The International Club of DC with the cooperation of the Embassy of Portugal and His Excellency Ambassador Domingos Fezas Vital, the Portuguese Ambassador to the United States, cordially request the pleasure of your company for the rare delight of an evening featuring a delightful Fado inspired jazz concert followed by a dinner buffet feast of Portuguese delicacies prepared especially for you by the Ambassador’s chef!
An Enchanting Evening of Music & Portuguese Culture
Residence of the Portuguese Ambassador to the United States
The evening begins with a delightful concert featuring Marta Pereira da Costa who is the world’s first and only professional Portuguese guitar female player in Fado. In 2014 she was distinguished by Amália Rodrigues Foundation with the "Instrumentist Award".
BAND MEMBERS:
- MARTA PEREIRA DA COSTA – Portuguese Guitar
- ANTÓNIO PINTO – Classical Guitar
- MIGUEL AMADO – Counterbass
- ALEXANDRE DINIZ – Accordeon and Piano
- ANDRÉ SOUSA MACHADO – Percussion
The intimate and beautiful setting of the Portuguese Ambassador’s residence provides the perfect setting for you to discover Portugal through all your senses while meeting the Ambassador, distinguished diplomats and staff at the embassy along with ICDC members in attendance.
The dinner buffet of Portuguese delicacies prepared by the Ambassadors’ chef will be presented with limited seating. The dinner reception also includes wine and drinks served at the bar.
Please reserve your tickets soon, as space is very limited and the event is expected to sell out in advance. Discounted tickets available for a limited time. As we reach capacity, the ticket price is subject to increase.