Well, he's not mine to giveaway actually but I do have his new CD on offer. And while I would never claim to be an expert on classical music, I do enjoy the genre, in fact, it's what lulls me to sleep every night. (No cheek intended.) I do have some favorite pieces that I especially enjoy and Vivaldi's Four Seasons is one of them. I think it's the imagery it invokes, especially Spring I, with its sunny and cheerful disposition.

So when Natalie from HeadStreamPR contacted me with this offer, I jumped at the chance to share it with you. Her company has teamed up with EMI to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nigel Kennedy's recording of Vivaldi's Four Seasons with a re-release in a luxury edition. Below is the text of their announcement. Be sure to scroll to the bottom for details on the giveaway, and I've added something of my own there as well.

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Nigel Kennedy’s landmark recording of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, we have teamed up with EMI Classics to offer five lucky readers the chance to win a copy of the 20th Anniversary Luxury Edition. The set, which was released on 7th September, includes the original recording, award winning film, images not previously issued, memorabilia and a specially written account of the events surrounding the original release.

Nigel Kennedy’s recording was first released on 25 September 1989 on vinyl, cassette and CD and went on to become the biggest selling classical album in the illustrious history of EMI. 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.

At one point, Nigel was selling more records a week than the combined total of the other 19 records in the UK Classical Sales Chart and it was reported that a copy was bought every 30 seconds of every day.

A sell-out UK Four Seasons tour gave audiences the first chance to see Nigel, accompanied by the English Chamber Orchestra, in person and attracted younger and more diverse audiences than usual. These were no ordinary classical concerts. Nigel actually spoke to his audiences and genuinely engaged them every step of the way.

Nigel’s mixture of genius, cheek, novelty, energy and fun translated worldwide and through Nigel, the enjoyment of classical music became the domain of all, not just the elite.

For more information on the 20th Anniversary Luxury Edition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons visit www.emiclassics.com.

For your chance to win a copy of the album please answer the following question:

What anniversary is the Luxury Edition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons celebrating?

1) 15th anniversary

2) 20th anniversary

3) 25th anniversary

Terms and Conditions

Five winners will win a copy of Nigel Kennedy’s 20th Anniversary Luxury Edition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons . Open to UK residents aged 18 and over. Only one entry per household. Prize is non-transferable and non-refundable."

I would like to add that the luxury edition CD includes a DVD of Nigel Kennedy's performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and it is very enjoyable indeed. But I do not wish to exclude my U.S. followers from this opportunity so I am offering to give away my copy of the luxury edition of Nigel Kennedy's Four Seasons (shipping included) to one lucky U.S. winner. So just answer the question above in the comments section and you are entered as well.

Deadline to enter is Friday, October 16th.

Good luck everyone!

Watch Nigel's performance of Vivaldi Four Seasons: Spring I