CD-Charts Position 1
Average Rating:

.

Beethoven: Violin Concerto / Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 / Horrace Silver: Creepin In /Nigel Kennedy

by: Nigel Kennedy

Release Date April 14, 2008
i too am a fan of nigel kennedy , but this recording doesnt do anything for me though as ever it is exceptionaly well played...but the combination of "modern" bits in among the classical music only distracts me..i like one or the other but if you are more adventurous than me,i highly recomend it!

CD-Charts Position 2
Average Rating:

.

Nigel Kennedy - Polish Spirit

from: EMI Classics

Release Date October 29, 2007
Mlynarski and Karlowicz, both forgotten for years even in their own country, recently picked up by Kennedy. It had to be a reason that Kennedy felt such a commitment for them: the beauty of their music. In particular, Karlowicz's concerto - a splendid match with following Chopin's nocturnes. Great enjoyment.

CD-Charts Position 3
Average Rating:

.

Nigel Kennedy Plays Jazz

by: Nigel Kennedy

Release Date October 01, 1999
Mlynarski and Karlowicz, both forgotten for years even in their own country, recently picked up by Kennedy. It had to be a reason that Kennedy felt such a commitment for them: the beauty of their music. In particular, Karlowicz's concerto - a splendid match with following Chopin's nocturnes. Great enjoyment.

CD-Charts Position 4
Average Rating:

.

Nigel Kennedy - Inner Thoughts

by: Nigel Kennedy, Bach

Release Date January 30, 2006
I saw Nigel Kennedy perform years ago at a very small concert in Malvern... and I have been hooked to his music ever since. The "Inner Thoughts" CD is not only a collection of beautiful soulful classical music, but it is also soulfully and beautifully played by Kennedy.

The tracks are from some of the quietest movements of some wonderful violin concertos, which not only makes it exquisitely peaceful to listen to on its own, but also excellent for background music too.

Amazon's own track listings aren't very clear, so here they are:

1. Bruch, Adagio from Violin Concerto in G minor Op.26
2. Bach, Adagio from Concerto for violin and oboe in D minor BWV 1060
3. Brahms, Adagio from Violin Concerto ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
Average Rating:

.

Nigel Kennedy - A Very Nice Album

by: Nigel Kennedy

Release Date June 16, 2008
I bought this after watching Nige on the last night of the proms. His virtuoso talent is unrestrained on this album, and is very impressive. The instrumental tracks have strong melodies which are easy on the ear, and quite memorable. I felt the vocal performances were not up to the mark (especially Nigels'), perhaps the money he saved on the DIY album cover would have been better spent on a stronger vocalist to match Nigel's own talent.

CD-Charts Position 6
Average Rating:

.

East Meets East

by: Kennedy

Release Date June 02, 2003
Although not having any classical music training, nor the ability to write a critical analysis, all I can say is that from the opening notes to the closing chord I was absolutely captivated.
It's a hypnotic collection of pieces which simply draw you into following their every turn, step, phrase and passage. The melodies are haunting and indeed sinuous, sensual, emotive...you really can't avoid flowing with them.
The technical aspects mean nothing to me other than I have a deep appreciation for the work and energy of Kennedy as well his phenomenal ability to make me want hear again and again whatever he does - be it jazz, Hendrix and now this.
I agree with the others - it's a must have, but not a shelf filler. This shows up in my ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 7
Average Rating:

.

Vivaldi - The Four Seasons

from: EMI Classics

Release Date May 08, 1997
I am constantly playing this in the car because I love it so much, other recordings are good but this is just a little bit different, in the Allegro movement of Spring if you listen to the bit before the whole violin and viola section thunders it's way to the tumultuous tweeting solo, you will notice that Nigel bow's 4 times in quick succession instead of the usual 2, the cadenza allows for this and Nigel exploited it with typical panache. It's good to see him back in the limelight once more with his new recording, now lives in Krakow with his Polish missus.

CD-Charts Position 8
Average Rating:

.

Nigel Kennedy's Greatest Hits

by: Kennedy

Release Date January 07, 2003
I am constantly playing this in the car because I love it so much, other recordings are good but this is just a little bit different, in the Allegro movement of Spring if you listen to the bit before the whole violin and viola section thunders it's way to the tumultuous tweeting solo, you will notice that Nigel bow's 4 times in quick succession instead of the usual 2, the cadenza allows for this and Nigel exploited it with typical panache. It's good to see him back in the limelight once more with his new recording, now lives in Krakow with his Polish missus.

CD-Charts Position 9
Average Rating:

.

Blue Note Sessions

by: Nigel Kennedy

Release Date October 02, 2006
I think that anybody questioning Kennedy's ability should spend a few hours viewing him on YouTube - or better still, in concert. He has quite understandably been hailed as the world's greatest musical performer by some. I admit that the Blue Note Sessions are quite laid-back, but having seen some of the material performed live by Kennedy only five days ago at Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in London, and having purchased this particular album, I can only say that my respect for Kennedy grows almost daily. Nobody should even begin to question Kennedy's genre-crossing abilities. I doubt anybody except Kennedy could pull off the performance at the Brits classics awards that can be viewed on YouTube. His abilities are stunning. Watching him perform the Blue Note and ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 10
Average Rating:

.

The Golden Compass [2007]

starring: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards, Ben Walker, Freddie Highmore
directed by: Chris Weitz

Release Date April 28, 2008
This movie is an unimaginative, disjointed, incomprehensible waste of time. Very poorly edited, it's a real botched version of Pullman's story which is itself far, far less 'special' than most Amazon reviewers would have you believe. If my child was entertained by this dross, I'd be concerned! I'm just glad I didn't pay to see it.