Events

8 Dec 2013 - 8 Dec 2013

Great Thespian Oana Pellea in Jean Cocteau’s "The Human Voice"

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London ends this year's hugely successful series Tales Told in Romanian with another exquisite production: Oana Pellea in the touching one-woman show The Human Voice, directed by legendary director and professor Sanda Manu, in a collaboration

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

13 Oct 2013 - 2 Dec 2013

Romanians Against Gravity: Aurel Vlaicu, Flight Daredevil

Join us in the celebration of one of the world's most enigmatic and daring pioneers of flight, Aurel Vlaicu. A mechanical genius raised from humble origins to international fame and an aviator of reckless courage, Vlaicu was an important figure of the 20th century

27 Nov 2013 - 1 Dec 2013

Technology Wizards Create Electronic Fauna

The latest Romanian robotic inventions will feature, for the first time, in the Robot Safari EU festival, a showcase of scientific imagination, which will take place at one of London's landmark cultural scenes, the Science Museum. The creators of the three Romanian

1 Dec 2013 - 1 Dec 2013

The First Ever Romanian Feature Film, "The War for Independence", in Barbican's Silent Film Series

Right on the National Day of Romania, we celebrate the birth of our cinema with an exceptional screening of the first full length feature, The War for Independence (Independenţa României, 1912) presented in the Barbican Cinema's Silent Film series. Depicting the

23 Nov 2013 - 23 Nov 2013

"Trajan 1900". British-Romanian Panel Discusses the Avatars of the Most Famous Column

Dr Ernest Oberlander-Târnoveanu, Director of Romania's National History Museum, joins Geoffrey Marsh, Director of Theatre and Performance at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), to discuss the story of Trajan's Column in Rome and of its impressive casts

14 Nov 2013 - 23 Nov 2013

Dance, London's New "Currency"

Romanian artists Florin Flueraş and Alina Popa take part inCurrency, London's newest dance festival, a common initiative of The Place, Crying Out Loud, EUNIC London and EU Commission Representation in London. Expect shows that defy convention and studio collaborations

21 Nov 2013 - 21 Nov 2013

"Trajan 1900". British Star Richard Johnson Introduces Mircea Drăgan's Film "The Column" at the Romanian Cinematheque

In Romanian with English subtitles. Columna (The Column), a grand cinematic chronicle presenting one of the most consequential moments in European history, screens at the Romanian Cinemateque in the presence of its leading star Richard Johnson. The screening is part of Trajan

20 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013

EUNIC London Annual Conference: Europe – Why Bother? Artists and Intellectuals Respond to Europe

We are delighted to host the 4th edition of one of EUNIC London's flagship programmes, the annual conference of international cultural cooperation and cultural diplomacy. The event will bring together some great European names in the arts, academia and public affairs

11 Nov 2013 - 11 Nov 2013

Special Screening: "Wild Carpathia" III

The third and last episode in the popular Wild Carpathia series takes us to Northern Romania and the Maramureş - one of the most picturesque regions in The Carpathians. Presenter Charlie Ottley and his companions also explore the scenic views of Moldova and Bucovina, where

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

21 Oct 2013 - 21 Oct 2013

Inside Romanianness

Alex Drace-Francis and Ruxandra Trandafoiu, the authors of the newest Western incursions into our national soul - The Traditions of Invention. Romanian Social and Ethnic Stereotypes in Historical Context (Brill Publishers, 2013) and, respectively, Diaspora Online. Identity