Savory Soiree: “Liberté chérie: A Bastille Day Celebration”

711 Princess Street,Alexandria VA 22314

17 July, 2021

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An exquisite socially-distanced dining experience complemented by live music Celebrate Bastille Day with fine food and a delectable musical program of French songs and opera ariasElizebeth Barnes, mezzo soprano Aurelien Eulert, pianoBonjour mon Coeur by Pauline Viardot L'absence by Pauline Viardot Nuit d'Etoiles by Claude Debussy Sanglots by Francis Poulenc La chanson bien douce by Ernest Chausson Cantique by Nadia Boulanger Chanson D'avril by Georges Bizet La lune blanche luit dans les bois Gabriel Fauré Le Colibri by Ernest Chausson Coeur sans amour from Cendrillon by Jules Massenet Air de Lia from L'enfant prodigue by Claude Debussy In collaboration with Seasons Culinary Services, served in the enchanting Secret Garden at the historic Rectory on Princess Street in Old Town Alexandria. MenuOpenerPommes DuchesseWhite Truffle Essence, Cured Free Range Yolk, Petite Mache & Micro Salade,Caper Crunch, Aioli, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette Champagne Pairings MainCast Iron King SalmonTrumpet Royale, Garden Thyme, Pommes Noisette, Yellow Pear Tomatoes, Beurre Rouge Fine French Wine Pairings Closer / DessertMille CrepesHazelnut, Cacao Crème Fraiche, Stone Fruit Marmalade, Champagne Sabayon and Coffee /Tea Service *Vegetarian options available upon request Tables will be socially distanced and appropriate precautions will be in place to protect the safety of guests, artists, and staff; surfaces will be disinfected between seatings and face masks required except when seated. Served at 4pm and 7pm, on Saturday, July 17. Rain date will be the following Sunday. Seating will begin 15 minutes before; service will begin promptly and there will be no late admission. Mezzo-Soprano Elizebeth Barnes, praised for “singing and acting with assurance, liveliness and wit,” is a third generation opera singer following in the footsteps of her paternal grandmother, and mother. Currently based in the Washington DC area, Ms. Barnes is an active performing artist in opera, new music, and choral ensembles. Ms. Barnes’ recent engagements include, participating in The Aspen Opera Center, where she covered Countess Charlotte Malcolm in A Little Night Music, and performed in multiple opera scenes and concerts. Ms. Barnes was featured in Fort Worth Opera’s Frontiers: New Work Showcase, where she sang the title role in a selection from Albert Nobbs. She was also an Apprentice Artist with Sarasota Opera, covering the role of Zweite Dame in Die Zauberflöte. Ms. Barnes has appeared with Hawaii Performing Arts Festival as Jo March in Little Women, where she had the opportunity to coach with composer Mark Adamo. While at Chicago Summer Opera she performed the title role in Dido and Aeneas, and performed Dorabella in Così fan tutte with Halifax Summer Opera Festival. Additionally, she has sung Prince Charmant in Cendrillon, Ruth in Pirates of Penzance, Peep-Bo in The Mikado, Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro and Suor Zelatrice in Suor Angelica. Ms. Barnes is an alumna of The Hartt School of Music, and received her Masters of Music from The Eastman School of Music. The methodology behind Seasons menu is creative cuisine with an interpretive play on classic flavors from each featured composer’s locality using the best local ingredients our region has to offer. “Music and food are two of the greatest forces of unity. In that spirit, we look forward to creating a meal to remember!” Classical Movements will take precautions to limit the risk as much as within our power and requests the cooperation of the guests in these preventative measures, so that we can again enjoy dinner and live music and support artists in our community. Please note: Seating will be provided, with chairs wiped down and disinfected between dinners. Tables will have at least six feet among them. Vegetarian or gluten free meals will be available upon request in advance. For special requests and wheelchair accessibility; please contact: [email protected] or call (202)390-4520. Tickets are non refundable. Classical Movements will provide more information about alternative forms of transportation to access The Rectory on Princess Street, 711 Princess St by email before the event. You can also go to https://www.alexandriava.gov/GOAlex for more information about available options. We encourage all patrons to park off-street through the provision of nearby garages or lots. Many parking garages and lots are located conveniently in the area. There is a parking garage at N. Alfred St Garage, 117 N. Alfred St, $5/hr ($25 daily max, $10 evening max) and a surface parking lot at Cameron/St Asaph Lot, 517 Cameron St, $2.50/hour ($10 daily max, $5 evening/weekend max). Visitors are encouraged to bike, walk or take the Metrorail Yellow or Blue lines to the King Street Station and take the free King Street Trolley, or DASH or Metro buses. For DASH schedule information visit, www.dashbus.com. For Metrobus schedule information, visit www.wmata.com. Bicyclists may visit www.alexandriava.gov/GOAlex for the City’s Bikeways Map, which features the City's best on-street and off-road bikeways, as well as locations of grouped bicycle parking. We discourage you from using the on-street parking. To ensure legal parking, read all posted signs before parking. Limited off-street private parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis at the following locations: Classical Movements, 711 Princess Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Fitness Together Alexandria’s main entrance, 300 N Washington Street building, Alexandria, VA 22314 Seasons Culinary Services, 715 Princess Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 About the Rectory Built in 1785 and the home of Classical Movements’ offices since 2014, the building formerly served as the rectory of the nearby historic Christ Church, once the church of George Washington. Since then, it has been owned by several distinguished Virginians and has been a commercial space since the 1960’s. Located in the heart of beautiful Old Town Alexandria at 711 Princess Street, the Rectory is minutes away from the shops and restaurants of bustling King Street and is easily accessible by bus and metro. Like and follow the Rectory on Facebook Like and follow Classical Movements on Facebook ABOUT CLASSICAL MOVEMENTS: Moving the Music, Changing the World The premier concert tour company for the world’s great orchestras and choirs, Classical Movements creates meaningful cultural experiences through music in 145 countries. An industry leader for over a quarter-century, Classical Movements organizes more than 60 tours every year, producing some 200 concerts every season. Producer of two international choral festivals—Ihlombe! in South Africa and Serenade! in Washington, D.C.—and the Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival, in addition, Classical Movements’ Eric Daniel Helms New Music Program has 97 works from Grammy, Oscar and Pulitzer Prize-winning composers. Winner of Americans for the Arts’ BCA10: Best Businesses Partnering with the Arts Award, since its founding in 1992, as a truly global company, Classical Movements remains committed to facilitating cultural diplomacy across the world—promoting peace through the medium of music.