War, Feminine: Women and the Great War
Our Centenary Celebration of the making of Greater Romania (1918-2018) continues with an evocation of the heroism and dedication of women on and behind the Western and Romanian fronts of the First World War. BBC journalist Kate Adie and professors Lucy Noakes (Essex University),
The Romanian Centenary Celebration: 'Music from the Great War'
As part of our special programme of events honouring the Centenary of the establishment of Greater Romania (1918-2018), our popular Enescu Concert Series looks back, through a succession of events, to 100 years of best Romanian music. We start the festive year with compositions
Vlad the Impaler Gets Opera Treatment at the Victoria & Albert Museum
We are thrilled to be joining forces with the team behind V&A’s illuminating 'Opera: Passion, Power & Politics' exhibition for a taste of a new opera, written by Romanian enfant terriblemusician Vlad Maistorovici. The fragments of this original new work,
'The Book of Whispers' Launches in London
As the Festive Season is about to begin, we invite you to a literary soiree centred upon one of the most amazing Romanian literary breakthroughs in recent memory. Politician turned author Varujan Vosganian talks about his overwhelming novel “The Book of Whispers”, recently
Learn Romanian at 1 Belgrave Square
Following two successful modules held in the autumn-winter of 2016 and spring 2017, our Romanian language course continues with more fun activities and language discoveries. Held at the welcoming premises of 1 Belgrave Square, the third module is aimed at those who have
Centennial Celebrations at the Cadogan Hall
As a celebration of Romania’s National Day and the Romanian Centenary and a tribute to towering pianist Dinu Lipatti, one of 20th century greatest performers who was born 100 years ago, The Romanian Cultural Institute joins forces with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Enescu and Poulenc on the Piccadilly
Join us at St. James’s Church Piccadilly for a recital full of verve presented by a duo made of violinist Ionel Manciu and pianist Kaoru Wada. The pairing of Enescu and Poulenc, two great modernist explorers, is a rare treat while Enescu’s ‘Impressions d’enfance’
Vladimir Jurowski: a Masterpiece Revealed
As a prelude to the much-anticipated LPO's 'Oedipe' at the Royal Festival Hall, we are proud to host a star-studded evening of music and conversation dedicated to the genius of George Enescu, with Maestro Vladimir Jurowski, Principal Conductor of the London
A Romanian Poetic Trio for Ledbury Festival
As the summer kicks in, three of Romania’s most exciting women poets – Ana Blandiana, Magda Cârneci and Svetlana Cârstean – join translator Viorica Pâtea for a special event curated by British author Fiona Sampson MBEat the prestigious Ledbury Poetry Festival, the
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
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
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