Music

1 May 2017 - 1 May 2017

George Todică in recital at St Martin-in-the-Fields

Pianist George Todică, a young performer of impressive ability, debuts in the Romanian series at St Martin-in-the-Fields with a programme full of youthful bravado. The recital features works by Scarlatti, Chopin, Rachmaninov and Enescu. George Todică started playing the

29 Apr 2017 - 29 Apr 2017

The UK Premiere of Enescu’s Symphony No. 4 in E minor - Completed by Pascal Bentoiu

An event part of 'Pascal Bentoiu: A London Homage', our celebratory, one-month programme revolving around the fascinating personality of legendary composer, musicologist and educator. The series of events recalls the genius of Pascal Bentoiu, who passed away at

21 Apr 2017 - 21 Apr 2017

Teodor Ilincăi, the Royal Opera Star, in Recital at 1 Belgrave Square

Our ground-breaking partnership with The Royal Opera House continues with an event dedicated to Romanian tenor Teodor Ilincăi who stars as Pinkerton in the Covent Garden’s delightful 'Madama Butterfly'. The evening, chaired by The Royal Opera’s Head Staff

7 Apr 2017 - 7 Apr 2017

Pascal Bentoiu: a London Homage

Revolving around the fascinating personality of legendary composer, musicologist and educator, this celebratory, one-month programme recalls the genius of Pascal Bentoiu, who passed away at the age of 88 last year, through two concerts complemented by an exhibition and a

9 Mar 2017 - 20 Mar 2017

A British Itinerary of Places and Scores

Award winning cellist Răzvan Suma and charismatic pianist Rebeca Omordia join forces for a sensational musical and geographical journey which takes them in several of Britain's cities and into the timeless tones of Edward Elgar, Ian Venables and John Ireland. The

2 Feb 2017 - 2 Mar 2017

Alexandru Tomescu and Angela Drăghicescu to Open Our 2017 Enescu Concerts Series

We regret to inform you that this event has been cancelled due to the demonstrations that will take place in front of our building between 6-9 pm. The date of the next concert will be announced soon. We are sorry for any inconvenience. The 2017 programme of our beloved Enescu

15 Dec 2016 - 15 Dec 2016

RCI Tops 2016 with the Most Beautiful Carols in the World

The effervescent 2016 at the Romanian Cultural Institute comes to an end with a sing-a-long concert of the world's most uplifting carols, performed by the incomparable Oana Cătălina Chiţu, one of Romania's most celebrated voices, accompanied by Moldovan cimbalom

2 Dec 2016 - 2 Dec 2016

Glorious Valentina Naforniţa in Gala Recital for the National Day of Romania

One of the most celebrated voices of contemporary opera, the Wiener Staatsoper star Valentina Naforniţa, winner of the 2011 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition, graces our Belgravian musical stage with a gala recital honouring the National Day of Romania. The

17 Nov 2016 - 17 Nov 2016

The Supremos of Moldovan Beat at London Jazz Festival

Fusing Romanian folk music and sophisticated, grooving scores, Moldovan band Trigon's sparky tunes appeal to both jazz aficionados and music lovers in general. The band was created in 1992 and is led by Anatol Ştefăneț, whose earthy vibe, perfectly complementing

2 Nov 2016 - 3 Nov 2016

Effervescent Pianist Raluca Stirbat on London Tour

Amazing pianist and indefatigable cultural campaigner Raluca Stirbat, an outstanding musician hailed for her dark sensuality, returns to our 'Enescu Concerts' Series with a programme that showcases her exceptional assurance and technical bravura. Described by

10 Oct 2016 - 10 Oct 2016

Award-Winning Jazz Master Sorin Zlat in Concert at Kings Place

Romanian jazz pianist, classical clarinettist, composer, and arranger Sorin Zlat and his quartet will feature original jazz compositions inspired by the French poets Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine, and by the Chas & Goodall Playing Card Factory, a centre for technical

6 Oct 2016 - 6 Oct 2016

Acclaimed Virtuosos Remus Azoiței and Eduard Stan in the 'Enescu Concerts' Series

The Romanian Cultural Institute resumes its most popular 'Enescu Concerts' Series with a spectacular recital offered by violinist Remus Azoiţei and pianist Eduard Stan, the supreme experts in George Enescu's chamber work. With a programme that highlights