French Embassy Opera Concert and Gala Benefit: Tchaikovsky Meets Pushkin - Highlights From Eugene Onegin
Join us for a delightful opera concert at the French Embassy in support of the Russian Chamber Art Society. After the concert enjoy a dinner buffet, desserts and an open wine bar as you meet other attendees.

Event Date

Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 7:00 PM

Event Address

Embassy of France
4101 Reservoir Road NW
Washington DC 20007

Requested Attire

Cocktail attire requested or black tie optional.

Event Description

The International Club of DC and the Russian Chamber Art Society cordially requests the pleasure of your company at the Embassy of France for a delightful evening of classical opera music. The concert is followed by a dinner buffet reception with deserts and an open wine bar. The dinner buffet will be presented following the concert as a stand-up reception with limited seating.

The event is a fundraiser for the Russian Chamber Art Society, celebrating the opening of its 11th season, with a magical Gala concert of excerpts from the opera "Eugene Onegin." Enjoy the artistry of these performers in Tchaikovsky's most celebrated opera amid the delightful surroundings of the French Embassy.

The concert will include the most popular arias from Tchaikovsky's famous opera "Eugene Onegin," which brings to life the immortal love story written by the beloved Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. The opera excerpts feature four great singers and selections from the original text will be read in English by prominent Washington, DC actor, Rick Foucheux.

You are welcome to attend on your own or with friends. General admission tickets for the fundraiser concert are $150 which includes a buffet dinner, dessert, and an open wine bar. The fine Russian restaurant, Mari Vanna, will create the desserts, including the delicious "Onegin" cake." VIP tickets are $190 and includes all of the above as well as a wonderful pre-concert champagne reception until 7:30 PM. 

Please reserve your tickets early as space is limited and our previous classical concert at the Austrian Embassy sold out in advance.

Opera Magic: Tchaikovsky Meets Pushkin - Highlights From Eugene Onegin

Yana Eminova ~ Soprano
Magdalena Wor ~ Mezzo-Soprano
Timur Bekbosunov ~ Tenor
Timothy Mix ~ Baritone
Vera Danchenko-Stern ~ Piano
Genady Zagor ~ Piano
Rick Foucheux ~ Narrator

A dinner buffet with desserts and an open wine bar will follow the performance. Kindly note that the dinner buffet will be presented as a part of the stand-up reception after the concert with limited seating. We look forward to welcoming you to the French Embassy for an unforgettable concert!

Event Agenda (May change)

Due to enhanced security at the French Embassy, photo ID is REQUIRED for attendance. Please ensure all ticketholders and each guest attending with a ticketholder has valid photo ID. We are unable to issue a refund if you are denied entry due to lack of photo ID.

7:00 PM VIP Admission Commences for VIP Ticketholders
~ Enjoy a champagne reception until 7:30 PM.
~ Arrive before 7:15 PM to enjoy the champagne reception.

7:30 PM General Admission Commences for General Admission Ticketholders
Enjoy a delightful opera concert followed by a dinner buffet with an open wine bar.

10:00 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

If driving, street parking will be available on Reservoir Road and throughout the surrounding neighborhoods. Also, there is a pay lot located across the street at Georgetown University Hospital. Due to security considerations, parking WILL NOT be available on the grounds of the Embassy of France.

If using public transportation, the D6 Metro Bus towards Sibley Hospital drops off directly in front of the embassy. Due to limited parking, we recommend Uber, public transportation or a cab.


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.