Nigel Kennedy starts Vivaldi’s Four Seasons tour

Following the staggering success of his UK performances of Vivaldi's Four Seasons last season, including a stunning, sold out show at London's Royal Albert Hall, Nigel Kennedy is soon to be touring the UK in January, again performing his exhilarating and unique take on Vivaldi's Four Seasons as well as his own brand new composition, the Four Elements.

This marks the world premiere of the Four Elements. Composed for the Orchestra of Life and voices, the Four Elements is a highly descriptive composition, inspired by the elements of earth, water, air and fire, which takes the listener on a journey of exhilaration, contemplation and celebration.

For 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.

Kennedy released his first Studio album via Sony in September, his own brand new original composition 'Four Elements', which he will be performing in full as part of his show.

Nigel says "I couldn't be happier to be bringing my new orchestra back to the UK for these dates with the Four Seasons and my new work - they are brilliant young players at the top of their form. It's great to include my band members to the Orchestra of Life. For the Four Seasons, we have also brought in Massive Attack's percussionist, Damon Reece – I am very excited by this new approach to the Seasons!"

JANUARY 2012

Tuesday 10 Ipswich Regent Theatre
Wednesday 11 Newcastle City Hall -rescheduled from 20th Sept
Thursday 12 Edinburgh Usher Hall
Saturday 14 York Opera House
Sunday 15 Liverpool Philharmonic Hall-rescheduled from 22nd Sept
Monday 16 Nottingham Royal Concert Hall-rescheduled from 23rd Sept
Wednesday 18 Bristol Colston Hall -rescheduled from 14th Sept
Thursday 19 Cardiff St David's Hall-rescheduled from 12th Sept
Saturday 21 London Barbican -rescheduled from 17th Sept
Sunday 22 Oxford New Theatre -rescheduled from 11th Sept
Monday 23 Brighton Dome -rescheduled from 15th Sept

These special performances feature members of Nigel Kennedy's band and Orchestra of Life; as well as his new composition, the Four Elements, Nigel will perform his unique new interpretation of Vivaldi Four Seasons.