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MUSIC | The Classical Arts Society of Washington: The Aura of the Violin | 13 Sep | 6:30 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:Classical Arts Society of Washington presents Virtuoso Violinist: Nuptial Offerings of César Franck featuring Jaram Kim, violin Christopher Schmitt, piano Friday, September 13, 2024 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Members $50 (use RSVP button) Non-Members $55 BUY TICKET NOW! César Franck’s violin sonata is a bastion of the repertoire; depicting opening moments of cherished nostalgia, a tempestuouso recurring theme of escalating intensity and drama, and a final canonical movement of exuberance and celebration; wedding bells pealing throughout its finale. The matrimonial associations of the work aren’t limited to its textures however; the piece itself was offered as a wedding gift to Franck’s dear friend, the violin virtuoso Eugène Ysaÿe, who was a masterful composer in his own right. Ysaÿe’s work will be paired with the revered “Spring” sonata of Beethoven, whom both composers held in high admiration throughout their careers. Join acclaimed violinist Jaram Kim and series founder, pianist Christopher Schmitt on this journey throughout the ages. Program: Beethoven - Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 5, Op. 24, “Spring” Eugène Ysaÿe - Rêve d' Enfant Op. 14, Berceuse Op. 20 Franck - Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major 6:30 pm - Reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres before concert 7:00 pm - Concert start 9:30 pm - Event end PLEASE NOTE The price of your ticket includes hors d’oeuvres and drinks from the open wine and beer bar. Classical Arts Society of Washington: https://classicalartssociety.org/ Discounted parking after 6 pm at 2001 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
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HISTORY | D.A.R. Museum: At Home With the Monroes | 16 Sep | 11:00 AM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:
The Arts Club History Committee invites interested members to join our new docents in a visit to the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) Period Rooms where we will learn about house interiors in the period the Monroe and MacFeely Houses were occupied as residences. An optional lunch gathering will be afterwards at the nearby Met Cafe, 1750 New York Ave N.W., to continue the conversation.
Federal Period Roomsof the
Daughters of the American RevolutionMuseum Monday, September 16, 11:00 a.m. Limited to Members and one Guest Free, but RSVP is required for participation, which is limited to 10.
*Volunteer docents lead public tours of The Arts Club of Washington most Fridays October-May at 11:15 a.m. and also conduct group tours on request. To learn more about the docent program, contact Club Historian Martin Murray.
Photos source and to learn more: www.dar.org/museum
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POETRY | Poetry in Translation Salon | 17 Sep | 5:30 PM | LEARN MORECLOSE |
Event Overview:Poetry in Translation Salon hosted by Jona Colson and Caroline Bock
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 5:30 pm
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Literary Cross Currents How do we connect across cultures through literature? Join Washington Writers’ Publishing House for a multi-lingual evening of Literary Cross Currents. We will read and discuss prose and poetry in translation and participate in a dual-lingual workshop with prompts inspired by our authors, then a reading from our featured writers that include Naomi Ayala, Dan Vera, Elizabeth Bruce, Diana Rojas, Caroline Bock, and Jona Colson. You do not need to speak Spanish or English to attend this salon. A reception and book signing will follow the reading.This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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