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

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 a Steinway Artist and internationally acclaimed pianist, noted for his virtuosity and command of a broad repertoire. He made his debut at age seven in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, the year he won Moscow’s Glinka Competition. His formative training was at the Gnessin Moscow Special School for Music with Mikhail Khokhlov, followed by studies 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 under Pavlina Dokovska and is currently pursuing his DMA at The Hartt School with Jose Ramos Santana.

Rumyantsev has appeared at the Moscow Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, Covent Garden, the Mariinsky Theatre, New York City Center, The Kennedy Center, the Great Guild in Riga, Dzintari Concert Hall, the Bolshoi Theatre, and leading venues across China. Festival engagements include the Golden Mask Festival, the Bermuda Piano Festival, the International Keyboard Institute & Festival (IKIF), the Mannes Summer Piano Festival, and The Art of Piano Duo in Boston. Performances of Shostakovich and Stravinsky concertos led to collaborations with the Mariinsky Ballet under Valery Gergiev and Boris Gruzin. Recent projects include a 2024 recording of Sean Hickey’s Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind for solo piano—scheduled for release by Sono Luminus in early 2025—and a worldwide tour as solo artist with Twyla Tharp Dance for her Diamond Jubilee.

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.

Host or Publisher Daniel Zinn