"Performing the Haydn C Major Cello Concerto under Ms. Kim Diehnelt was one of the most exciting performances that I had. Kim is an inspiring and charismatic musical personality." --Racheli Galay, International Cello Soloist
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Orquestra Sinfónica de Aguascalientes
De Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain - Mvt. III Pianist, Alberto Cruzprieto
Guest Conductor, Kim Diehnelt
"The baton in the hands of Maestra Kim Diehnelt inspires confidence. She knows exactly what the music needs and has the craft to attain it." -- Aguascalientes EL Herald ( Mexico )
Orquestra Sinfónica de Aguascalientes
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 – finale
Guest Conductor, Kim Diehnelt
"Maestra Diehnelt's interpretation of Sibelius' Symphony No. 2 was sober, but very intense. Even though the piece is high-soaring and demanding, both physically and technically, the orchestra responded to the baton with resolve. Most amazingly however, is that for a piece that is not easy for listeners - the public too, responded to the maestra's baton and understood exactly; the ovation was prolonged." -- Aguascalientes EL Herald (Mexico)
Performed by the Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest
Narrated by Gigi Buffington
Kim’s Beethoven commentary is featured on NAXOS CD ODES TO JOY. This new CD, produced by WFMT and Naxos, includes nine Beethoven selections excerpted from the Symphonies 3, 5, 7 and 9 plus piano and chamber music. Also includes WFMT-exclusive commentaries from Bernard Haitink, Kurt Masur, David Zinman, and Pinchas Zukerman.
Press
In 2010, Ms. Diehnelt was asked to fill in as conductor for the Orquesta Sinfonica de Aguascalientes for a performace of Miramontes, De falla and Sibelius. Read the review in the Aguascalientes Herald.
In 2008, Ms. Diehnelt curated a monthly chamber music series at the Center on Halsted in partnership with Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles. Read the press release from the January concert here.
The 2006 CRO Summer Session highlighted the works of two contemporary composers: Memories from My Previous Lives by the Silk Road Competition winner Angel Lam, and Dance Aurora by the recent Mahler Competition winner Bjorn Berkhout.
The Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest recently celebrated their 75th anniversary with a concert honoring women in music, including their founder, Gladys Welge. Maestra Diehnelt conducted the concert which included the US premiere of a work by female composer, Angel Lam.
