Music

4 Jun 2020

The George Enescu Series' Wall of Goodwill Concert - a special tribute to the Romanian firstline workers in the UK

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London and the Romanian Embassy in the UK invite you to a special celebration of the extraordinary contribution of the Romanian community in the UK in the fight against the pandemic. The special concert on Thursday 4 June featuring violist

28 May 2020

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

5 Mar 2020

Enescu Series: Harp, Violin and Piano Concert with Clara Garde and Marie-Bénédicte Cohu

Our popular “Enescu Concerts” Series continues in March with a gala recital by violinist and harpist Clara Garde, together with pianist Marie-Bénédicte Cohu. The two are renowned for ”their natural playing, their beautiful sound and their technical mastery” (Les

28 Feb 2020

Poetry and Belief: London Philharmonic Orchestra plays Enescu’s Symphony No 1

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London is very proud to partner with the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the 2020 Vision series. The concert 2005: Poetry and Belief will bring together symphonies by Beethoven, Enescu and Penderecki - a sublime retelling of some of classical

21 Feb 2020

Madalina Paval Band: Album Launch and Concert

Join us for an evening with Madalina Paval, a rising star of fusion folk music whose distinctive style combines traditional Romanian tunes with modern influences. Madalina will perform songs from her new album ‘Oamenii se fac dor / People turn into longing’ together

29 Jan 2020 - 21 Feb 2020

International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust 2020: Exhibition & Concert

The Embassy of Romania in the United Kingdom and the Romanian Cultural Institute in London in partnership with B'nai B'rith UK are marking the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust with an event of remembrance and reflexion.

6 Feb 2020

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

27 Jan 2020

Pianist Botond Szocs will host a series of marathon concerts in the UK

We welcome back young pianist Botond Szöcs for a lunchtime recital in the Romanian Cultural Institute’s series at St Martin-in-the-Fields. The programme, which includes Chopin’s integral set of piano works alongside Ciprian Porumbescu’s Ballade, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser

6 Dec 2019

'EUROPALIA Romania' in London: Alex Simu Quintet

Clarinettist Alex Simu creates atmospheric music from his vision of Bucharest. Folk sounds, Ottoman influence, allusions to 'Little Paris' (as interbellum Bucharest was known), war, communism and modern life go into the mix, blended in the idiom of jazz. An award-winning

5 Dec 2019

Soprano Ana Bacanu in a Gala Recital for the National Day of Romania

The December concert of the Enescu Series, dedicated to the National Day of Romania, is a truly unique opportunity for our distinguished audience to listen to outstanding opera singers in the elegant concert hall at 1 Belgrave Square. In 2019, we are proud to present the

2 Dec 2019

Pianist Gabriel Gîţan at St Martin-in-the-Fields

We continue to bring young Romanian musicians to your attention, with the generous support of St Martin-in-the-Fields, the name which so warmly resonates with classical music enthusiasts for its concerts held in the glorious surroundings of Trafalgar Square. Meticulously

22 Nov 2019

'EUROPALIA Romania in London': Maria Răducanu Quintet

The most distinctive Romanian jazz voice, Maria Răducanubrings a free spirit to some of the most moving songs from around the world. A self-taught ethno jazz singer Maria Răducanu makes music that is deeply emotional and universally touching. Noted for her impressive vocal