Russian Chamber Art Society

The Russian Chamber Art Society (The RCAS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting Russian vocal chamber music to the public and providing educational opportunities for the study of Russian Lyric Diction. Founded in 2005 by pianist Vera Danchenko-Stern, The Russian Chamber Art Society is Washington DC’s premiere presenter of Russian vocal chamber music. While interest in Russian operas has increased in America over the last several decades, Russian romances (art songs) are largely absent from the concert halls. This repertoire is unique and prolific. It encompasses music by the most famous Russian composers from the 19th century to present day, from Glinka and Tchaikovsky to Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and Gavrilin, also including lyrics by the most beloved Russian poets, from Pushkin to Pasternak.