Upcoming performances
NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE
RESIDENCE OF THE ECUADORIAN AMBASSADOR (NEWLY RENOVATED)
2320 BANCROFT PLACE, NW
TONIGHT, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013 AT 7:30 PM (DATE CHANGED FROM THE 24TH)
JONATHAN FLORIL, PIANO- WAITING LIST- CALL (202) 625-2361
PRE-CONCERT RECEPTION AT 7PM- AMPLE, FREE PARKING ON STREET
Since his recent triumph as the First Prize and the Jan Gorbaty Prize Winner for the best performance of the music of Chopin at the 59th Kosciuszko Foundation Chopin Piano Competition in New York City, 22-year-old Ecuadorian/Spanish pianist Jonathan Floril has been highly praised for his exceptionally poetic performances of the music of Fryderyk Chopin, in addition to having at his command a vast repertoire that spans more than four centuries of composition. Mr. Floril has appeared in hundreds of recitals throughout the continents of Europe and America, including Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, University of Houston’s Moores Opera House, Merkin Concert Hall, Kaufmann Concert Hall (92Y) and Steinway Hall. At his acclaimed All-Wagner recital debut at the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofíain Spain, where Maestro LorinMaazel is the musical director, critics described him as “more than a prodigy, not only because of what he performs, but also how he performs…his extraordinary musical gifts are united by his professional honesty and authentic artistic dimension.” (Levante).Floril´s orchestral debut followed at Casa de la Música in his birth country, Ecuador, as soloist on Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto with the Ecuadorian Philharmonic under the legendary baton of Maestro Pierino Gamba. Program: Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 4 , Op 7 (Grande Sonate); Chopin: 4 Ballads. $100/buffet after concert reception /wine
BERGTHOR PALSSON, BARITONE 
EDVINAS MINKSTIMAS, PIANO
ICELANDIC AMBASSADOR'S RESIDENCE
2443 KALORAMA ROAD, NW
FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013
EMBASSY OF LUXEMBOURG
IN COOPERATION WITH THE EMBASSY OF MALTA
2200 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW
SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2013 AT 7:30 PM
THE BATERA DUO (final concert of the season)
Batera Duo hails from two sister islands in the Maltese archipelago, being formed by Gozitan saxophonist Philip Attard and Maltese pianist Christine Zerafa. The name ‘Batera’ (meaning ‘conjunction’ in the Basque language) clearly describes the duo as the product of two young musicians with relatively different musical backgrounds which are combined into a unique sense of performing style. Philip and Christine gave their debut as a duo in April 2012, and since then they have been invited to perform in major festivals and concert series, including the Emerging Artists Series of the Malta Arts Festival and the Young Artists Series at the Salesian Theatre in Malta. Individually, Philip and Christine have been regular performers in Malta and overseas and have appeared as soloists and chamber musicians in Spain, France, Austria, Italy, England and Poland. Both Philip and Christine have been recipients of various awards, including the national Young Musician’s Contest (Malta) the 11th Bice Mizzi Competition (Malta) and the RNCM Clifton Helliwel Memorial Award (U.K). Works by Milhaud, Debussy, Iturralde, Maurice and Zahra. $110/buffet/wine/free valet parking.
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This is a comment from a recent artist, staying at the hotel:
Dear Mrs Penman, I am the cellist, who performed for the Embassy Series on Thursday and stayed at the Fairmont. I just wanted to express my gratitude to you for hosting us and my fondness and admiration of the splendid hotel! The staff were amazing - so caring and accommodating - made our stay a very pleasant one - something that is so important before an important concert. Thank you sincerely! Affectionately, Adrian Daurov
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Immediately following each concert, the educational and musical experience is accentuated by a reception. At the reception, guests can enjoy ethnic cuisine as well as meet and interact with the concert's artists and diplomats from the host embassy.
Newsletter (Updated bi-monthly)
Musical Diplomacy Works Again! | May 03, 2013
Anja Bukovec played an eclectic, fascinating program at the Slovenian Embassy on May 3rd, proving once again, says attendee Gary Tischler that "Musical Diplomacy Works Again."
Homestead High School Marching Band Hosted | April 05, 2013
215 members of the award-winning marching band hosted by The Embassy Series at the Austrian Embassy
3 Brilliant Concerts in March- press release | March 24, 2013
March was a great month for musical diplomacy: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Trinidad & Tobago
Recent Reviews
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BY GARY TISCHLER
October 25, 2012
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September 22, 2012
