The New Hampshire Philharmonic
2010-2011 season
Piano soloist
Arlene Kies
“No matter how many times I return to the Rachmaninoff Second, I continue to be overwhelmed by its unabashed pathos and beauty.”
Arlene Kies performs Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto with the New Hampshire Philharmonic in October. It is clear that Ms. Kies fully inhabits the piece. “The piece has a way of completely tapping the human capacity for joy, sorrow, passion, and transcendence. Its ravishing beauty is anything but elitest, and I hope that our performance will leave every audience member as affected by its beauty as I was the first time I played it through as a young conservatory student.”
Arlene Kies performs widely as recitalist, concerto soloist and as chamber pianist. Her recent performance of the Ravel G Major Concerto with the Granite State Symphony was described by critics as “spectacular”. She performs later this year in recital with internationally renowned soprano Barbara Bonney.
Ms. Kies has performed the piece throughout her career. Ms. Kies first got to know the piece while studying at the New England Conservatory, and first performed the work as a Fulbright Fellow in Vienna. Ms. Kies is currently a member of the piano faculty of the University of New Hampshire, and is a New Hampshire Individual Artist’s Fellow.
Kies last performed with Princiotti and the Philharmonic in 2006. Kies spoke glowingly of revisiting the collaboration. “Tony’s comprehensive control as a conductor allows for uninhibited, sweeping performances. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to work with him and with the Philharmonic again.
Music Director Anthony Princiotti leads the orchestra and soloists.
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