Nigel Kennedy (born 28 December 1956) is a British violinist and violist. He made his early career in the classical field, and has more recently performed jazz, klezmer, and other music genres.
Musical background
Nigel Kennedy's grandfather was Lauri Kennedy, principal cellist with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and his grandmother was Dorothy Kennedy, a pianist. Lauri and Dorothy Kennedy were Australian, whilst their son, the cellist John Kennedy, was born in England. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music, at age 22, John joined the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, later becoming the principal cellist of Sir Thomas Beecham's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. While in England, John developed a relationship with an English pianist, Scylla Stoner, with whom he eventually toured in 1952 as part of the Llewellyn-Kennedy Piano Trio (with the violinist Ernest Llewellyn; Stoner was billed as "Scylla Kennedy" after she and John married). However, they ultimately divorced and John returned to Australia. Nigel Kennedy has about 30 close relatives in Australia, whom he visits whenever he tours there.
Myles Storr Nigel Kennedy (12 October 1889 – 19 January 1964) was a British barrister, army officer, and politician. He served a single term in Parliament as a Conservative PartyMember of Parliament (MP), but never contributed to any debate. He was a member of Lancashire County Council for nearly twenty years. His Military and political career came to a premature end when his colourful private life brought about a court judgment against him and resulted in his bankruptcy.
He was the last proprietor of Roanhead mines, which he managed from 1914 until they were worked out in July 1942.
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Fire · Nigel Kennedy · Jimi Hendrix · The Kennedy Experience
The Kennedy Experience
℗ 1999 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Released on: 1999-04-09
Guitar: Doug Boyle
Guitar: John Etheridge
Bass: Rory McFarlane
Cello: Emma Black
Cello: Gerri Sutyak
Flute, Assistant Producer: Dave Heath
Oboe: Kate St. John
Co- Producer: Jacquie Turner
Co- Producer: Nosferatu
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published: 11 Oct 2014
IV. Fire
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IV. Fire · Nigel Kennedy · Orchestra of Life
Kennedy: The Four Elements
℗ 2011 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2011-09-23
Background Vocal: Sarah Wood
Background Vocal: Rachel Wooding
Associated Performer: Z Star
Producer, Recording Engineer: Tim Lewis
Assistant Engineer: Graeme Baldwin
Engineer: Mark Cousins
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper
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published: 06 Nov 2014
Nigel Kennedy - Light my fire (The Doors Cover)
published: 18 Sep 2009
Nigel Kennedy: Fire
song
published: 06 Mar 2013
HEATH - ON FIRE - Nigel Kennedy [violin]John Lenehan [piano]
In 1986 I was commissioned by cellist Caroline Dale to write a piece honouring Jacqueline du Pre, but as I was writing it I began having visions of a woman being burnt alive and rising out of her body. 20 years later I met a great psychic and realised the visions were in fact past life experiences when in the 13th century I had been a Cathar Heretic! Me…a heretic? good grief, I believe EVERYTHING the government tells me!.....lol......
Revolutionary violin genius Nigel Kennedy began playing the piece and here's a live recording from 1988 with John ‘the doc’ Lenehan on piano.....
The laurel symbolises the Cathars returning...
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Fire · Nigel Kennedy · Jimi Hendrix · The Kennedy Experience
The Kennedy Experience
℗ 1999 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT...
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Fire · Nigel Kennedy · Jimi Hendrix · The Kennedy Experience
The Kennedy Experience
℗ 1999 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Released on: 1999-04-09
Guitar: Doug Boyle
Guitar: John Etheridge
Bass: Rory McFarlane
Cello: Emma Black
Cello: Gerri Sutyak
Flute, Assistant Producer: Dave Heath
Oboe: Kate St. John
Co- Producer: Jacquie Turner
Co- Producer: Nosferatu
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Fire · Nigel Kennedy · Jimi Hendrix · The Kennedy Experience
The Kennedy Experience
℗ 1999 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Released on: 1999-04-09
Guitar: Doug Boyle
Guitar: John Etheridge
Bass: Rory McFarlane
Cello: Emma Black
Cello: Gerri Sutyak
Flute, Assistant Producer: Dave Heath
Oboe: Kate St. John
Co- Producer: Jacquie Turner
Co- Producer: Nosferatu
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IV. Fire · Nigel Kennedy · Orchestra of Life
Kennedy: The Four Elements
℗ 2011 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2...
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IV. Fire · Nigel Kennedy · Orchestra of Life
Kennedy: The Four Elements
℗ 2011 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2011-09-23
Background Vocal: Sarah Wood
Background Vocal: Rachel Wooding
Associated Performer: Z Star
Producer, Recording Engineer: Tim Lewis
Assistant Engineer: Graeme Baldwin
Engineer: Mark Cousins
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper
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IV. Fire · Nigel Kennedy · Orchestra of Life
Kennedy: The Four Elements
℗ 2011 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2011-09-23
Background Vocal: Sarah Wood
Background Vocal: Rachel Wooding
Associated Performer: Z Star
Producer, Recording Engineer: Tim Lewis
Assistant Engineer: Graeme Baldwin
Engineer: Mark Cousins
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper
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In 1986 I was commissioned by cellist Caroline Dale to write a piece honouring Jacqueline du Pre, but as I was writing it I began having visions of a woman bein...
In 1986 I was commissioned by cellist Caroline Dale to write a piece honouring Jacqueline du Pre, but as I was writing it I began having visions of a woman being burnt alive and rising out of her body. 20 years later I met a great psychic and realised the visions were in fact past life experiences when in the 13th century I had been a Cathar Heretic! Me…a heretic? good grief, I believe EVERYTHING the government tells me!.....lol......
Revolutionary violin genius Nigel Kennedy began playing the piece and here's a live recording from 1988 with John ‘the doc’ Lenehan on piano.....
The laurel symbolises the Cathars returning...
In 1986 I was commissioned by cellist Caroline Dale to write a piece honouring Jacqueline du Pre, but as I was writing it I began having visions of a woman being burnt alive and rising out of her body. 20 years later I met a great psychic and realised the visions were in fact past life experiences when in the 13th century I had been a Cathar Heretic! Me…a heretic? good grief, I believe EVERYTHING the government tells me!.....lol......
Revolutionary violin genius Nigel Kennedy began playing the piece and here's a live recording from 1988 with John ‘the doc’ Lenehan on piano.....
The laurel symbolises the Cathars returning...
Provided to YouTube by Sony Classical
Fire · Nigel Kennedy · Jimi Hendrix · The Kennedy Experience
The Kennedy Experience
℗ 1999 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Released on: 1999-04-09
Guitar: Doug Boyle
Guitar: John Etheridge
Bass: Rory McFarlane
Cello: Emma Black
Cello: Gerri Sutyak
Flute, Assistant Producer: Dave Heath
Oboe: Kate St. John
Co- Producer: Jacquie Turner
Co- Producer: Nosferatu
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Provided to YouTube by Sony Classical
IV. Fire · Nigel Kennedy · Orchestra of Life
Kennedy: The Four Elements
℗ 2011 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2011-09-23
Background Vocal: Sarah Wood
Background Vocal: Rachel Wooding
Associated Performer: Z Star
Producer, Recording Engineer: Tim Lewis
Assistant Engineer: Graeme Baldwin
Engineer: Mark Cousins
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper
Auto-generated by YouTube.
In 1986 I was commissioned by cellist Caroline Dale to write a piece honouring Jacqueline du Pre, but as I was writing it I began having visions of a woman being burnt alive and rising out of her body. 20 years later I met a great psychic and realised the visions were in fact past life experiences when in the 13th century I had been a Cathar Heretic! Me…a heretic? good grief, I believe EVERYTHING the government tells me!.....lol......
Revolutionary violin genius Nigel Kennedy began playing the piece and here's a live recording from 1988 with John ‘the doc’ Lenehan on piano.....
The laurel symbolises the Cathars returning...
Nigel Kennedy (born 28 December 1956) is a British violinist and violist. He made his early career in the classical field, and has more recently performed jazz, klezmer, and other music genres.
Musical background
Nigel Kennedy's grandfather was Lauri Kennedy, principal cellist with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and his grandmother was Dorothy Kennedy, a pianist. Lauri and Dorothy Kennedy were Australian, whilst their son, the cellist John Kennedy, was born in England. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music, at age 22, John joined the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, later becoming the principal cellist of Sir Thomas Beecham's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. While in England, John developed a relationship with an English pianist, Scylla Stoner, with whom he eventually toured in 1952 as part of the Llewellyn-Kennedy Piano Trio (with the violinist Ernest Llewellyn; Stoner was billed as "Scylla Kennedy" after she and John married). However, they ultimately divorced and John returned to Australia. Nigel Kennedy has about 30 close relatives in Australia, whom he visits whenever he tours there.
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