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Nigel Kennedy, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - in photos

Virtuoso violinist Nigel Kennedy wowed crowds at Birmingham's Symphony Hall last night.

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Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin

The 61-year-old musician performed pieces by Bach, Gershwin, as well as his own self-penned pieces including The Magician of Lublin.

Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin
Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin
Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin
Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin
Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin
Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin
Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin
Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin
Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin
Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin
Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin

The piece is inspired by the book of the same title by Isaac B. Singer, who so skilfully evoked life in old Poland.

Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin

In addition, Kennedy performed Fugue from Sonata No. 1 by J.S.Bach, and a selection of pieces from the Songbook of George Gershwin including Summertime, How Long Has This Been Going On, Rhapsody In Claret and Blue and Lady Be Good.

Nigel Kennedy. Pictures by: Michelle Martin

Nigel Kennedy first came to mainstream prominence with his interpretation of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, which is now one of the best-selling classical recordings of all time, remaining at the top of the UK Classical Albums Chart for over a year.