Russian Classical Music and Cuisine Night March 19, 2009

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Russian
Classical Music and Cuisine Night
March
19th at 7:00 pm
Russian Cultural Centre
1825 Phelps Place NW
Washington DC 20008
Russian Cultural Centre and
Andreevs Production Inc. present an evening of classical Russian music and
cuisine. Join us for an unforgettable performance by Vladimir Gerts, major
Russian opera bass singer, a feast of Russian-style delicacies, Russian-style
cocktail bar and a dance party.
About Vladimir Gerts
Vladimir Gerts is a unique figure
among Russian bass singers. He is equally comfortable performing classical
repertoire as well as Russian folk and popular songs. A graduate of Moscow
State conservatory, Vladimir Gerts was invited to join the famous Bolshoy
Theater in his mid-twenties. He performed as lead bass singer in famous operas
by Prokofiev, Rossini, and Verdi. Later on as a soloist of Moscow State
Conservatory Vladimir Gerts turned to chamber music. With his chamber music
program Vladimir Gerts gave tours in Russia, Europe and the US. He is the
founder of some major international music festivals including Russian Winter
Festival in Toronto, and International Pushkin Music Festival in Moscow.

About Irina Koulikova
Irina Koulikova, PhD,Piano, Honored Artist of Russia Full Professor, Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory
Russian pianist Dr. Irina Koulikova has performed in the most prestigious venues both nationally and internationally and has toured throughout Russia, Europe, Greece and USA. She appeared withEarino Festivalin Edessa, Greece, withThe Piano Forumat the Rowan University in New Jersey, USA and in recitals at the Small Hall and the Rachmaninoff Hall of the Moscow State Conservatory in Moscow, Russia, Ward Recital Hall at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC. Dr. Irina Koulikova is an author of numerous published articles and research works. She has also participated as a lecturer in many international music conferences. She had a lecture titled The Founding of the Moscow Conservatory and the Famous Pianists-composers who have taught here in Northern Virginia Music Teachers Accociation (Arlington, USA, 2006). She participated at the Russian American Symposium "Preparing for the next decade of US exchanges with Russia" sponsored by the American Embassy in Russia and US Department of State. Most recently she participated at the Symposium Musical Education in XXI Century (Taiwan, National Taipei University of Arts, at December 7 14, 2006). In December 2003, Dr. Koulikova was named a Honored Artist of Russia.

Also in program
Alexander Vvedenskiy (oboe) is a young talanted Russian musician, recipient of the Rostropovich Foundation scholarship since 2005. He has performed in concert halls of Moscow, Paris, Copenhagen and Stockholm, performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC.
Festival of Young Soloists, received a 2003 Diploma of the International Russian Rotary Children Music Competition (Moscow), 2005 Diploma of the "Nutcracker" International TV competition (Moscow), 2007 Grand-Prix of the International Competition "Wiener-Klassik" (Austria), and Special Prize Mozart-Wunderkind. Alexander has been a recipient of the Rostropovich Foundation scholarship since 2005. He has performed in the concert halls of Moscow (Russia), Paris (France), Copenhagen (Denmark), and Stockholm (Sweden), has performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and has also performed with the Dmitry Orlov's Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Kremlin Chamber Orchestra, A. Rudin's Musica Viva" Chamber Orchestra, and Vladimir Spivakov's "Virtuosos of Moscow" Chamber Orchestra.
Reception at the Russian Cultural Centre will feature:7:00 pm - 7:30 Cocktails7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Vladimir Gerts and Irina Kulikova performance8:00 pm - 8:15 pm Alexander Vvedenskiy (oboe) performing8.15 pm - 8.45 pm Vladimir Gerts and Irina Kulikova performance8:45-9:45 pm Russian-style buffet dinner9:45-11:00 pm Dance to Russian pop music with our DJ
Russian-style buffet dinner:
Starters
Arugula
Salad with Olives, Pancetta, and Parmesan Shavings
Salmon
with Caviar and Champagne Sauce
Lososina
Alexander - Broiled Filet of Salmon with Champagne Sauce and Caviar.
Forel
Po-Armianski - Sauteed Filet of Rainbow Trout, with Artichoke Hearts and Capers
Caviar will be served with traditional style Buck-wheat
Blini, minced red onion and Crme Fraiche.

Main
Course
Beef StroganoffBeef
Tenderloin, Mushrooms and Root Vegetables in a Red Wine Cream served with
Potato Puree
Pan Seared Duck Breast Pan Seared Duck Breast served
with a Vanilla Parsnip Puree, Wilted Arugula and Mushrooms, Prune-Onion
Marmalade and a Sherry Foie Gras Cream
Mushroom Ravioli Vegetarian Pasta with Wild Mushrooms and
Butternut Squash Cream
Dessert
Strawberry
Romanoff favorite delicacy of Russian Tsar Nikolay II
Chocolate-Dipped
Delights
Chocolate-Dipped
Strawberries
Crme Brulee with Espresso Whipped
Cream
Chocolate Fondue
The Bar
Best choices of Russian vodka with a pickle, herring and
Russian-style rye bread
Russian Baltika beer
Californian white and red wines
A variety of soft drinks
Special offer :For a limited we offer tickets for 45 dollars(bar is not included, drinks will have to be purchased at the cash bar)
Gerenal tickets - 60 dollars (include unlimited free servings at the bar)Price at the door - $75 per person (in case there are seats available)


Organized by ANDREYEV'S PRODUCTION

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Ticket Info:  

• Russian Classical Music and Cuisine Night, $46.12
• Russian Classical Music and Cuisine Night, $61.50

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