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What People Are Saying...
The Ironton Council for the Arts recently hosted ragtime pianist extraordinaire, Peter Bergin, who performed a community concert and an educational outreach for students in our area. Peter's performance was spectacular and virtuosic with splendid interpretations of the great ragtime piano masters from a bygone era. His ability to integrate humor and entertainment electrified both our older and younger audiences. I encourage everyone to experience a Peter Bergin performance!
- Dr. Pat McCoy, President, Ironton Council for the Arts, Ironton, OH
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What an amazing performance and presentation. Peter’s ability to connect with his audience is second to none. The audience at Tribby Arts Center thoroughly enjoyed not only Peter’s spectacular talent on the piano but also the creative way in which he connected the history of Ragtime music throughout his performance. We will definitely have him back again.
- Jon High, Programming Manager, Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, Ft. Myers, FL
What a wonderful evening of musical history! Not only was it entertaining, but it was so lovely to hear music from that era played in our historical theatre. Peter charmed us with a fun, energetic show for all ages!
- Kristin Underhill, Managing Director, The Crystal Theatre, Crystal Falls, MI
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Our community is still talking about Peter's virtuosity and knowledge of ragtime music! He engaged the audience with humor and participation…we are eagerly looking forward to hearing him again!
- Michelle Rego, Director of Music, Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Church, St. Petersburg, FL
Peter always puts on a great show that delights and educates his audiences. Peter’s mastery of the keyboard and accompanying vocals has the audience singing and tapping along with the great vintage music he brings to our stage. This is the third time Peter has performed for our series, and he never disappoints.
- Roger Bosse, Sunday Afternoon Live Concert Series, First Congregational Church, Battle Creek, MI
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...a fine performer...I very much enjoyed Peter Bergin’s style of ragtime.
- Larry Melton, The Syncopated Times
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A talented pianist...he has created a disc that will rank high on the list.
- Jack Rummel, Ragtime Music Reviews
An exceptionally talented musician, both energetic and dynamic, a true artist.
- The Glen Arbor Sun
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Peter Bergin has a lively and interactive personality and connects with his audience throughout his concert. I highly recommend Peter for any library looking for a fun and lively concert.
- Carl Katafiasz, Livonia Civic Center Library
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Peter's performance was a rousing success at the Music House Museum and Church in the Hills. Not only was the music superb, but he engaged the audience and put smiles on all our faces. I highly recommend him for audiences of all ages.
- Dorothy Clore, Music House Museum, Williamsburg, MI
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Holiday and Ragtime concerts with Peter Bergin are amazing and always draw a crowd. His vocal and piano skills are unbelievable!
- Betsy Myers, Traverse Area District Library
Peter Bergin’s love for Early American Popular Music reaches back to his formative years in Michigan. Passing this love onto others is the foundation of his performances today. Peter’s mission is to make people happy with the rhythms and melodies of Early American Popular Music, especially Ragtime, Vintage American songs, and early Patriotic favorites. Following a twenty-four year career in software development at many of the brightest companies in Silicon Valley, Peter took a leap of faith and embarked on a full-time career in music. Today, Peter performs regularly at theaters and festivals around the country, including the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival, West Coast Ragtime Festival, and Zehnder's Ragtime Festival. He presents regularly as a Michigan Humanities Touring Artist and is founder and artistic director of The American Jamboree, a vintage variety show featuring Peter with Ivory&Gold® (Jeff and Anne Barnhart) on dueling pianos, vocals and flutes. Peter is a recording artist with a variety of CD's available at www.berginmusic.com. His latest release, Ragtime Collage, is a diverse collection of classic rags and novelties. Peter looks forward to sharing Early American Music with audiences everywhere as a testament to America's original popular music.
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