Rob Schwimmer
Past Performances

Thursday, December 15th, 2011 Polygraph Lounge: Spike Jones 100th Birthday Celebration A Challah-Daze Spectacular! Joe's Pub NYC, NY

Thursday, December 1st, 2011 Theo Bleckmann's "Berlin" Neue Galerie New York Museum for German and Austrian Art New York, NY

Friday, November 18th, 2011 New Music for Piano, Theremin and Continuum Bargemusic Brooklyn, NY

Friday, October 7th, 2011 "Touch" An All-Piano Concert on One of The World's Great Pianos! The Fazioli Salon at Klavierhaus New York, NY for Reservations call Peter Becker at (480) 789-1313

Sunday, July 31st, 2011 Hitchcock In Paradise Crested Butte Music Festival Crested Butte, CO Buy Tickets Here Supported by the Stanley Feldberg New Inititatives Fund A night with film music from Hitchcock-thrillers like Spellbound, The Paradine Case, Vertigo and others will feature our special instrument for 2011- the Theremin. Rob Schwimmer, who is also known as a virtuoso jazz pianist, will complete the program with Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue."

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 Bernard Herrmann: 100th Birthday Celebration The Greene Space NYC, NY Join conductor John Mauceri, writer Dorothy Herrmann, director Josh Waletzky, composer Rob Schwimmer, and film composer Michael Giacchino for a celebration of composer Bernard Herrmann, best known for scoring Psycho, Citizen Kane and Taxi Driver. Hosted by WQXR´s David Garland and Elliott Forrest. Info and Tickets Here

Thursday, May 19th, 2011 Songwriter's Beat Christopher Street Coffee House NYC, NY Rob Schwimmer, Martha Redbone, Elisa Peimer & Steve Addabbo at the Songwriter's Beat

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 Solo Concert: Rob Schwimmer's "PianNo Touching" Bargemusic Brooklyn, NY I'm thrilled to be back at Bargemusic on a (hopefully) beautiful spring night with lots of new music for theremin and piano! Subway: A, C to High St; F to York St

Saturday, February 26th, 2011 Polygraph Lounge LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Long Island City, Queens, NY Carnegie Kids Concert

Friday, February 25th, 2011 Polygraph Lounge Museum of the City of New York New York, NY Carnegie Kids Concert

Saturday, February 5th, 2011 Rob Schwimmer Theremin Soloist with the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra Anne S. Richardson Auditorium Ridgefield, CT A Night At the Movies: The RSO plays some of the most memorable movie scores from Hollywood´s most prolific composers.

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 Spike Jones' 99th Birthday Celebration with Polygraph Lounge in a Challah-Daze Spectacular! Joe's Pub NYC, NY

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 Spike Jones' 99th Birthday Celebration with Polygraph Lounge in a Challah-Daze Spectacular! Joe's Pub NYC, NY

Sunday, October 17th, 2010 Polygraph Lounge CarnegieKids Concerts Flushing Town Hall Flushing, NY (at Linden Place) 7 to Main St./Flushing

Saturday, October 16th, 2010 Polygraph Lounge CarnegieKids Concerts Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education Bronx, NY (at 163rd St) 2/5 to Intervale Ave or 6 to Hunts Point Ave

Sunday, September 26th, 2010 DUMBO Arts Festival 2010 Galapagos Art Space Brooklyn, NY

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 Rob Schwimmer performs Christian Marclay's Chalkboard or Shuffle on piano Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 Rob Schwimmer performs Christian Marclay's Chalkboard or Shuffle on piano Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY

Sunday, September 12th, 2010 Rob Schwimmer performs Christian Marclay's Chalkboard or Shuffle on piano Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 Rob Schwimmer performs Christian Marclay's Chalkboard or Shuffle on piano Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY

Monday, August 30th, 2010 Rob Schwimmer's Wild World of Piano and Theremin Bargemusic Brooklyn, NY

Sunday, August 15th, 2010 Rob Schwimmer performs Christian Marclay's "Shuffle" on piano Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY

Sunday, August 1st, 2010 Polygraph Lounge Caramoor Katonah, NY

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 Rob Schwimmer performs Christian Marclay's "Chalkboard" on piano Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY

Sunday, July 11th, 2010 Rob Schwimmer performs Christian Marclay's "Shuffle" on piano Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY

Thursday, July 8th, 2010 Rob Schwimmer performs Christian Marclay's "Chalkboard" on piano Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 Rob Schwimmer performs Christian Marclay's "Shuffle" on piano Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY

Sunday, July 4th, 2010 Rob Schwimmer Caramoor Katonah, NY Rob Schwimmer Theremin soloist with The Orchestra of St. Lukes. caramoor.org for details

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 Rob Schwimmer performs Christian Marclay's "Chalkboard" on piano Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY

Saturday, June 5th, 2010 Polygraph Lounge Kleinert/James Arts Center Woodstock, NY

Saturday, May 15th, 2010 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Zankel Hall New York, NY family concert

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 ZMIROS/NIGUNIM TRIO details tba Boca Raton, FL with Frank London & Lorin Sklamberg

Saturday, March 6th, 2010 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Zankel Hall New York, NY 10 and 11:30 a.m. Carnegie Hall's "Carnegie Kids"

Friday, March 5th, 2010 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Zankel Hall New York, NY 10 and 11:30 a.m. Carnegie Hall's "Carnegie Kids"

Thursday, March 4th, 2010 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Zankel Hall New York, NY 10 and 11:30 a.m. Carnegie Hall's "Carnegie Kids"

Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Rob Schwimmer’s Wild World of Piano Bargemusic Brooklyn, NY Rob Schwimmer, Piano and Theremin

Saturday, January 30th, 2010 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Zankel Hall New York, NY 10 and 11:30 a.m. Carnegie Hall's "Carnegie Kids"

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Zankel Hall New York, NY 10 and 11:30 a.m. Carnegie Hall's "Carnegie Kids"

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Zankel Hall New York, NY 10 and 11:30 a.m. Carnegie Hall's "Carnegie Kids"

Friday, January 8th, 2010 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Severance Hall Cleveland, OH Polygraph Lounge with members of The Cleveland Orchestra

Monday, December 14th, 2009 Polygraph Lounge Holiday Show Joe's Pub NYC, NY featuring Melissa Fathman

Sunday, December 6th, 2009 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY details tba

Thursday, November 5th, 2009 ZMIROS/NIGUNIM TRIO Venue TBA Jacksonville, FL with Frank London & Lorin Sklamberg

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 ZMIROS/NIGUNIM TRIO Center for Jewish Studies Gainesville, FL with Frank London & Lorin Sklamberg

Saturday, October 31st, 2009 NIGUNIM TRIO The Great Synagogue of Stockholm Norrmalm, Stockholm Sweden with Frank London & Lorin Sklamberg

Thursday, October 29th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Madison Square Garden New York, NY R&R Hall Of Fame show, with Springsteen, Wonder, CSN

Sunday, October 25th, 2009 Nora York Joe's Pub NYC, NY Rob Schwimmer - melodica/harmonium (and theremin!)

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 THEO BLECKMANN’s "BERLIN/LAS VEGAS" Neue Galerie New York, NY (at 86th Str.) with JACK string quartet

Sunday, October 11th, 2009 LONG ISLAND COMPOSERS ALLIANCE Park Avenue United Methodist Church New York, NY "Music Reflecting New Technologies" - Electronic Music with Live Performers. Composer/Performers: Rob Schwimmer, Herbert A. Deutsch, Paul Hefner, Jack Hotop and others. A "Meet the Artists and Composers" Reception follows the concert.

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 Polygraph Lounge Caramoor Fall Festival Katonah, NY in the Spanish Courtyard

Thursday, August 27th, 2009 Rob Schwimmer's World of Piano (and Theremin) Bargemusic Brooklyn, NY

Saturday, July 18th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Sapporo Dome Japan

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Budokan Tokyo Japan

Monday, July 13th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Kyocera Osaka Dome Japan

Saturday, July 11th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Tokyo Dome Japan

Friday, July 10th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Tokyo Dome Japan

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Nagoya Dome Japan

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Burswood Dome Perth, WA Australia

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Entertainment Centre Adelaide, SA Australia

Friday, June 26th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Rod Laver Arena Melbourne, VIC Australia

Thursday, June 25th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Rod Laver Arena Melbourne, VIC Australia

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Acer Arena Sydney, NSW Australia

Sunday, June 21st, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Acer Arena Sydney, NSW Australia

Saturday, June 20th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Acer Arena Sydney, NSW Australia

Thursday, June 18th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Entertainment Centre Brisbane, QLD Australia

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Entertainment Centre Brisbane, QLD Australia

Sunday, June 14th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Vector Arena Auckland New Zealand

Saturday, June 13th, 2009 Simon & Garfunkel Vector Arena Auckland New Zealand

Friday, April 3rd, 2009 Polygraph Lounge Carnegie Hall New York, NY CarnegieKids -- 3/26-4/3/2009 Children discover a world of sound and music-making in the "Sound Playground" with "musical MacGyvers" Mark Stewart and Rob Schwimmer of Polygraph Lounge.

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 KLEZMER ALL-STAR BASH Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage NYC, NY Rob Schwimmer appearing with Frank London & Lorin Sklamberg Nigunim Trio More info in the Carnegie Hall press release.

Friday, October 31st, 2008 All Hallow’s Eve with Brian Dewan and Rob Schwimmer New Museum Theater New York, NY

Friday, September 12th, 2008 SOLO PIANO & THEREMIN Northampton Center for the Arts Northampton, MA

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Burgarena Finkenstein Rob and Mark with Bobby McFerrin Finkenstein am Faaker See, Kaernten Austria Details and tickets

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Marciac Jazz Festival Rob and Mark with Bobby McFerrin Marciac, Gers France Details and tickets

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 THEREMIN SOCIETY Tobacco Warehouse Brooklyn, NY also: John Zorn and Jonathan Kane details at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy

Saturday, July 26th, 2008 Cabaret in the Country Series with THEO BLECKMANN Spencertown Academy Arts Center Spencertown, NY ($25 members / $65 members series)

Sunday, June 8th, 2008 Music Reflecting The New Electronic Technologies Park Avenue United Methodist Church New York, NY suggested church donation: $10 seniors & students: $5 Long Island Composers' Alliance presents Music Reflecting The New Electronic Technologies Featuring Darryl Kubian, electric violin and theremin virtuoso Music by composer Murray Cohen, composer/synthesist/performers Herb Deutsch, Paul Hefner and Jack Hotop; Guest artists: Grammy Award winning composer/pianist and thereminist Rob Schwimmer, Concert Artist Guild's 2007 award winner Phyllis Chen, toy pianist & electronic composer; tabla performer Cliff Hackford post-concert reception

Sunday, May 18th, 2008 SOLO PIANO & THEREMIN Sounds Alive '08 Canberra, ACT Australia 7 Hour MARATHON CONCERT tickets www.thestreet.org.au info: www.cicmf.org or info@cicmf.org

Sunday, May 18th, 2008 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Sounds Alive '08 Canberra, ACT Australia 7 Hour MARATHON CONCERT tickets www.thestreet.org.au info: www.cicmf.org or info@cicmf.org

Friday, May 16th, 2008 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Sounds Alive '08 Canberra, ACT Australia tickets at www.thestreet.org.au info at www.cicmf.org

Thursday, May 15th, 2008 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Sounds Alive '08 Canberra, ACT Australia tickets at www.thestreet.org.au info at www.cicmf.org

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 POLYGRAPH LOUNGE Sounds Alive '08 Canberra, ACT Australia tickets at www.thestreet.org.au info at www.cicmf.org

Thursday, May 1st, 2008 SOLO PIANO & THEREMIN Bargemusic Brooklyn, NY Subway: A, C to High St; F to York St

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 SOLO PIANO & THEREMIN Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA Selections from "Beyond The Sky"

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 Free Theremin Lecture/Demonstration The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center/Bruno Walter Auditorium New York, NY Recorded program information: 212.642.0142

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 Bobby McFerrin and Polygraph Lounge Carnegie Hall New York, NY Family Concert: Ages: 5-12

Saturday, February 16th, 2008 SOLO PIANO & THEREMIN Reston Community Center Reston, VA

Friday, February 1st, 2008 SOLO PIANO & THEREMIN Northampton Center for the Arts Northampton, MA "A World of Piano" series

Friday, January 4th, 2008 NEW THEREMIN PIECE! Issue Project Room Brooklyn, NY

Friday, December 21st, 2007 PIANO with ETHEL shows at 12:30 and 7PM Winter Garden at the World Financial Center New York, NY There will be 4 pianists involved in this!

Saturday, December 15th, 2007 ZMIROS PROJECT Congregation Beth El Fairfield, CT with Frank London & Lorin Sklamberg

Thursday, November 15th, 2007 Playing piano with Theo Bleckmann Cafe Sebarsky @ Neue Gallerie New York, NY SOLD OUT I'm playing piano for vocalist Theo Bleckmann doing Weimar German cabaret music (Weill, Eisler, etc.) for this Carnegie Hall series

Sunday, October 21st, 2007 Rob Schwimmer / Rufus Cappadocia Joe's Pub NYC, NY Rob Schwimmer will be playing selections from his acclaimed CD "Beyond The Sky" at 7:55pm Rufus Cappadoccia (cello) at 7 pm Buy Tickets

Friday, September 14th, 2007 Polygraph Lounge Countrywide Theater Richardson, TX

Friday, September 14th, 2007 Polygraph Lounge Countrywide Theater Richardson, TX

Thursday, September 6th, 2007 The Stone New York, NY piano, theremin

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 Solo Piano and Theremin Bargemusic Brooklyn, NY Subway: A, C to High St; F to York St

Friday, June 29th, 2007 Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow Tempel Synagogue Krakow Poland Nigunim and Zmiros with Frank London & Lorin Sklamberg (of The Klezmatics); for tickets and info: http://www.jewishfestival.pl/program_en.ph

Saturday, June 23rd, 2007 Polygraph Lounge Joe's Pub NYC, NY tickets at http://tickets.publictheater.org/calendar/view.asp?id=2732 or Tele-Charge 212-239-6200 Dinner Reservations 212-539-8778

Friday, June 1st, 2007 Bowery Ballroom NYC, NY with Philistines Jr. also: The National. (sold out)

Saturday, May 26th, 2007 10 Theremin Orchestra Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA tickets at: http://wdch.laphil.com/tix/performance_detail.cfm?id=3333

Saturday, May 5th, 2007 Polygraph Lounge Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 Solo Piano The Fazioli Salon New York, NY (featuring selections from Beyond The Sky)

Saturday, February 24th, 2007 Theremin Duet with Dorit Chrysler The Issue Project Room Brooklyn, NY The New York Theremin Society

Friday, February 9th, 2007 Polygraph Lounge Miami University Oxford, OH

Saturday, January 27th, 2007 Kabarett Fete Helen's NYC with Theo Bleckmann (Kurt Weill songs, etc.)

Friday, January 19th, 2007 "Freeheld" Documentary Premiere Sundance Festival UT (RS original Soundtrack)

Saturday, October 14th, 2006 "From Mozart to Motorhead" with John Hammel WNTI Radio Saturday Oct. 14th. John will feature "Beyond The Sky" in the 11 o'clock hour and will be calling me around 11:10 - 11:15 for a live interview about the record for 10-15 minutes.

Monday, July 3rd, 2006 NIGUNIM TRIO Vienna Austria with Frank London, Lorin Sklamberg, Rob Schwimmer

Monday, July 3rd, 2006 NIGUNIM TRIO Klezmore Vienna Austria with Frank London and Lorin Sklamberg

Friday, December 2nd, 2005 Theremin Summit Issue Project Room Brooklyn, NY Directions: Brooklyn-bound F / G trains to Carroll St. 2.5 blocks from stop (between Bond & Nevins) 15 minutes from 2nd Ave. F stop 10 minutes from Metropolitian Ave. G stop

Thursday, November 10th, 2005 Solo Piano Recital 1808 GiG Performance Space Santa Fe, NM suggested donation

Thursday, October 27th, 2005 Concert on Piano and Theremin College Misericordia Walsh Auditorium Dallas, PA College Misericordia - The Arts at CM