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The
pianist Kees Wieringa graduated at the Sweelinck
Conservatory in Amsterdam in 1986. He studied under, respectively, Gerben
Makkes van der Deyl, Edith Lateiner-Grosz, Willem Brons and Jan Marisse
Huizing. At the Berlage Concourse in 1988, he was one of the prize winners
with piano music by Jakob van Domselaer. He gives national and international
concerts, not only in many European countries, but also in Turkey, Indonesia,
India, the United States and Japan. In 1991, Kees Wieringa debuted in
London, New York and Djakarta. In 1994, he performed in the United States
(also in the Carnegie Hall) and in Russia with the last Beethoven Sonata.
Kees Wieringa also contributes to radio- and television-programmes: as
regards this, he performed for VPRO-radio/ television, NCRV-radio and
NOS-radio/ television. He gave masterclasses at conservatories in Turkey
in 1990.
As a pianist, Kees Wieringa performed in many concert halls and participated
in various festivals, such as Festival New Music in Middelburg and Festival
Old Music in Utrecht. During the 'Ferienkurse' in Darmstadt 1992, he was
part of the piano forum and gave some concerts. Meanwhile, compact discs
have appeared with music by Simeon ten Holt, by avant-garde composer Morton
Feldman, piano music by Jakob van Domselaer and chamber music by Jacob
ter Veldhuis. A compact disc with music by Franz Liszt is in preparation.
Several composers have dedicated compositions to him.
Kees Wieringa forms a duo with cellist RenÚ Berman. In 1991, they won
the first prize at the Orpheus Concourse in Belgium. Kees Wieringa also
joins various ensembles (Ingehovenproject, Ruynemanproject, Lemniscaat
Ensemble). He is active in theatre projects with dancer/ choreographer
Moos d'Herripon. At the moment, Kees Wieringa also works as a programme
maker for dutch radio and television.
Compact
discs of Kees Wieringa:
|
Buckinx, Boudewijn |
In De Buurt
Van Neptunus Cassa Nova REC CNR 950821 (Boudewijn Buckinx Homepage) |
| Domselaer,
Jakob van |
Pianomusic (Do
Records 001) |
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To be expected:
Pianoconcertos no.1 en 2 |
| Feldman,
Morton |
Untitled Composition
(Attacca 9160-3) |
|
Holt, Simeon ten |
Natalon in E
/Cyclus aan de Waanzin (CDJD 13 SH) |
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Soloduiveldans
no.2 (WVH 055) |
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Lemniscaat (CLAR
53317-19) |
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Incantatie IV
(CDJD 18 SH) |
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Canto Ostinato
(Emergo Classics) |
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Méandres
(NM Classics) |
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Untitled Composition
(Attacca 9160-3) (Morton
Feldman Homepage) |
| Veldhuis,
Jacob ter |
Diverso Il Tempo
(BVHaast) |
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Dutch Sonatinas
for piano I (Do Records 004)
To be expected:
Dutch Sonatinas for piano I (Do Records 006) |
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De Ploeg: Daniel
Ruyneman and his time
(Do Records 002) |
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Theo van Doesburg
(Do Records 005) |
From
the press:
- 'The mysterious
"Gnomic Variations" of George Crumb became a musical and faultless interpretation
of Kees Wieringa. We will undoubtly hear more from this gifted pianist.'
(Binnenhof, Erik Besier)
- 'I can guarantee,
that lovers of pianoplaying will appreciate this record. Kees Wieringa
is clearly a musician.' (Gooi en Eemlander, Jacq. A. de Heij)
- 'This Suite, consisting
of five parts, captures one's attention in a pleasant manner in the
interpretation of Kees Wieringa. With this record the pianist has made
not only publicity for the reputation of the composer, but also for
himself as an interpreter of contemporary repertory.' (Vredenburg bulletin)
- 'Straightforward
fascinating was the playing of the pianist Kees Wieringa. There were
no perceptable moments of weakness. The standing ovation was quite certainly
justified.' (Noordhollands Dagblad, Jos Ruiters)
- 'A combination
of ideas and pianistic talent made this recital of Kees Wieringa a fascinating
experience.'(Nieuwsblad van het Noorden, Paul Herruer)
- 'Berman and Wieringa
just did it: faultlessly conjuring up for one hour and twenty minutes
an almost unbearable tension; frustrating, a compulsion of all or nothing
at all. Afterwards the full concert-hall had trouble adjusting to daily
reality again. There is no better compliment for the performers.' (Gentenaar)
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