(Le) Poisson Rouge (often referred to as LPR) is a music venue and multimedia artcabaret in New York City founded in 2008 by Justin Kantor and David Handler on the former site of the Village Gate[2] at 158 Bleecker Street. The performance space was designed and engineered by John Storyk/WSDG. It has become known for its focus on artistry, bringing contemporary classical music into the club setting, and offering a variety of set ups so that a seated classical performance can be followed by a standing set by a rock band or a DJ.[3] Responding to a performance of Olivier Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time featuring pianist Bruce Brubaker at LPR, The Wall Street Journal reported: "The crowd – many of whom wouldn't even have known who Messiaen was – sat in rapt silence, and roared their approval at the end."[4][5]
Kantor and Handler, both graduates of Manhattan School of Music, founded LPR[6] with the stated desire of creating a venue that would foster the fusion of "popular and art cultures" in music, film, theater, dance, and fine art.[7]
The venue is home to a myriad variety of genres focusing on classical, new music, avant garde music, indie rock, and jazz, but also playing host to readings, comedy, film, DJs, parties, theater, and burlesque.[1]
^. Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation. 2011-06-13. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
^"Peper's Sixth Annual Nightlife Awards: The Complete Nominees List". Papermag. 2010-09-24. Retrieved 2013-12-03. . Papermag. Archived from the original on 2009-12-12.
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Official website
October 21, 2023
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