Festival Launch: Matěj Číp

About the Artist:

Matěj Číp performs with artistry on the cimbalom, a hammered dulcimer from Central and Eastern Europe. Hailing from a small village in the Czech Republic, he started studying cimbalom at the age of eight. After graduating from the Ostrava Conservatory, he went on to study as the first-ever cimbalom student at the university level in the US at Northern State University. He won first prize at the 2017 International Cimbalom Performing Arts Competition. In 2021, he continued his studies at the prestigious Central Conservatory in Beijing, China, facilitated by an invitation from the leading professor of the Chinese cimbalom yangqin, Liu Yuening. Furthermore, he presented the cimbalom at the Winter Olympics in Beijing in 2022. Presently, he is completing his studies on the cimbalom at Berklee College of Music. 

 

Samples of his music and additional information can be found at: https://www.cimbalomguy.com/

Admission is free.

 

Embassy Policy:

The Embassy of the Czech Republic disclaims and excludes any and all liability for any loss, injury, or damage, alleged to have been suffered by or as a result of or otherwise on its premises. No large bags are allowed. Small purses may be checked as you pass through security for entrance. RSVP confirmation and photo ID required.

 

Parking: Non-metered parking is available on Spring of Freedom Street and Tilden Street.

 

Closest Metro: The Embassy is about a 15-20 minute walk from the Van Ness Metro Station.