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Classical pianist comes to Waelderhaus

KARIUKI

KOHLER — Arts at the Waelderhaus welcomes classical pianist Ngaruiya Kariuki on Sunday, September 12 at 2 p.m. The performance will be an indoor concert held in the Saal of the Waelderhaus.  Ngaruiya Kariuki, an endocrinologist, pianist and passionate musician, will perform a classic concert featuring compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Schumann, Chopin, Debussy and Gershwin.   

Kariuki began his musical studies at age five playing the piano and recorder and adding the violin as an adolescent.  Growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, he received training from various teachers including Julia and Dick Moss, both recipient Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for their tremendous contribution to music instruction and orchestral direction in Kenya.

He earned a diploma in piano performance in 2007 and in the same year won the senior category Young Musicians Competition in East Africa hosted by Kenton College, Nairobi.

Admission to “Arts at the Waelderhaus” is free, and reservations are strongly encouraged. No tickets are necessary. Please call the Waelderhaus at 920-453-2851 or email Debbie.Weber@kohler.com to reserve your spot. For the safety of  employees and guests, non-vaccinated guests are asked to wear a mask when inside the Waelderhaus.

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