Semplice Players: Classical Ensemble in New York

About Semplice Players

Semplice Players is a New York City–based ensemble heard at Bargemusic, where the group works comfortably at close range with guest soloists. Recent programs there have paired them with pianist Alexandra Joan in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 and Beethoven’s “Emperor,” and with clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein and violinist Mark Peskanov in Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet and Schubert’s Octet. Their performances favor balance and clean ensemble dialogue over spectacle, keeping the classical repertoire central while leaving room for their rock/pop affinities.