 1930. He disliked his first names and preferred to use the nickname Tod, given to him as a baby because he toddled along with his toes turned inwards. |