Tenor Anthony Kearns Concert

Kick-off to Spring Afternoon Concert with Internationally-acclaimed Tenor Anthony Kearns at the Perry Belmont House on March 3, 2019 at 3:30 p.m.

Co-hosted by Ambassadors of Czech Republic, Malta and Slovenia, and others, with Interior Designer Barry Dixon and TTR Sotheby’s International’s Will Thomas, former Fox5 Anchor, as Co-Emcees

Washington, D.C. – Sensational Spring afternoon concert with world-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns of The Irish Tenors in an exquisite historic setting and architectural gem — The Perry Belmont House — in Washington, D.C.

WHO:   Internationally-acclaimed tenor Anthony Kearns of PBS sensation, The Irish Tenors, as headliner, and Interior Designer Barry Dixon and former Fox5 Anchor Will Thomas, now of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, as co-Emcees.

Co-hosts include:

• His Excellency, Dr. Hynek Kmoníček, The Ambassador of Czech Republic to the United States, Ms. Indira Gumarova, spouse. 
• His Excellency, Stanislav Vidovič, The Ambassador of Slovenia to the United States, Ms. Ljiljana Vidovič, spouse 
• His Excellency, Keith Azzopardi, the Ambassador of Malta to the United States of America, Ms. Daoruang Pimpila, spouse.
• Others TBA.

The co-hosts of the March 3rd concert are also part of the 2018 International Fashion Show taking place at the Belmont Perry House and will offer insights about what to expect at the upcoming Runway extravaganza.

WHAT:  Ticketed concert and reception at the historic Perry Belmont House, co-hosted by the Ambassadors of Malta, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic; others TBA.

WHEN:  3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday, March 3, 2019.

Approx. Timeline:

3:30 p.m. – Doors open / Red Carpet arrivals

4:00 p.m. – Brief introductory remarks by Master of Ceremonies & other VIPs.

4:15 p.m. – Performance by Anthony Kearns, member of the double-platinum winning group, The Irish Tenors. Mr. Kearns will be accompanied by David George of Louisville, KY.

5:15 p.m. – Champagne Toast (complimentary glass of sparkling wine)

• Meet and Greet Opportunity with Mr. Kearns and Special Guests
• Self-guided tours of the beautiful Perry Belmont House — a registered historic site.

6:00 p.m. – Conclusion.

WHERE: The Perry Belmont House, 1618 New Hampshire Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

WHY: This intimate but high-profile afternoon of song and inspiration will include a performance by Mr. Kearns, considered to be Ireland’s foremost tenor as well as one of the most powerful vocal artists on the stage today. The March 3rd event will be a kick-off to Spring and a celebration of the Irish season with one of the famed trio of The Irish Tenors, who remain one of the most successful acts on PBS today.

Ticket Information:

Background:

Tenor Anthony Kearns

Anthony Kearns took the American television audience by storm in 1999 as the youngest member of The Irish Tenors with whom he has 12 CDs and five PBS specials. Their CDs have gone Gold, Platinum and Double Platinum. American critics hailed Kearns as perhaps the most likely of the three (Irish Tenors) to “achieve the level of tenor super stardom enjoyed by Pavarotti and a handful of other singers.” Anthony Kearns has a robust international solo career, frequently performs on television, at prominent charity benefits, in operas, and with the finest symphony orchestras in the world. Known for his vocal range, power, and versatility, his solo concert repertoire draws on the same music as the legendary John McCormack, and American favorite, Mario Lanza, as well as songs of his native Ireland, inspirational and patriotic songs from the American Songbook, and well-loved melodies to sing along to.

Interior Designer Barry Dixon

Inspired by acres of lush Virginia countryside, Barry Dixon is known for a distinct aesthetic that blends Western styles with global influences from a childhood spent abroad in India, Pakistan, Korea, New Caledonia and South Africa. With projects spanning the world, Dixon imagines interiors that infuse artifacts and antiques with present‐day motifs ‐ all preserving the history and personality of the home’s owners and their treasures.

Dixon’s work is featured in Barry Dixon Interiors and Farrow & Ball: The Art of Color, both by Brian Coleman (author) and Edward Addeo (photographer) and Barry Dixon Inspirations and Fortuny Interiors, both by Brian Coleman (author)  and Erik Kvalsvik (photographer). Dixon lives and works in his 1907 Edwardian estate, Elway Hall, located on 270 acres of farmland in the heart of Fauquier County, Virginia’s horse country. 

Former Fox5 Anchor Will Thomas – Now with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

Will Thomas is an Emmy-award winning, news anchor you may best know from his many years on Fox 5 Television in Washington. In 2016, he decided to leave the station and eventually joined TTR Sotheby’s International Realty representing clients in DC, Virginia and Maryland. After nearly 20 years as one of our region’s most trusted broadcast journalists, Will is now using his unique skill set and visibility to market homes. Every home has a story and he tells it with the same integrity and creativity he brought to his popular television reports. Real estate is a natural fit for Will as he has a long, successful history of buying, designing and selling properties across our area. Some of his homes have been featured in regional and national publications. Always a TTR Sotheby’s client, Will knows firsthand what it’s like to be the client and to leverage one of the world’s most recognized and respected luxury brands. 

The Perry Belmont House ™

The Perry Belmont House ™ is possibly the finest, intact example of a Beaux Arts style mansion in Washington, D.C. The exterior decoration is reminiscent of 15th and 16th century French château architecture, and its most prominent feature is the grand upper floor, capped with a copper-trimmed slate roof, accented with magnificent stone urns and finials. There simply is no grander space in Washington, D.C. to entertain. The history, architecture and priceless décor is unparalleled.

CONTACTS:

Mr. Lawrence J. von Weigel (Belmont Perry House): 202.667.4737

Ms. Kirsten Fedewa (Anthony Kearns): 202.365.6936