Austrian Embassy Classical Concert and Dessert Reception: Ballades, Fantasies, & Satires
Join us for a delightful evening of ballades, fantasies, and satires at the Austrian Embassy followed by an evening of wine, desserts, and socializing with other guests.

Event Date

Friday, February 27, 2015 at 7:30 PM

Event Address

Embassy of Austria
 3524 International Ct NW
Washington DC 20008

Requested Attire

Business or cocktail attire is requested.

Event Description

The International Club of DC and the Russian Chamber Arts Society cordially requests the pleasure of your company at the Embassy of Austria for a delightful evening of classical music. The concert is followed by a reception of delectable desserts along with wine served at the open bar. Enjoy a celebration of the music of composers of Russian heritage who wrote for the silver screen from the 1930s to the 1970s, including Irving Berlin and Gershwin. Featured artists include Carmen Balthrop (soprano), Timothy Mix (baritone), and Genady Zagor (piano).

You are welcome to attend on your own or with friends. Tickets for the rare delight of a classical concert and reception at the Austrian Embassy, one of the most magnificent embassies in Washington DC, are only $50 for a limited time. Please reserve your tickets early as space is limited and our previous classical concert at the Austrian Embassy sold out in advance.

The performance will focus on the work of Shostakovich, arguably the greatest Russian composer born in the 20th century, using the poetry of Burns, Shakespeare and Raleigh. Other composers include Glinka, Dargomyzhsky, and Rachmaninov (Piano Interlude).

Natalia Kraevsky - Soprano
Grigory Soloviov - Bass
Alexander Shtarkman - Piano
Vera Danchenko-Stern - Piano

A dessert and wine reception follow the performance to sweeten the evening even more. Kindly note that the event is not a dinner function so please make your own arrangements for dinner. We look forward to seeing everyone again for another unforgettable concert!

Event Agenda (May change)

7:30 PM Admission Commences. Concert to follow. Arrive on time as seats are assigned on a first-come basis.

9:30 PM Evening Concludes

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking

The Embassy is located about 3 blocks from the Van Ness Metro station. Parking around the Embassy is very limited. We recommend public transportation or a cab. For Metro directions, please call (202) 637 7000.
Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.