Valentine Special: Chopin & Champagne

Chopin & Champagne

Vibe: Sentimental / NocturnalSuggested
Dress code: Cocktail Attire

• Moët & Chandon champagne reception (included with every ticket)
• 50 minute piano recital of Chopin's best known works interspersed with musical anecdotes and stories from the past

• Historic salon ambiance
• Complementary coat check

Join us for an evening of romantic music, fine champagne, and musical anecdotes. We’ve paired the timeless music of Frédéric Chopin—Parisian musical icon of the 19th century—with an equally timeless brand of champagne. Acclaimed pianist Vladimir Rumyantsev will perform a carefully curated selection of Chopin’s most famous pieces. ⁠The brief recital will be interspersed with amusing and revealing insights from the host, Daniel Zinn. There will be time at the end for audience questions and discussion

Vladimir Rumyantsev is an internationally acclaimed pianist, celebrated for his virtuosity and profound interpretations of the piano's vast repertoire. His talent emerged early, and at just seven years old, he made his debut at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory where he won Moscow's Glinka competition.

Rumyantsev received his foundational training at the Gnessin Moscow Special School for Music under Mikhail Khokhlov and later studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Sergey Dorensky, Alexander Bakhchiev, Elena Sorokina, Pavel Nersessian, and Nikolai Lugansky. He earned advanced degrees at the Mannes School of Music in New York under Pavlina Dokovska and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at The Hartt School under the mentorship of Jose Ramos Santana.

Rumyantsev has performed worldwide at such prestigious venues as the Moscow Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, Covent Garden, the Mariinsky Theatre, New York City Center, The Kennedy Center, the Great Guild in Riga, the Dzintari Concert Hall, and the Bolshoi Theatre, as well as major theaters across China. He has appeared in such renowned festivals as the Golden Mask Festival in Moscow, the Bermuda Piano Festival, The Art of Piano Duo in Boston, IKIF, and the Mannes Summer Piano Festival in New York.

His performances of Shostakovich and Stravinsky Concertos led to collaborations with the Mariinsky Ballet, under the batons of Valery Gergiev and Boris Gruzin. Rumyantsev’s performances have been revered by the press, with The New York Times describing his playing of Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations as “excellent,” and The Wall Street Journal noting his “potent” interpretation.

In 2024 he recorded Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Sean Hickey for solo piano, which was released in early 2025 by Sono Luminus. Praised by Gramophone for his “virtuosity always informed by awareness of resourcefulness and ambiguity,” Rumyantsev most recently toured the world as a solo artist with Twyla Tharp Dance for her Diamond Jubilee and is producing his own concerts of piano and dance alongside Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, Skylar Brandt.

Vladimir Rumyantsev is a Steinway Artist.

Moët & Chandon Brut has a rich history dating back to 1743, symbolizing luxury and celebration throughout the centuries. The same era that saw the rise of Romantic composers like Frédéric Chopin also witnessed champagne’s growing popularity among Europe’s elite, including in Paris, where Chopin spent much of his life. Just as Chopin’s music evokes elegance, depth, and emotion, Moët Brut represents a refined taste that has been enjoyed during life’s most special moments. Pairing this historic champagne with Chopin’s iconic works connects two legacies of European artistry and sophistication, enhancing the cultural and sensory experience of the concert.

Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) was a Polish composer and pianist, widely regarded as one of the greatest composers for piano. Known for his delicate touch and poetic expressiveness, Chopin’s works range from intimate nocturnes and waltzes to powerful polonaises and ballades. His music blends classical form with the folk melodies and dances of his homeland, creating a deeply personal and emotive style. Though he spent much of his life in Paris, Chopin’s heart remained tied to Poland, and his music continues to captivate audiences with its lyrical beauty and technical brilliance.

Daniel Zinn is a conductor and impresario based in Brooklyn, known for creating intimate, engaging concert experiences. With his Fort Greene Orchestra, Zinn blends classical music with striking visuals and relaxed, conversational formats, drawing remarkably young audiences. A violinist from Jerusalem, he studied under Maestro Aaron Rosand in New York. Now, through events like Chopin and Champagne, Zinn redefines the classical concert by presenting world-class music in ways that brings the audience closer to the art and its history.

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