Four Seasons (CD) (Includes DVD)

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Nigel Kennedy's landmark recording of Vivaldi's four seasons, EMI classics presents the 20th anniversary luxury edition. The set includes the original recording, award winning film, images not previously issued, memorabilia and a specially written account of the unfolding event. Nigel Kennedy's recording was released 25 September 1989 on vinyl, cassette and CD and went on to become the biggest selling classical album in the illustrious history of EMI. Originally recorded in November 1986 in the church of St. john-at-hackney, London, it was a recording that would achieve unprecedented public and media attention and change the course of music history. It wasn't until march 1989, after the slow movements had been recorded, that the master was completed. Vivaldi's work, 12 movements in short three-minute bursts, was tailor-made for commercial radio. It was the first time that commercial pop marketing techniques had been used in the classical world and the first time that Nigel was unleashed on the media. The album went on to: sell over 2 million copies around the world - top the UK classical chart for over a year - reach number 3 in the UK pop album chart and enter the Guinness book of records as the bestselling classical recording ever.

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Nigel Kennedy's landmark recording of Vivaldi's four seasons, EMI classics presents the 20th anniversary luxury edition. The set includes the original recording, award winning film, images not previously issued, memorabilia and a specially written account of the unfolding event. Nigel Kennedy's recording was released 25 September 1989 on vinyl, cassette and CD and went on to become the biggest selling classical album in the illustrious history of EMI. Originally recorded in November 1986 in the church of St. john-at-hackney, London, it was a recording that would achieve unprecedented public and media attention and change the course of music history. It wasn't until march 1989, after the slow movements had been recorded, that the master was completed. Vivaldi's work, 12 movements in short three-minute bursts, was tailor-made for commercial radio. It was the first time that commercial pop marketing techniques had been used in the classical world and the first time that Nigel was unleashed on the media. The album went on to: sell over 2 million copies around the world - top the UK classical chart for over a year - reach number 3 in the UK pop album chart and enter the Guinness book of records as the bestselling classical recording ever.

Performer	Nigel Kennedy
Music genre	Classical
Media format	CD
Original release date	2009-10-06
Edition	20th anniversary luxury edition
Has parental advisory label	N
Number of discs	2
Track listing	I. Allegro,II. Largo,III. Allegro,I. Allegro Non Molto,II. Adagio,III. Presto,I. Allegro,II. Adagio Molto,III. Allegro,I. Allegro Non Molto,II. Largo,III. Allegro,Introductory Interview and Rehearsal (2001 Digital Remaster),I. Allegro,II. Largo,III. Allegro,Kennedy Introduces 'Summer' (2001 Digital Remaster),I. Allegro Non Molto,II. Adagio,III. Presto,Kennedy Introduces 'Autumn' (2001 Digital Remaster),I. Allegro,II. Adagio Molto,III. Allegro,Kennedy Introduces 'Winter' (2001 Digital Remaster),I. Allegro Non Molto,II. Largo,III. Allegro,Credits and Final Interview (2001 Digital Remaster)
Record label	Warner Classics
Composer	Vivaldi
Track name	Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Digital audio file format	CD
Is edited	N
Is enhanced	N