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Nigel Kennedy - Biography, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Filmography
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Born December 28, 1956, Brighton, England, since 1998 prefers to call himself simply Kennedy - British musician, violin virtuoso, one of the world's leading performers of his generation, who acquired a scandalous reputation in academic circles that did not accept his "rock and roll »An approach to the interpretation of musical classics (in particular, mixing symphonic traditions with jazz, performances with rock musicians, declared connections with football fans, etc.). Kennedy is also known for a number of political statements, in particular, against Israel, a country he has consistently boycotted, comparing it with South Africa during the apartheid times and sharply criticizing its policy towards the Palestinian population of the Israeli-occupied territories. At the same time, many experts note Kennedy's undoubted contribution to the popularization of classical music; attracting a new, young audience to her legacy. Kennedy has recorded a wide genre repertoire for several labels, notably EMI, Decca Records, Sony, Chandos Records, Blue Note Records. Plays the violin by Giuseppe Guarneri, made in 1736.
