DC Jazz Festival: A Showcase from Around the World

August 28, 2023

This year’s D.C Jazz Festival, August 30 to September 3, will showcase “Jazz as a global brand,” and celebrate Washington D.C.’s historic role as an incubator of a distinctly American […]

Cafritz Young Artists to Sing Russian Arias, May 25 

May 18, 2023

On Thursday, May 25, the Russian Chamber Art Society will conclude its 2022-23 season of concerts with “Voices of Spring,” a program of arias and art songs sung in Russian […]

Celebrating Sergei Rachmaninov in Song: April 4 at French Embassy

March 30, 2023

On Tuesday, April 4, the Russian Chamber Art Society will mark the 150th anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninov’s birth with a performance of his vocal and chamber music at the Embassy […]

‘A Mighty Woman With a Torch’: Bastille Day at French Ambassador’s Residence

July 15, 2021

It could not be more fitting for the Embassy of France to unveil a beautiful miniature replica of the Statue of Liberty which will greet visitors as they enter the […]

Sweethearts & Patriots: Stronger Each Year for Wounded Warriors

February 25, 2020

Sweethearts and Patriots, the annual fundraiser for wounded warriors, returned for the second year to the French Embassy on Feb. 8. A favorite among twenty and thirty somethings, the event […]

Chinese Tenor to Star in Tchaikovsky Tribute

December 3, 2019

Accompanied by Russian Chamber Art Society founder and Artistic Director Vera Danchenko-Stern, Fanyong Du will sing 12 art-songs of the more than 100 Tchaikovsky wrote.

Weekend Round Up October 31, 2019

October 31, 2019

Halloween events will take place starting tonight at venues including Heurich House, the Graham, Decades, Congressional Cemetery, the French Embassy and the National Portrait Gallery.

Weekend Round Up May 2, 2019

May 2, 2019

This weekend’s performances include Bach oratorios, a Charlie Parker tribute and a contemporary dance piece at the National Portrait Gallery.

Weekend Round Up March 14, 2019

March 14, 2019

Along with celebrating St. Patrick — and all things Irish — you can sketch orchids, tour Heurich House with the kids and wander the Travel & Adventure Show.

Happy Birthday to a Russian Poet

October 7, 2018

Presented by the Russian Chamber Art Society, Alexander Zhurbin’s three-part work for mezzo-soprano, baritone and piano, “Tsvetaeva,” will have its American premiere on Oct. 12 at the Embassy of France,