Mozart Clarinet Quintet and Schubert Octet: Alexander Fiterstein and Mark Peskanov with Semplice Players

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.13.1″] Mozart (1756-1791) Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581 I Allegro II Larghetto III Menuetto IV Allegretto con variazioni Schubert (1797-1828) Octet in F major, D. 803 I Adagio – Allegro – Più allegro II Adagio III Allegro vivace – Trio – Allegro vivace IV Andante – variations. Un poco più mosso – Più lento V Menuetto. Allegretto – Trio – Menuetto – Coda VI Andante molto – Allegro – Andante molto – Allegro molto Alexander Fiterstein, clarinet and Mark Peskanov, violin with Semplice Players: Zoë Martin-Doike, violin Beatrice Chen, viola Noah Chen, cello Nathaniel Chase, double bass Sarah Boxmeyer, French horn Cynde Iverson, bassoon Biographical Notes Mark Peskanov, violin– American virtuoso violinist and artistic visionary Mark Peskanov was born in Odessa. Peskanov sang before he could walk or talk, and soon became a star violin student at the famed Stolyarsky school. His phenomenal facility and musicianship won him both the Aspen and Juilliard concerto competitions, bringing him to the notice of Isaac Stern and Mstislav Rostropovich and rocketing him into the top echelons of the music world. Peskanov’s major accolades include the Avery Fischer Career Grant, the first Frederick R.Mann Award, and Carnegie Hall’s first Isaac Stern Award. Since 2005, he is president and artistic/executive director of Bargemusic. Peskanov has curated over 3,000 chamber concerts at Bargemusic, encompassing a vast range of genres and styles, presenting over 200 concerts annually to New York audiences. Under his leadership Bargemusic continues to evolve as an innovative, influential, and integral component of New York City’s cultural world. Alexander Fiterstein, clarinet– Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein is considered one of today’s most exceptional artists. Fiterstein has performed in recital, with distinguished orchestras, and with chamber music ensembles throughout the world. He won…