Immortal Gifts, Brief Lives: Mozart and Schubert, works for violin and piano with Mark Peskanov and Olga Vinokur
About This Event
Violinist Mark Peskanov and pianist Olga Vinokur present works for violin and piano by Mozart and Franz Schubert at Bargemusic. The program pairs Mozart’s formal clarity with Schubert’s music, which bridges late Classical forms and early Romantic expression; Peskanov, a frequent Bargemusic collaborator, is known for favoring structural clarity and forward momentum.
About the Artists
Mark Peskanov
Mark Peskanov is an American violinist whose work spans solo playing, chamber music, composing, conducting, and curating concerts. In New York City he is a familiar presence at Bargemusic, appearing in programs such as Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet and Schubert’s Octet alongside clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein and the Semplice Players.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Step into the enchanting world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a timeless maestro whose compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Known for his extraordinary ability to blend melodic beauty with intricate harmony, Mozart's work transcends time, finding a vibrant home in New York City's cultural tapestry.
Franz Schubert
Franz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. He was immensely prolific despite living a short life, leaving behind a vast oeuvre of more than 1,000 compositions, including over 600 Lieder and other vocal works, seven complete symphonies, sacred music, operas, incidental music, and a large body of piano and chamber music.