As an American musical organization, the RCAS stands in solidarity with Ukraine and its citizens at this time of human tragedy.
Friday, February 3rd @ 7:30pm
La Maison Francaise
4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC
The Zingaresca Trio presents a must-see evening of music! The ensemble interweaves classical Eastern European guitar heritage with the best traditions of the Romani and Jewish diaspora, thus blending the sophistication of classical music with the fiery vitality of folk musical expression.
Featuring baritone Anton Belov and guitarists Oleg Timofeyev and Vadim Kolpakov.
General Admission: $59
Admission includes the performance and a post-concert reception with wine, light hors d'oeuvres, and desserts.
Tuesday, April 4th @ 7:30pm
La Maison Francaise
4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Rachmaninov's birth! Join the RCAS as we pay tribute to the great composer and his marvelous contributions to the world of art song. This rapturous evening also features the composer's Trio élégiaque No. I in G minor.
Featuring tenor Fanyong Du, soprano Elizaveta Ulakhovich, and Vera Danchenko-Stern, piano.
General Admission: $59
Admission includes the performance and a post-concert reception with wine, light hors d'oeuvres, and desserts.
Thursday, May 25th @ 7:30 PM
La Maison Francaise
4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC
The young artists from the Washington National Opera's acclaimed Cafritz Young Artist program return for another spectacular collaboration with the RCAS!
Featuring art songs and arias by Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more!
Enjoy a spring evening with some of the most promising young singers from across the country!
General Admission: $59
Admission includes the performance and a post-concert reception with wine, light hors d'oeuvres, and desserts.
Oleg Timofeyev is a musicologist, guitarist, composer, and documentary film director. An authority on the Russian 7-string guitar tradition, he has recorded and released over twenty albums to critical acclaim worldwide. Learn More...
Anton Belov is a classically trained baritone who enjoys a diverse career spanning from opera to oratorio and song recital. His voice has been called “rich and mellifluous” by the New York Times. Learn More...
Vadim Kolpakov is one of the most renowned Roma 7-string guitarists in the world. He was a lead musician of the Theatre Romen in Moscow, where he performed as a guitarist, composer, vocalist, dancer and actor. Learn More...
In a stellar career which grows in magnitude with every role, soprano Jennifer Casey Cabot continues to perform extensively in opera and concert. Learn More...
Polish born mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wór is praised by music critics and fans alike for the rich color of her voice, vocal flexibility, and for complete devotion to both the music and the text at hand. Learn More...
VERA DANCHENKO-STERN is the RCAS' Founder & Artistic Director, an internationally acclaimed pianist, celebrated chamber player, and master teacher who has gained recognition as one of the foremost coaches and pianists in her field.
Matvei Sigalov is active on the East Coast music scene as one of the premier improvising violinists and guitarists. In recent years he also began building a resume as a producer/arranger. His musicality knows no stylistic boundaries. Learn More...
TIMUR, “the extravagantly transgressive tenor, dangerously seductive” (LA Times), is an Asian-American opera singer and performance artist based in Los Angeles. Learn more...
Matt Podd is a pianist, composer, arranger, and music director based in Brooklyn, NY. He specializes in jazz, gospel, pop, musical theatre, and choral accompaniment and has appeared with some of New York City's finest musicians...