Music

7 Feb 2013 - 7 Feb 2013

A Breathtaking Virtuoso within the Enescu Concerts Series

After a glorious conclusion of 2012, with the Gala Concert offered by famous mezzo-soprano Ruxandra Donose, the current season of the Enescu Concerts continues with a piano recital by impetuous young virtuoso Diana Ionescu. Programme:Ravel: Sonatine in F Sharp MinorEnescu: Pavanne and Sarabande from Suite, No

7 Jan 2013 - 7 Jan 2013

Iancu Dumitrescu and Ana Maria Avram @ Famous Cafe Oto

We are proud to support the third event in Cafe Oto's ongoing series co-curated by Stephen O'Malley and featuring maverick electro-acoustic composer Mats Lindström and new works by Romanian spectralist composers Iancu Dumitrescu and Ana-Maria Avram, performed

5 Dec 2012 - 5 Dec 2012

Live streaming: Gala recital with mezzo-soprano Ruxandra Donose on the National Day of Romania

We are thrilled to present the celebrated Romanian mezzo-soprano Ruxandra Donose, with an outstanding gala recital on the occasion of the National Day of Romania. The programme includes great operatic arias and songs by George Enescu and Nicolae Bretan.

27 Nov 2012 - 27 Nov 2012

At the Gates of the Orient: From Prince Dimitrie Cantemir to Anton Pann

We are now fully booked for the Gates of the Orient concert and are unable to receive further confirmations.   Many thanks to all of you who reserved a place and we look forward to seeing you on the 27th! The Romanian Cultural Institute and the Yunus Emre

15 Nov 2012 - 15 Nov 2012

The Sound of Transylvania at the London Jazz Festival 2012

We are delighted to present Romanian saxophonist/composer Nicolas Simion in his first appearance at the  London Jazz Festival.   Already known to the London audience for his spectacular UK debut at the Jazz Café in 2010, a project also organized by the Romanian

1 Nov 2012 - 1 Nov 2012

The Michelangelo Quartet promises a soirée of exquisite virtuosity at the Enescu Concert Series

In November, the critically acclaimed Michelangelo Quartet premieres at the Enescu Concert Series with a superb choice of Enescu, Cherubini, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven. Highly praised for the collective virtuosity and understanding of the great scores, as

23 Oct 2012 - 23 Oct 2012

Masterful Văcărescu – Tsunakawa Duo perform at the St Martin-in-the-Fields Lunchtime Series

Romanians are tuning their instruments in the musical temple of Trafalgar Square as the Duo Văcărescu - Tsunakawa resumes the succesful series of lunchtime concerts organised by the RCI in partnership with SMITF.  The programme includes works by Giuseppe

4 Oct 2012 - 4 Oct 2012

Charismatic pianist Alexandra Dăriescu opens the 2012/2013 Enescu Concert Series

After an astonishing last season concluded by renowned British Chilingirian String Quartet, young virtuoso Alexandra Dăriescu opens the 2012/2013 Enescu Concert Series, only a few weeks after her praised appearance at the Barbican Hall with Tchaikovsky

13 Jul 2012 - 13 Jul 2012

Another Romanian Virtuoso in recital at St Martin-in-the-Fields - Sergiu Tuhuţiu

Pianist Sergiu Tuhuţiu is the fourth young Romanian musician to appear within the famous lunchtime concerts at St Martin-in-the-Fields, in the very heart of London. Sergiu, who has distinguished himself as a versatile and accomplished performer all around Europe

29 Jun 2012 - 29 Jun 2012

Exuberant Mădălina Rusu tackles a great repertoire for St Martin-in-the-Fields

After a row of prodigal talent, the Romanian presence in the Pianist of the World Series continues as young yet accomplished Mădălina Rusu will visit some of the great piano scores of all time. The recital is part of the Pianists of the Word Series.      Programme: Falla

29 Jun 2012 - 29 Jun 2012

Sherban Lupu: A tribute to a great virtuoso

We are delighted to host the anniversary recital of acclaimed Romanian violinist and professor Sherban Lupu, distinguished member of the Enescu Society of London. The great virtuoso, who turns 60 at the end of June, will grace our stage together with Tom

7 Jun 2012 - 7 Jun 2012

The Chilingirian String Quartet concludes with brio the popular 2011-212 Enescu Series

The final recital of the 2011-2012 Enescu Concert Series features the reputed British string quartet Chilingirian that has recently added Enescu scores to their repertoire. Join us to discover Enescu's music as never heard before. Programme Haydn