NIGEL KENNEDY – “SPIRITUAL CONNECTION” IN WROCŁAW

Nigel Kennedy opens a window into his musical world with “Spiritual Connection”, a personal journey through the influences that have shaped his artistic voice. Known for crossing genre boundaries and building an easy rapport with audiences, the violinist comes to Wrocław Congress Center at the invitation of Ethno Jazz Festival. Musical curiosity lies at the heart of the project: discovering connections, exchanging ideas with fellow performers and giving familiar sounds a new perspective. This concert speaks to listeners who value both command of an instrument and the unpredictability of a live interpretation. Explore the concept and an artist whose violin remains a tool for constant discovery.

Spiritual Connection – programme and artist

The "Spiritual Connection" program is a unique juxtaposition of compositions in which Nigel Kennedy reveals the full spectrum of his artistic sensitivity. During the Wrocław evening, we will hear both the leader's original compositions and masterful interpretations of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Kennedy, known for his passion for combining different musical worlds, will also present his own, innovative arrangements of compositions by Krzysztof Komeda and Ryuichi Sakamoto, creating a bridge between classical, jazz, and contemporary film music.

For decades, Nigel Kennedy has been recognized as one of the greatest living violinists, and his name has become synonymous with artistic freedom. As a student of the legendary Yehudi Menuhin and a collaborator with Stéphane Grappelli, Kennedy developed a unique style that seamlessly blurs the boundaries between classical music, jazz, rock, and pop. His uncompromising approach to art has made him a leading ambassador for contemporary trends in the interpenetration of musical styles.

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The scale of his success is best demonstrated by numbers and critical acclaim. It was Nigel Kennedy who recorded the best-selling classical music album in history – his interpretation of Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" sold over 2 million copies, earning him a spot in the Guinness Book of Records. For over 40 years, the artist has performed in the most prestigious venues of international renown, electrifying audiences with his energy and stage charisma.

During the concert in Wrocław, Nigel Kennedy will be accompanied by a band of outstanding instrumentalists, guaranteeing the highest level of performance and extraordinary depth of sound.

The following will perform on stage:

• Nigel Kennedy – violin, piano

• Beata Urbanek-Kalinowska – cello

• Rolf Bussalb – guitar

• Alec Dankworth – double bass

• Will Glaser – drums and percussion

  
  

We invite you to meet the artist who changed the way the world views the violin. This will be an evening of spiritual depth, virtuosity, and musical surprises.