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14Sep24 Sat 7:30p Music of Central Europe: Matyas Novak / Czech Virtuoso Pianist; and Light POTLUCK dinner buffet 83/34
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14Sep24 Sat 7:30p Music of Central Europe: Matyas Novak / Czech Virtuoso Pianist; and Light POTLUCK dinner buffet 83/34

Wood Acres near Glen Echo Park

Sat, September 14, 2024 7:30 PM, EDT

Pay the musicians
Capacity
26 of 30 tickets still available
Drinking policy
Bring your own drinks
Pets
Cats live here
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair Accessible

This is a groupmuse

A live concert in a living room, backyard, or another intimate space. They're casual and friendly, hosted by community members.

Host

Richard W.

7:30pm Saturday September 14, 2024: expecting 12 to 16 attendees as of 09/12.

Matyas Novak coming to the USA from Europe (Czech Republic) in September, 2024, to perform at The National Gallery of Art and here at SOLOX. Music begins at 8pm. Use coupon code 570B54 for $5 DISCOUNT. Matyas really likes performing through Groupmuse (NYC & Philly). Matyáš Novák has made a name for himself as one of the most promising pianists of his time through his extraordinary harmonic expression, vast repertoire and unique way of key-stroking.

Matyáš Novák was born in Hradec Králové, the Czech Republic. He began studying piano and violin at the age of five. Matyáš graduated from the Imola International Piano Academy in 2022 where he studied with Boris Petrushansky. He previously studied at Pardubice Conservatoire in the Czech Republic under Jitka Fowler Fraňková. Currently, Matyáš is attending the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, specifically the class conducted by prof. Ivan Klánský.

https://www.matyasnovak.eu/en/ & bull bio: https://www.matyasnovak.eu/en/zivotopis/

Light PotLuck Dinner Buffet. Host will provide two hot hors d'oeuvres & punch for potluck reception during intermission & beginning, when doors open. Guests are welcome to bring food and wine to share as well; if considering a sweet, think about fruit instead of processed sugar. Music begins at 30 minutes after doors open, please be on time, 2 sets with 1 short intermission, rarely one longer set. Guests most welcome and encouraged to bring dish/drink to share/potluck, please consider bringing wine if you use it. Stemware/Ice Buckets/Filtered Water Provided.

Advance payment REQUESTED (pay thru GroupMuse $25 or the PayPal Link, Use coupon code 570B54 for $5 DISCOUNT). NO CASH at EVENT--illegal in MD; -or- PayMe mLink $21 including PayPal fee, advance only, artist receives $20. All guests will be seated in Music Room. Accessibility note: 3 steps walkway to entry hall, 30 inch doors inside. This is the 83rd SOLOX concert at the Red Lantern at Milo, since 2010, and the 34th with GroupMuse participation.

Your safety is paramount: covid vaccinated/booster guests preferred, or PCR tested (honor system). Please consider the newly released Flu and KP2 covid vaccines.

Venue not suitable for young children, teenagers welcome with parent or responsible guardian.

What's the music?

Matyas Novak (he/him)

J. L. Dussek: Sonata Op. 61 “Élégie harmonique”

J. Suk: Song of Love Op. 7, No. 1

L. Janáček: Sonata 1. X. 1905

Intermission

A. Dvořák: Poetic Tone Pictures, Op. 85

  1. Twilight Way
  2. Toying
  3. In the Old Castle
  4. Spring Song
  5. Peasants´ Ballad
  6. Reverie
  7. Furiant (Folk Dance)
  8. Goblins´ Dance
  9. Serenade
  10. Bacchanalia
  11. Tittle-tattle
  12. At a Hero´s Grave
  13. On the Holy Mount

Location

Exact address sent to approved attendees via email.

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Attendees

Erika B.
Rosanne G.
Marilyn Wong G.
Hai N.