Founded by violinist Olga Bloom, Bargemusic has been a showcase for chamber music on the Brooklyn waterfront and a champion of chamber music throughout the United States for over 25 years.

The Barge, a 102-foot long converted barge once used by the Erie Lackawanna Railroad, offers a splendid performance space with wood paneling, a fireplace, and spectacular views of the lower Manhattan skyline along the East River.  In an effort to maintain the intimacy of each concert, seating is limited to 125 persons. This intimate setting allows both musicians and the public enjoy chamber music in an environment for which the genre was originally intended.

Bargemusic presents concerts every Thursday through Sunday throughout the year. With its extensive schedule, Bargemusic is believed to be the largest chamber music presenter in the world.  Included in the yearly program are two weeks of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti in December .

More than 100 artists perform at Bargemusic each year,  bringing together individual soloists rather than established ensembles to perform each week. Bargemusic continues to expand and diversify its repertoire of contemporary and traditional music as well as the roster of visiting performers, including artists through the Young Artists in Performance Fund.