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“Music makes you feel hungry for more of it. Literature should do the same thing.” – Toni Morrison
At The Hay-Adams, we embrace the power of the arts to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection. Our longtime Author Series was born of the legacy of John Hay and Henry Adams, whose homes stood where the hotel does today. The Hay and Adams households frequently hosted lively salons during the late 1800s, during Washington, DC’s gilded age.
Celebrating the Arts at The Hay-Adams now comprises not only the Author Series, but also our intimate, thoughtful Music Salons.
The Hay-Adams has strong traditions – and yet, it is without question a place where guests are invited to be themselves. Amidst the foundations of our legacy at the heart of the discussions and expression of our time, runs a thread of passion for expanding ourselves through the enjoyment of the arts.
Stravinsky and Bartok
The Language of Folk and Modernism
Monday, June 30, 2025
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Performance from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hay-Adams Room
On Monday, June 30, immerse yourself in the joy of contrasting concepts with PostClassical Music Ensemble. Music Director Ángel Gil-Ordóñez and a hand-selected group of musicians explore the realms between antiquity and modernity; intricacy and simplicity; passion and precision as they present "Stravinsky and Bartok: The Language of Folk and Modernism."
PostClassical Ensemble presents Netanel Draiblate, concertmaster; David Jones, principal clarinet; and Audrey Andrist, principal pianist. They will perform works for solo, duo and trio highlighting Bartok's unique combination of modern musical languages with the folk music of eastern Europe, concluding with Stravinsky's delightful trio version of A Soldier's Tale, with guest narration by William Cooke.
Evening in the Country for piano solo by Bartok
Romanian Folk Dances for violin and piano by Bartok
Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano by Bartok
Excerpts from The Soldier's Tale for violin, clarinet and piano by Stravinsky with narration by William Cooke