French Embassy Concert Followed by Wine and Dessert Reception: Enchanting Evening of Vocal and Classical Music
Join us for a delightful evening of music at the French Embassy followed by a reception of wine and desserts.

Event Date

Friday, April 28, 2017 at 7:00 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 Arts Society cordially requests the pleasure of your company at the Embassy of France for a delightful evening of classical music. The concert is followed by a reception of delectable desserts and wine. 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.

Experience a delightful performance featuring internationally acclaimed singers: Jennifer Casey-Cabot (soprano), Denis Sedov (bass), and Vera Danchenko-Stern (piano). Concertgoers will visit 19th- and early 20th-century Paris, where musical modernists Sergei Prokofiev and Igor Stravinsky collaborated with Ballets Russes impresario Sergei Diaghilev. Works made famous in the City of Light by soprano Pauline Viardot and bass Feodor Chaliapin will be performed by Jennifer Casey-Cabot and Denis Sedov.

After the concert meet other guests in attendance during the wine and dessert reception. Space is limited so please reserve your tickets early.

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 Admission commences, please arrive on time.
~ Concert
~ Wine & dessert Reception

9:30 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.