French Embassy Concert Followed by Wine Reception: Enchanting Tribute to Tchaikovsky
Join us for a delightful evening of music at the French Embassy followed by a wine reception.

Event Date

Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 7:30 PM

Event Address

Embassy of France
4101 Reservoir Road NW
Washington DC 20007

Requested Attire

Cocktail attire requested.

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 music in a Tribute to Tchaikovsky. The concert is followed by a wine reception. You are welcome to attend on your own or with friends. Tickets for the rare delight of a classical concert at the French Embassy featuring the world-renowned performers are only $55 for a limited time. 

Though best known worldwide for his ballets, orchestral works and operas, Tchaikovsky displayed his supreme gift for melody in more than 100 Russian art songs or "romances" 

Exceptional young lyric tenor Fanyong Du, who earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the Odessa National Academy of Music in Ukraine, will perform a selection of Tchaikovsky's most exquisite romances with pianist and 
RCAS Artistic Director Vera Danchenko-Stern

Adding to this unique and festive tribute, violinist Katya Poplyansky, recently a Rebanks Fellow at Canada's Royal Conservatory; cellist Souren Bagratuni, silver medalist in the 1986 International Tchaikovsky Competition; and pianist Alexander Shtarkman, faculty artist at Baltimore's Peabody Conservatory, will play Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50, "à la mémoire d'un grand artiste," dedicated to Moscow Conservatory founder Nikolai Rubinstein
 
Tickets for the rare delight of a classical concert at the French Embassy featuring the world-renowned performers are only $55 for a limited time. 
 
After the concert meet other guests in attendance during the wine reception. Space is limited so please reserve your tickets early. Kindly note that the event is presented as a concert followed by wine reception and not a dinner function so please plan to have dinner before or after the event.

If you purchase more than one ticket, please send us the full name of each of your guests.

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.

If you purchase more than one ticket, please send us the full name of each of your guests.

7:30 PM Admission commences, please arrive on time.
~ Concert
~ Wine Reception

9:30 PM/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 (please check availability, rates, and hours before parking). 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.