Music and Chocolate: Levíček and Carrascosa
Join us for an evening as part of Music & Chocolate: Tastes and Sounds of Europe, featuring Czech pianist Jiří Levíček and Spanish trumpeter Víctor Carrascosa in a special jazz performance with works by Ellington, Monk, Ježek, and more on December 12, 2024, at the Embassy of the Czech Republic. Enjoy a chocolate tasting with chocolates from the Czech Republic (Steiner & Kovarik), Slovenia (Leone), and Spain (Jolonch), adding a delicious touch to the evening’s musical journey. Don’t miss this unforgettable fusion of rich flavors and melodies that will delight your senses!
The evening is presented by the Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain and the Embassy of Slovenia.
Music & Chocolate: Tastes and Sounds of Europe is a series of events throughout the DC area presented by the European National Institutes for Culture, Washington, DC Cluster. Click here for more information and events related to this project.
Date/Time: December 12, 2024
5:45 pm – Doors Open
6:00 pm – Chocolate Tasting
6:30 pm – Concert
8:00 pm – Event Concludes
Location: Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Attire: Festive holiday attire!
RSVP required: https://musicandchocolate.eventbrite.com/
About the Artists:
Jiří Levíček is a distinguished pianist, composer, and educator, with expertise in both jazz and classical music. He holds degrees from prestigious institutions, including the University of North Texas and the Janáček Academy, and has taught at notable schools like New York University in Prague and HAMU. A winner of multiple international awards, Levíček's performance and compositional career spans across Europe, China, and South America, with major works such as Morana and Klapzubova jedenáctka.
Víctor Carrascosa (Barcelona 2003) is an emerging trumpet player based in the city of Barcelona where he has already accumulated a wide and rich career. His melodic sense and his intuitive sense of musical beauty are two of his most outstanding characteristics.
Check out the featured Chocolate Companies:
Czech Republic | Chocolates by Steiner and Kovarik
https://www.steinerkovarik.com/prague-chocolate
Slovenia | Chocolates by Leone
https://www.leonechocolate.com/?lang=en
Spain | Chocolates by Jolonch
https://www.xocolatajolonch.com/en
More Info about the Music and Chocolate Series: T he European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) Washington, DC Cluster presents the project Music and Chocolate: Tastes & Sounds of Europe from Nov. 20-Dec. 12, 2024. Like the many nuances of chocolate, music is bold, sweet, diverse, and surprising. Utilizing the sense of taste and sound, we bring an experience for the senses that highlights the rich, diverse and beautiful layers of European music. From classical to jazz and beyond, we pair inspiring melodies and happenings with a flair of chocolate.
Participating Countries: Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and Switzerland.
Participating Organizations: Alliance Française of Washington DC, Austrian Cultural Forum, Italian Cultural Institute, Embassy of the Czech Republic, Embassy of Poland, Embassy of Portugal, Embassy of Slovenia, Embassy of Spain, Embassy of Switzerland, and the Goethe-Institut Washington
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.
Parking: 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.