Nigel Kennedy Interview

3 weeks ago 23rd Apr 17:22

Nigel Kennedy is the classical music prodigy that made this genre of music popular amongst younger generations with his flamboyant and uplifting style.

With a string of albums his unique style and individual appearance has made him a classical success.

So you have been living in Krakow for the last five years what has that been like?

It’s been good. I mean trying to settle down anywhere is impossible because my business is between making albums and playing live.

So, although I have lived in Krakow for some time now, in reality it’s been pretty hard for me to spend more than four or five days in a row there at any one point! So it’s a lot of time spent on the road.

But I tell you what: Polish society has given me a great musical life. Musicians are incredibly hard-working and disciplined but creative and there’s a great vibe in Krakow.

Is there anything that you’ve missed about the UK while you’ve been there or while you’ve been away touring?

Yeah - I really miss Aston Villa which is, of course, the greatest cultural achievement of the British Isles! And also the multicultural aspect of what London particularly has to offer. You don’t get that in many international cities, not even the main ones in Germany.

Even though people are making a big issue of Polish immigration at the moment, overall the British are so tolerant and I’ve never seen so much multiculturalism with so little agro. I’ve been to a lot of places and I think we’re really lucky to live in a place like this and I definitely miss that aspect when I’m away.

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