The Classical Arts Society of Washington

Classical Arts Society of Washington 

presents

Death’s Draught: Prokofiev’s Romeo at a Funeral of Chopin

Friday, October 18, 2024

6:30 pm  -  9:30 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Members $50 (use RSVP button)

Non-Members $55  BUY TICKET NOW!

Join violist Erika Gray and pianist Christopher Schmitt in a celebration of the macabre just in time for Hallow’s Eve! Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet Suite memorializes innocence and youth, conflict and injustice, and ultimately the bittersweet embrace of death. Chopin’s four movement “Funeral March” Sonata highlights the poignancy of longing and despair in one of the most widely recognized tropes in all of classical music.

Program:

Chopin – Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor Op 35, “Funeral March”

Prokofiev - Excerpts from “Romeo and Juliet” Suite

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.

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Discounted parking after 6 pm at 2001 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.