Nigel Kennedy

Nigel Kennedy

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About the show

Nigel Kennedy, one of the most distinctive and influential violinists of his generation, returns home to the UK with Virtuoso, his first major national tour in over fifteen years.
Renowned for his uncompromising artistry and singular style, Kennedy has performed at the world’s leading concert halls, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. This tour offers a rare opportunity to experience his work live in performance at The Central Theatre.
The programme brings together classical repertoire with jazz and contemporary influences. It includes Bach, Kennedy’s own interpretation of A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, and original compositions, including a tribute to his mentors Yehudi Menuhin and Stéphane
Grappelli.
He is joined by long-time collaborators, Alec Dankworth on bass and Peter Adams on cello, forming an exceptional ensemble of musical sensitivity and precision.
Kennedy’s landmark recording of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons established him as a defining figure in modern classical music. His performances continue to be marked by technical brilliance and emotional depth.
An opportunity to experience one of the great violinists of our time, a true virtuoso.
“One of the most important violinists Britain has ever produced” The Guardian
Tickets - Band A: £49.50, Band B: £45.00

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Nigel Kennedy

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Over the past 25 years, Nigel Kennedy has become known as one of the world's leading violin virtuosos. His accomplished technique and unique talent have made him a star in the classical world, while his sense of humour and relaxed attitude have made him a popular figure amongst wider audiences.

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