Vienna Meets Bohemia: Piano Trios of Haydn, Brahms, and Dvořak, with Mark Peskanov, Evan Drachman, and Doris Stevenson
About This Event
Violinist Mark Peskanov, cellist Evan Drachman, and pianist Doris Stevenson present piano trios by Haydn, Brahms and Dvořák at Bargemusic. Peskanov’s long Bargemusic and chamber-work history, Stevenson’s clarity and structural focus, and Drachman’s lineage and role with the Piatigorsky Foundation frame a programme that moves from Haydn’s Classical forms through Brahms’s harmonic density to Dvořák’s folk-inflected gestures.
About Piano trios(chamber)
At Bargemusic, “Piano trios” traces a chamber tradition built for piano, violin, and cello, from Haydn’s conversational classicism to Mendelssohn’s tighter Romantic drive and Beethoven’s Op. 70 pair, shaped during a period of patronage and later issued in 1809. Violinist Mark Peskanov joins cellist Edward Arron and pianist Jeewon Park, bringing a perspective that also touches rock and pop. No specific NYC premiere history is firmly documented for this program. One hears how three instruments can argue, align, and still leave room for silence.
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.
Evan Drachman
Evan Drachman is a cellist whose musical repertoire includes both solo and chamber music performances. The grandson of cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, Drachman is the founder and artistic director of the Piatigorsky Foundation, and an authority on presenting live classical music to diverse audiences.
Doris Stevenson
Doris Stevenson is a pianist active in New York City’s performance circuit, with appearances at Bargemusic in chamber settings. Her work often sits at the intersection of classical repertoire and a broader musical fluency that can extend toward rock/pop and electroacoustic idioms.
Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period, often referred to as the 'Father of the Symphony' and the 'Father of the String Quartet'.
Johannes Brahms
Step into the enchanting world of Johannes Brahms, whose captivating compositions have left an indelible mark on the landscape of classical music. Known for his dynamic rhythms and innovative use of harmony, Brahms's work bridges the traditional with the modern, offering audiences a rich tapestry of sound that is both familiar and refreshingly new.
Antonín Dvořák
Step into the world of Antonín Dvořák, a master composer whose melodies have resonated through the grand corridors of New York City's David Geffen Hall. Known for his vibrant blend of classical symphonic traditions with the rich textures of Bohemian and Moravian folk music, Dvořák's work captivates audiences with its dynamic rhythms and lyrical beauty.