Golden Oldies with Pianist Archie Richards

THURSDAY MAY 28TH AT 2PM IN THE NORDIC HALL

Archie began playing the piano as a child but didn’t find a good teacher until he was 32. This was Kyriena Siloti, the daughter of Alexander Siloti, who was considered the best of the students of Franz Liszt and was world renown in the early-20th Century. While Archie was with her, his recording of Beethoven’s Waldstein Sonata was played on WCRB-AM Radio in Boston.

Octogenarian Archie Richards says he doesn’t have musical talent but instead, he’s an expert at practicing. A former stockbroker and writer, he now travels Massachusetts and New Hampshire playing the piano at community centers and elder living facilities, delighting all. Archie brings humor and insight to his concerts, taking time to give context for the songs he plays.