Latonia Moore, Soprano and Laura Ward, Piano in Concert
Latonia Moore, Soprano and Laura Ward, Piano in Concert
Sat, Sep 24, 8:00 PM
Spencerville Seventh-day Adventist Church • Silver Spring, MD
$25 - $100
Piano Concert: Tomáš Vísek
Date and time
Tomáš Víšek performs the works of composers Dvořák, Martinů, and Ježek in a special concert honoring Czech visionaries.
About this event
The Embassy of the Czech Republic will present a special concert featuring Czech pianist Tomáš Víšek performing the works of composers Dvořák, Martinů, and Ježek on December 15, 2021, at 6 pm.
The concert celebrates the lives of Czech President Václav Havel (10th anniversary of his passing), classical composer Antonín Dvořák (180th birth anniversary), and jazz composer Jaroslav Ježek (upcoming 80th anniversary of his passing).
The program includes Ježek's music for the Liberated Theatre such as Bugatti Step, Dance of the Marionette, and Isabel-Valse. Víšek will also perform Dvořák's Suite in A major, op. 98, Martinů's Polka in D, among others. Savor the works of these musical geniuses beautifully rendered on piano by the internationally-acclaimed artist.
Event details:
Date/Time: December 15, 2021, at 6 pm
Location: Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
RSVP required! | Admission is free.
About the pianist:
Tomáš Víšek (1957 ) studied piano at the Prague Conservatory under professors Valentina Kameníková and Zdeněk Kožina. He then went on to study at the Academy of Arts in Prague under professors Josef Páleníček and Zdeněk Jílek. In 2017, he obtained his Ph.D. at Charles University in Prague (dissertation "Attraction and Problems of the Antonín Dvořák´s Piano Works").
Víšek has received numerous awards for his piano performances. Most recently, he garnered1st prize at the video competition Golden Classical Music Awards(2021). In 2016, he won 1st prize at the International Master Competition for Music Teachers in Warsaw. He obtained 1st prize at the competition Music Without Limits in Lithuania (2015) and 1st prize at the competition Grand Prize Virtuoso. In 2013, he won 1st prize+CMF Prix at the Concours Musical de France in Paris. These are just a few of his many achievements on piano. For more information about the pianist, please visit: https://www.tomasvisek.cz/.
Embassy Policy:
By registering, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists by attending this event on the premises of the Embassy of the Czech Republic. You and any family members and guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and the Embassy of the Czech Republic or any of their diplomats, staff, contractors, affiliates, employees, agents, or volunteers liable for any illness, injury, or death. 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.
To enter, you must wear a mask and be vaccinated or present a negative covid test. At its discretion, the Embassy may take your temperature upon arrival. No large bags are allowed. Small purses may be checked as you pass through security for entrance. RSVP confirmation and photo ID required.