King Michael I of Romania - 100 years since his birth (talk, photo exhibition & concert)
To mark 100 years since the birth of Michael I of Romania (1921-2017), the Romanian Cultural Institute in London is hosting an homage event dedicated to King Michael's extraordinary personality and legacy. On 10 May, celebrating the Royalty Day in Romania, HE Andrew
Olivier Award Winner Francesca Velicu Dances on Paul Constantinescu's Masterpiece
Francesca Velicu, First Artist of the English National Ballet, graced us with her presence in 1 Belgrave Square and performed Toccata, choreographed by Nancy Osbaldeston. RCI’s Brâncuși Gallery welcomed the award-winning Romanian ballerina performing a short piece on
Pianist Daria Tudor & cellist Constantin Borodin (IMO Duo) mark Enescu’s birthday with spectacular recitalIMO Duo) mark Enescu’s birthday with spectacular recital
An exceptional recital celebrating George Enescu, whom cellist Pablo Casals described as “the greatest musical phenomenon since Mozart”, will take place on 19 August, the composer’s birthday. The concert was given by IMO Duo - pianist Daria Tudorand cellist Constantin
Jazz Festivals & Presenters: What's Next?
In the fourth and last episode of our online conversation series about jazz, we will be joined by Pelin Opcin, EFG London Jazz Festival Director, Nadin Deventer, Artistic Director of JazzFest Berlin, Patricia Jochheim, Jazz Programmer at Opderschmelz Art Centre - Dudelange
Illustrious Virtuosos Remus Azoiței and Eduard Stan in the 'Enescu Concerts' Series
This year's first concert in the 'Enescu Concerts' series offers an exceptional encounter with two brilliant Romanian musicians, Remus Azoiței (violin) and Eduard Stan (piano), the supreme experts in George Enescu's chamber work. With a programme that
'Testimonies in Practice: Working with Stories of the Self and Others': Exhibition and Workshops with Carmen-Francesca Banciu
Thirty years ago, the communist regimes in the countries behind the Iron Curtain lost their grip on power. One by one, the monolithic structures of control and oppression succumbed, the freed citizens vacillating between disbelief and immense joy. When in December 1989,
The Striking Artwork of Radu Oreian, on Show for London’s Frieze Week
Following his successful 2017 exhibition in Marseille, accomplished Romanian artist Radu Oreian arrives on Britain’s thriving art scene in two special events celebrating his first solo show in London, entitled 'Microscripts and Melted Matters'. Open at Fitzrovia’s
Mihaela Drăgan's 'Roma Futurism': from the Royal Court to Belgravia
This July, we are proud to continue our collaboration with the Royal Court Theatre and celebrate Romanian actress and playwright Mihaela Drăgan, selected by the prestigious organisation for their 2019 Summer Residency programme. At 1 Belgrave Square, together with British
'Everybody in Our Family' + Q&A with Șerban Pavlu at the Romanian Cinematheque
We are pleased to celebrate the world premiere release on Blu-ray of Radu Jude’s ‘Everybody in Our Family’, with a special screening in the presence of lead actor Șerban Pavlu. The event is part of our Romanian Cinematheque programme and is organised in partnership
Pianist Andrei Licareț in the Enescu Concerts Series
Our guest musician in this month’s ever-popular “Enescu Concerts” Series is charismatic pianistAndrei Licareț, whose “rich artistic maturity and depth go beyond the boundaries of a simple ability” (L'Unione Sarda). With a programme of beloved works spanning
Hailing the Female Gaze: A Focus on Women Directors at the Romanian Cinematheque
This spring, the Romanian Cinematheque continues with a season of screenings that celebrate female creativity. Six original women directors - Anca Damian, Monica Lăzurean-Gorgan, Ivana Mladenovic, Adina Pintilie, Iulia Ruginăand IoanaUricaru- and their applauded films
Astonishing Pianist Luiza Borac, Back in London for Two Unmissable Recitals
Internationally acclaimed Luiza Borac, a pianist of “subtle but absolute mastery” (BBC Music Magazine), returns to the British capital for a series of musical treats dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Clara Schumann's birth. The two recitals will take the audience