We are also delighted to welcome a representative of Petrof pianos, who will offer brief remarks during the program. Savor the season with exceptional musicianship and beautiful Czech music.

EVENT DETAILS
Date/Time: December 16, at 6 pm

Location: Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW Washington, DC 20008

Admission: Free

Registration required: https://Czechpiano.eventbrite.com

PROGRAM
Antonín Dvořák — Legends, Op. 59 (Selections for piano four hands) Pianists: Nolan Alexander Ancil & Mary Voutsas
Bedřich Smetana — Vltava (The Moldau), JB 1:112/2 Pianists: Mary Voutsas & Misha Tumanov
Czech Christmas A collection of beloved Czech carols arranged for piano solo by Jeníček/Voutsas
Sergei Rachmaninoff — Two Pieces for Pianoforte Six Hands • Romance • Waltz Pianists: Nolan Alexander Ancil, Mary Voutsas & Misha Tumanov

FEATURED PIANISTS
Nolan Alexander Ancil Praised for his “clarity” and “singing tone,” pianist Nolan Alexander Ancil has performed nationally and internationally, including appearances in South Korea, Italy, and a global simulcast in Spain. A winner of the 2021 University of Louisville Concerto Competition, he has performed with the UofL Symphony Orchestra and participated in the Orfeo Summer Music Festival and the Festival Internacional de Música de Tecla Española. He is currently a doctoral candidate in piano performance at the Catholic University of America under Dr. Ivo Kaltchev.

Misha Tumanov
Born in Ukraine and raised musically in Costa Rica, Dr. Misha Tumanov is a performer and educator whose career spans North and Central America. He has been a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica, and the Ball State Symphony Orchestra. A specialist in early 20th-century Soviet avant-garde repertoire, Dr. Tumanov teaches at George Mason University’s Mason Arts Academy and has released two solo CDs featuring works by Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Feinberg, and Deshevov.

Mary-Victoria Voutsas
Mary-Victoria Voutsas has performed at major venues including the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage and Terrace Theatre, and has collaborated with ensembles such as the Peabody Chamber Orchestra and members of the National Symphony Orchestra. She recently served as pianist for the 75th NATO Summit celebration and completed a 10-week artist residency with the World Bank. Voutsas holds a DMA with a focus on 20th-century and modern Hellenic music, is a Bronze Medalist of the 2023 Carles & Sofia International Piano Competition, and performs with the award-winning Salon Trio. She is a visiting teaching artist-in-residence with Wolf Trap, a collaborative pianist at Virginia Commonwealth University, and pianist in residence at the National Church.

Embassy Policy: The Embassy of the Czech Republic disclaims and excludes any and all liability for any loss, injury, or damage, alleged to have been suffered by or as a result of or otherwise on its premises. No large bags are allowed. Small purses may be checked as you pass through security for entrance. RSVP confirmation and photo ID required. No pets allowed.

Parking: Limited non-metered parking is available on Spring of Freedom Street and Tilden Street.

Closest Metro: The Embassy is about a 15-20 minute walk from the Van Ness Metro Station.