With the kind cooperation of the Embassy of Poland, Washington DC
The International Club of DC
cordially requests the pleasure of your company for a
Gala Concert Evening At the Embassy of Poland
Featuring a delightful concert featuring Polish pianist Ewa Poblocka
Join us on your own or with friends to experience an at the Embassy of Poland, one of Washington's most magnificent embassies. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover Poland through all your senses! After the welcome remarks, sit back and relax to a
After the concert you will be invited to prepared with wine served at the . The evening also provides you with the opportunity to as well as International Club of DC members in attendance.
Following the program will be a lavish dinner with wine of typical and elegant Polish cuisine and the evening opens our fall cultural season in Washington DC. Our previous concerts at the Embassy of Poland have sold out well in advance! Please reserve your tickets now, as space is limited.
:::: Classical Concert (Subject to Change)
Ewa Poblocka – piano
Ewa Leszczynska – soprano
Maria Leszczynska - cello
Fryderyk Chopin
Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
Ewa Poblocka, piano
Fryderyk Chopin
Zyczenie (A Maiden’s Wish) Op. 74, No. 1
Nie ma czego trzeba (There Is No Need) Op. 74, No. 13 Lyrics by B. Zaleski
Piosenka litewska (Lithuanian Song) Op. 74, No. 16 Traditional Lithuanian translated by L. Osinski
Ewa Leszczynska, soprano
Maria Leszczynska, piano
Mikolaj Górecki
Sonata Lamentosa
Ewa Leszczynska, soprano
Maria Leszczynska, cello
Ewa Poblocka, piano
Grazyna Bacewicz
Kaprys polski (Polish Caprice)
Maria Leszczynska, cello
Ignacy Paderewski
Polaly sie lzy me czyste (I Sched Clear Tears) Op.18, No. 1 Lyrics by A. Mickiewicz
Gdy ostatnia róza zwiedla (The Days of Roses Are Vanished) Op. 7, No. 1 Lyrics by A. Asnyk
Piosnka dudarza (The Piper’s Song) Op.18, No. 2 Lyrics by A. Mickiewicz
Ewa Leszczynska, soprano
Ewa Poblocka, piano
Fryderyk Chopin
Introdukcja i Polonez C-dur (Introduction and Polonaise C major) Op. 3
Maria Leszczynska, cello
Ewa Poblocka, piano
:::: Dinner Menu (Subject to Change)
After the concert you will be invited to indulge in a feast of traditional Polish delicacies
Cold appetizers:
• Vegetable salad (Polish style)
• Mozzarella/tomato salad
• Pork tenderloin served cold
• Smoked salmon on endive
• Deviled eggs (Polish style)
Warm Dishes:
• Beef pierogies
• Potato and cheese pierogies
• Mushroom and sauerkraut croquettes
• Grilled Polish sausage served with caramelized onions
• Bread
Desserts include:
Homemade cheesecake & fruit
Beverages include: Water, Juices, white & red wine