Music

7 Jan 2014 - 7 Jan 2014

The Alluring Harmony of Piano Duos at St Martin-in-the-Fields

We greet the New Year with a recital celebrating the beauty and richness of piano duos, in the company of Ruxandra Humă and Ana-Maria Andriţoiu. The musicians will delight the audience with a fresh and original interpretation of works signed by two great

12 Dec 2013 - 12 Dec 2013

Inspired by... Britten. Mercury Quartet Revisits the Great Composer's Work

The series of musical events organised by RCI London continues with a concert that celebrates, in an ingenious manner, the personality and the work of the great composer, pianist and conductor Benjamin Britten, 100 years after his birth. Four rising stars of UK's contemporary

10 Dec 2013 - 10 Dec 2013

A Musical Winter in Trafalgar Square

Young talent hits the stage at St Martin-in-the-Fields for a special concert performed by some of the most talented emerging musicians in London. The ensemble comprising Radu Ropotan - violin, Ioana Forna - violin, George White - viola, Raphael Lang - cello and Alexandra

5 Dec 2013 - 5 Dec 2013

Opera Star Anita Hartig Sings in London for The National Day of Romania

We are delighted to present Romanian soprano Anita Hartig, Wiener Staatsoper star, in a Gala Recital for the National Day of Romania. The concert programme includes timeless works by George Enescu, Richard Strauss, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alfredo Catalani, Giaccomo Puccini

7 Nov 2013 - 7 Nov 2013

Nostalgic Vibes in the Enescu Concerts Series

Romanian-trained Albanian violinist Alda Dizdari, praised for her suave interpretations, makes her debut in the Enescu Concerts Series with a recital full of melancholic fervour, which brings to life the enchanting harmonies of La Belle Epoque. Alda will be accompanied by

20 Oct 2013 - 20 Oct 2013

Renowned Chilingirian Quartet and special guests perform Enescu’s magnificent String Octet at Southbank Centre

The Romanian Cultural Institute and The London Chamber Music Society are proud to present George Enescu's magnificent String Octet within the 2013-2014 Classical Season at Southbank Centre, the Purcell Room. Alongside Enescu's masterpiece, the programme features

3 Oct 2013 - 3 Oct 2013

Inspiration and Improvisation: a Piano Extravaganza in Celebration of the great conductor and composer Constantin Silvestri

The Romanian Cultural Institute is proud to open its 2013-2014 season of the Enescu Concerts Series with a piano extravaganza celebrating the genius of Constantin Silvestri at 100 years since his birth.   The concert is presented by renowned pianists Anda Anastasescu and

27 Sep 2013 - 27 Sep 2013

Romanian Mihai Ritivoiu is September’s “Pianist of the World” at St. Martin-in-the-Fields

We're back in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' most popular concert series, Pianist of the World, with a recital offered by indefatigable and talented musician Mihai Ritivoiu. The programme includes pieces by revered Romanian composer George Enescu and by the great Maurice

22 Sep 2013 - 22 Sep 2013

Bălănescu Quartet Pays Tribute to Maria Tănase, the Ultimate Diva of Romanian Stage

The Romanian Cultural Institute celebrates legendary singer Maria Tănase (1913-1963) with Maria T, a touching musical homage composed by Romanian-born composer Alexander Bălănescu and performed by his quartet with a visual echo by Klaus Obermaier. Inspired by the most

13 Sep 2013 - 15 Sep 2013

The Hymns of Mystical Byzantium in London and Leeds

The Romanian Cultural Institute is proud to invite you on a musical journey to mysterious Byzantium in the company of acclaimed men's choir Saint Demetrius. The Craiova-based group promises a rare musical experience featuring grave, ravishing tonalities of the Orthodox

14 Sep 2013 - 14 Sep 2013

The Little Prince: A Musical Story Told by Thierry Huillet and Clara Cernat

One of European musical scene's most endearing and charismatic couple, French composer and pianist Thierry Huillet and acclaimed Romanian violinist Clara Cernat, will take us to a vivid musical illustration of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's classic story, The Little

20 Aug 2013 - 20 Aug 2013

Summer Ethereal Arpeggios at St Martin-in-the-Fields

The popular Romanian Cultural Institute Series at St. Martin-in-the-Fields is welcoming acclaimed harpist Paula Popa, who is join by violinist Florica Grigoraş in a rare treat of ethereal scores. The duo will perform timeless works by Ciprian Porumbescu, Luigi Maurizio Tedeschi, Pablo