The Hudson View Gardens Performing Arts Group (“PAG”)

06/18/2024

Sunday: HVG Centennial Concert Extravaganza! -

Classical and Jazz from the Roaring Twenties featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue in a new arrangement, a world premiere by HVG resident Andy Didorenko, and more

06/05/2024

June 23: HVG Centennial Concert Extravaganza! -

For the final concert of PAG’s spring 2024 season, we're celebrating the centennial of our beloved home, Hudson View Gardens. The program on Sunday, June 23 at 5 pm in The Lounge features classical and jazz selections from the 1920s, right around the time that HVG was built!

05/16/2024

Sunday: Trio Alti in The Lounge -

HVG Performing Arts Group welcomes Trio Alti to The Lounge on Sunday, May 19 at 5 pm. Both Violinist Rebecca Fischer and violist Jessica Thompson have performed here in past seasons, and they are joined by Copland House cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach. The program includes string trios by Franz Schubert....

04/10/2024

April 28: Broadway in The Lounge -

HVG Performing Arts Group presents David Holcenberg’s “Broadway Stars from the Heights” on Sunday, April 28 at 7:30 pm* in The Lounge.

03/25/2024

You all know I love where I live - the most wonderful neighborhood in Manhattan. Now, here is a terrific video about the history of the Hudson View Gardens co-op - which is celebrating its centennial this year.
This will only be up through Saturday (3/31), so I hope you’ll have a chance to watch it this week!

03/19/2024

Sunday: Music of 1920's Paris -

On Sunday, March 24 at 5 pm, the Performing Arts Group at HVG presents Harmony 3 in The Lounge. The reed trio (oboe, clarinet and bassoon) will perform music that came into prominence in Paris in 1920s; right around the same time that Hudson View Gardens was built. The program features music by Jacq...

03/05/2024

March 24: Harmony 3 performs French favorites -

On Sunday, March 24 at 5 pm, the Performing Arts Group at HVG presents Harmony 3 in The Lounge. The reed trio (oboe, clarinet and bassoon) will perform French music that came into prominence in Paris in 1920s; right around the same time that Hudson View Gardens was built. The program features music....

02/28/2024

ICYMI - Tenor saxophonist Rich Perry and jazz pianist Harold Danko – musical partners for over 40 years – graced the stage at The Lounge at HVG on February 18, performing to a capacity crowd. Surprise guest musician, trumpet player Kirk Knuffe joined in on several numbers.
A real hit! Photos by Joe Oppecker.

02/13/2024

Sunday: Cozy up to jazz at The Lounge -

On a cold winter day, warm up with live jazz in The Lounge. Tenor saxophonist Rich Perry and pianist Harold Danko have been playing together for 40 years. On February 18 at 5 pm at The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens, they’ll perform Danko's original compositions highlighting their collaborations ov...

02/09/2024

A week from Sunday - -- Feb 18 - - Jazz at the Gardens!

02/04/2024

Feb 18: Cozy up to jazz at The Lounge -

On a cold winter day, warm up with live jazz in The Lounge. Tenor saxophonist Rich Perry and pianist Harold Danko have been playing together for 40 years. On February 18 at 5 pm at The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens, they’ll perform Danko's original compositions highlighting their collaborations ov...

01/23/2024

Sunday at The Lounge: "Maverick Offspring" -

Maverick Offspring makes its ensemble debut at The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 5 pm. This trio of outstanding performers - pianist Kathleen Supové, violist Stephanie Griffin, and flutist Tessa Brinckman - perform a program of sultry, ephemeral, and groove music from...

01/12/2024

News Flash! Performing Arts Group at Hudson View Gardens announces Spring 2024 concerts February through June. All concerts are on Sundays at 5 pm EXCEPT April 28.
Watch this space for more details!

February 18: Jazz pianist Harold Danko and saxophonist Rich Perry perform Danko's original compositions spanning more than four decades.

March 24: Harmony 3 reed trio (oboe, clarinet and bassoon) performs French music that came into prominence in Paris in 1920s… right around the same time that Hudson View Gardens was built. Includes music by Jacques Ibert, Joseph Canteloube and more.

April 28 (special time: 7:30 pm): David Holcenberg’s Broadway R***e.
One of PAG’s most popular presentations returns!

May 19: Trio Alti
PAG welcomes back Rebecca Fischer, violinist; and Jessica Thompson violist along with Copland House cellist Alexis Pia Gerlach. Program includes music by Beethoven, Schubert and Missy Mazzoli’s Lies You Can Believe In.

June 23: HVG Centennial Celebration: Piano Extravaganza
Classical and jazz from the roaring 20th with HVG resident pianists Evelyne Luest, David Kalhaus, Sasha Papernik and Jason Yeager, and more. Program highlights include music by Maurice Ravel, Amy Beach and George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

01/12/2024

Sunday - January 28 2024 in The Lounge: Maverick Offspring - the ensemble debut of a brand new trio!

Maverick Offspring makes its ensemble debut at The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 5 pm. This trio of outstanding performers - pianist Kathleen Supové, violist Stephanie Griffin, and flutist Tessa Brinckman - perform a program of sultry, ephemeral, and groove music from...

01/10/2024

Coming January 28 in The Lounge at HVG: "Maverick Offspring" - a brand new trio

11/15/2023

Huge congratulations to 2023 Young Concert Artists winners Ziggy and Miles! It was such a treat to host them in The Lounge at HVG last fall.

Here's the duo with Gail Wein after the competition finals this past Saturday.

11/14/2023

Sunday: Cassatt String Quartet in The Lounge -

The Cassatt String Quartet – a longtime favorite on the Performing Arts Group Series - returns to The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens on November 19, 2023 at 5 pm with three alluring works spanning across multiple centuries.

11/04/2023

Next in the Lounge: Cassatt String Quartet Nov. 19 -

The Cassatt String Quartet – a longtime favorite on the Performing Arts Group Series - returns to The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens on November 19, 2023 at 5 pm with three alluring works spanning across multiple centuries.

10/24/2023

Sunday: acclaimed violinist and pianist at The Lounge -

Two of the top recitalists in town, violinist Miranda Cuckson and pianist Blair McMillen have performed and recorded together for over a decade. They’ll play music by Beethoven, Prokofiev, Janáček and Ross Lee Finney at The Lounge at HVG on Sunday October 29 at 5 pm.

10/12/2023

Oct 29: acclaimed violinist and pianist at The Lounge - Miranda Cuckson and Blair McMillen play Beethoven, Janacek and more

Two of the top recitalists in town, violinist Miranda Cuckson and pianist Blair McMillen have performed and recorded together for over a decade. They’ll play music by Beethoven, Prokofiev, Janáček and Ross Lee Finney at The Lounge at HVG on Sunday October 29 at 5 pm.

09/15/2023

Sunday, September 17 at 5 pm in The Lounge at Hudson View Gardens, the Performing Arts Group presents A Grand Piano Extravaganza!
Four renowned concert pianists take the stage at The Lounge with music from Mozart to Monk
Featuring HVG Residents David Kalhous, Jason Yeager, Sasha Papernik, and Evelyne Luest
check out this photo of the pianist rehearsing music for 8 hands. We call that an Octopus! Evelyne Luest Jason Yeager Sasha Papernik David Kalhous

09/12/2023

Sunday: Piano Extravaganza in the Lounge -

The Hudson View Gardens Performing Arts Group announces its Fall 2023 season, monthly concerts on Sundays at 5 pm at The Lounge featuring acclaimed chamber ensembles and instrumentalists.

09/08/2023

We're back! Save the dates for these excellent upcoming concerts in the Lounge.

09/04/2023

Sept 17: Piano Extravaganza in the Lounge -

The Hudson View Gardens Performing Arts Group announces its Fall 2023 season, monthly concerts on Sundays at 5 pm at The Lounge featuring acclaimed chamber ensembles and instrumentalists.

08/17/2023

HVG Concert season begins Sept 17 -

The Hudson View Gardens Performing Arts Group announces its Fall 2023 season, monthly concerts on Sundays at 5 pm at The Lounge featuring acclaimed chamber ensembles and instrumentalists.

06/13/2023

Sunday: Ukrainian benefit concert at HVG -

On Sunday, June 18 at 5 pm, the Hudson View Gardens Performing Arts Group presents a fundraiser for the people of Ukraine. Last year’s incredibly successful event raised over $2,000 for Razom for Ukraine.

06/02/2023

A celebration of music & art - benefitting the people of Ukraine -

On Sunday, June 18 at 5 pm, the Hudson View Gardens Performing Arts Group presents a fundraiser for the people of Ukraine. Last year’s incredibly successful event raised over $2,000 for Razom for Ukraine.

05/16/2023

Friday night: violin and piano extraordinaire in The Lounge -

On Friday, May 19 at 7:30 pm, violinist Deborah Buck, acclaimed for her imagination and vibrant sound, joins the internationally renowned concert pianist Orli Shaham for a concert in the Lounge at Hudson View Gardens. This pair of star musicians will celebrate the legacy of the composer and pianist....

05/15/2023

See you this Friday!

05/04/2023

Friday, May 19 at HVG: Clara Schumann's legacy -

On Friday, May 19 at 7:30 pm, violinist Deborah Buck, acclaimed for her imagination and vibrant sound, joins the internationally renowned concert pianist Orli Shaham for a concert in the Lounge at Hudson View Gardens. This pair of star musicians will celebrate the legacy of the composer and pianist....