New Amsterdam Sounds - Vivienne Aerts Album Release Concert

This June, join us aboard a historic sailing vessel for a sunset performance unlike any other in the New York Harbor.

On JUNE 28, 7:30 to 9:30 PM, we present NEW AMSTERDAM SOUNDS. Cruise the harbor at golden hour while you enjoy sweeping skyline views and striking visuals projected onto the sails, all set to live music performed by Dutch-New York artist Vivienne Aerts.

This floating concert features songs from Aerts’s new album Current, a project recorded aboard Aerts’s own 1951 Dutch mahogany sailboat, De Vouw, while traveling through the waterways of the Netherlands. Blending vocals, keys, electronics, and field recordings of creaking wood, rippling water, passing locks, wind, and birds, creating a sound world that is intimate, cinematic, and deeply alive. Moving between atmospheric song, improvisational texture, and subtle electronics, Vivienne’s music resonates with listeners of artists like Norah Jones and James Blake, while remaining unique on its own. 

For this special floating performance, these songs return to the water. As the sun sets over Manhattan, audiences will experience an immersive live performance featuring songs from her new album, atmospheric electronics, and projected visuals on the sails.

Vivienne Aerts is known for creating interdisciplinary work that bridges music, mindfulness, community, and environment. Grammy member, a Fulbright scholar, Berklee faculty, and award-winning Dutch artist based in New York City, she brings together intimacy and imagination in performances that feel both personal and expansive.

Guests may choose from regular admission or a VIP package, which includes special treats by Eleven Madison Park*** Alumn pastry chef Ted Steinebach, plus the album with artwork as part of the evening.

Whether you already know Vivienne’s work or are simply looking for an unforgettable New York summer night on the water, NEW AMSTERDAM SOUNDS offers a rare chance to hear a project born on Dutch waterways come to life against the skyline of Manhattan.

About Vivienne Aerts

Vivienne Aerts is a Dutch-born, New York-based vocalist, composer, educator, and interdisciplinary artist. Grammy member, Fulbright scholar, and professor at Berklee College of Music, she creates work at the intersection of music, mindfulness, sustainability, and cultural exchange. Her award-winning projects are known for blending strong artistic identity with narrative depth, collaboration, and immersive performance. 

www.vivienneaerts.com

TICKETS :

 https://manhattanbysail.com/vivienne/

• Song Bird: $75 (Available until 2 weeks before the event)
• Golden Bird: $100 (Available during the final 2 weeks)
• Fancy Bird: $150 (Includes a goodie bag and Michelin-star snacks)

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