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Nigel Kennedy (the B-Side)

Nigel Kennedy answers audience questions about his 1989 recording of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. With John Wilson. From 2016.

Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, the audience ask Nigel Kennedy questions about his record-breaking 1989 recording of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons.

Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them.

With John Wilson at the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.

Nigel also performs exclusive excerpts from his classical and jazz repertoire.

Producers: Paul Kobrak and John Goudie.

First broadcast on Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4 in January 2016.

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28 minutes

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Tue 3 Oct 2023 21:00

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  • Tue 26 Jan 2016 15:30
  • Tue 21 Aug 2018 15:30
  • Tue 3 Oct 2023 21:00

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