Timur: Songs of Love & Satire
Timur: Songs of Love & Satire is a passionate, humorous concert in the Russian Chamber Art Society’s 20th Anniversary Season. Kazakh-American opera singer Timur draws on the Soviet songs of his childhood to explore the connections among identity, politics, and history, blending theatrical vocals, musical artistry, wit, love, and satire. He performs with pianist Matt Podd and violinist Yvette Cornelia Holzwarth. Admission also includes a post-concert reception with wine, light hors d’oeuvres, and desserts.
When: Friday, October 9, 2026
Showtimes: The performance runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and close promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $70. Reservations are required through Eventbrite.
Performers: Timur, vocals; Matt Podd, piano; Yvette Cornelia Holzwarth, violin
Venue: La Maison Française, Embassy of France in the United States, 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007
Organizer: The Russian Chamber Art Society
Reception: Admission includes a post-concert reception featuring wine, light hors d’oeuvres, and desserts.
Entry requirements: Every attendee must have a ticket registered in their own name and a government-issued photo ID matching the ticket reservation. Guests must present their Eventbrite ticket, either printed or on a phone. No one will be admitted without both a reservation and official identification.
Security: All guests undergo security screening. Umbrellas, large bags, backpacks, animals, liquids and food, blunt objects, helmets, and other items considered dangerous by Embassy security are prohibited and may be confiscated. Guests should arrive on time and allow extra time for screening.
Parking: There is no on-site parking. Metered parking is available on Reservoir Road for $2.30 per hour, with a four-hour maximum until 10:00 p.m. Garage parking is available at Georgetown MedStar Health via Entrance #2 at 2800 Reservoir Road NW, at approximately $25 for up to three hours.
Photography: By registering, attendees consent to being photographed or recorded and authorize the organizers to use their image and likeness for promotional and archival purposes.