Although New York City has a happy myriad of concert halls, few can compete in distinctiveness with Bargemusic. Bargemusic is located at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge at the Fulton Ferry Landing. It is literally a boat that has been converted into an elegant performance space. Seating approximately 170, artists perform in front of large window panels which provide a spectacular view of Manhattan's skyline. The President and Artistic Director of Bargemusic is world-renowned violinist Mark Peskanov, an artist who enjoys a stellar career performing with most of the major orchestras of the world. Mr. Peskanov has a warm, friendly and avuncular personality and it is not unusual for him to personally greet concert-goers as they come on board the ship. He often interlaces his performances with humorous and informative anecdotes about the pieces being played which give his concerts a particularly spontaneous, spirited quality. His friendly banter with the audience can also put the novice concert-goer at ease and removes any stereotype that chamber music recitals can be stuffy or some Bargemusic presents over 200 concerts a year and offers varied and adventurous programs. In addition to classical chamber music, the venue also schedules numerous jazz concerts. The venue has also emerged as a major forum for new music through its "Here and Now" series which features compositions by contemporary composers. All of the concerts - whether jazz, contemporary, or classical - feature world-class musicians. (TheNewYorkGrapevine)

April 21 • Thursday, 8pm

Lisa Moore, piano

Phillip Glass Mad Rush

Charles Ives Three Page Sonata

Gyorgy Ligeti Musica Ricercata nos.VII, VIII, XI and Piano Etudes (from book 1) Fanfares, Arc en Ciel, Autumn in Warsaw

Robert Schumann selections from Waldscenen: Eintritt, Einsame Blumen, Verrufene Stelle, Vogel als Prophet, Abschied

John Adams China Gates

Tamar Muskal Fur Elisa (world premiere)

Martin Bresnick The Dream of the Lost Traveler

April 22 • Friday, 8pm & April 24 • Sunday, 3pm

Mark Peskanov, violin

Nick Cords, viola

Edward Arron, cello

Gilles Vonsattel, piano

$35 ($30 senior, $15 student)

Mozart Piano Quartet in G minor, K.478

Beethoven Variations from Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro (K. 492) for cello and piano

Mozart Duo for violin and viola No.1 in G major, K.423

Mozart Piano quartet in E flat major, K.493

April 23 • Saturday, 8pm

Daniel Magdal, Tenor

Soheil Nasseri, piano

$35 ($30 senior, $15 student)

The Complete Lieder of Beethoven

(1st Installment, including complete Goethe Lieder for male voice)