Events

26 May 2012 - 26 May 2012

Alexandra Dăriescu premiers Lipatti’s “Concertino” with the Orchestra of St Paul's

Alexandra Dăriescu, the exceptionally talented and accomplished young pianist, joins the Orchestra of Saint Paul's at LSO St Luke's with a programme of classical and Romanian timeless pieces: Beethoven's Emperor concerto,  the charming Concertino

25 May 2012 - 25 May 2012

Enescu presented at the Newbury Festival by the Văcărescu – Tsunakawa Duo

Horia Văcărescu and Chiho Tsunakawa will perform an uplifting programme at the Newbury Festival,  which includes masterpieces by Brahms, Debussy, Enescu, Schubert and de Falla. The violin-piano duo was formed at the beginning of 2010, while the two

17 May 2012 - 19 May 2012

Glorious new sound with dazzling pianist Lucian Ban and legendary violist Mat Maneri

Deco Heart, the musical pairing featuring Lucian Ban and Mat Maneri, will perform three exclusive UK shows ahead of the autumn release of their self-titled album. Working at the edge of jazz, contemporary classical and downtown NY improve, the duo present a set

18 Apr 2012 - 18 May 2012

Fairytale Images and Books

Opening: Wednesday 18 April, 6. 30 - 9. 30pm Join us for celebrating Romania's presence at the London Book Fair, with a special exhibition of book illustrations created by the Romanian Illustrators' Club, which reaches its 7-year anniversary since they

18 May 2012 - 18 May 2012

If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle enters UK cinemas

Gala screening and UK release of Florin Serban's If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle at the Curzon Renoir Cinema on 18 May. The film got great critical acclaim upon it's release in 2010, being nominated for the Golden Bear at the 60th Berlin International

16 May 2012 - 16 May 2012

Poet and broadcaster Robert Şerban debuts in London at the British Library

Chaired by BBC journalist Rosie Goldsmith We are delighted to present  Romanian poet Robert Şerban at the prestigious European Literature Night - an international reading marathon for all lovers of literature, held simultaneously in 20 capital cities across

10 May 2012 - 10 May 2012

Unsettling "Red Gloves" at the Romanian Cinematheque

Don't miss Radu Gabrea's latest feature Red Gloves (2010), a poignant story about a young man crushed by the repressive Communist regime.   Adapted from the Romanian-German writer Eginald Schlattner's autobiographical novel, the film dares

9 May 2012 - 9 May 2012

Special screening and DVD launch of Tuesday, After Christmas

A great opportunity to meet director Radu Muntean We are delighted to announce a special screening for the DVD launch of Tuesday, After Christmas, released in the UK by Second Run DVD. The event will be followed by a Q&A session with director Radu Muntean,

5 Apr 2012 - 4 May 2012

A Regale of Youth and Musical Excellence

In April, youth reigns at Enescu Concerts Series. Join us in a celebration of virtuosity and dedication as outstanding young Romanian and British musicians team up for a memorable evening. In the programme: Enescu, Schumann and Bach. Protagonists: Jinah

3 May 2012 - 3 May 2012

Luiza Borac returns to Belgravia for a rare treat of piano mastery

The May recital of the Enescu Concert Series features Luiza Borac, winner of the coveted BBC Award 2007 for the best instrumental CD of the year. Luiza has gained international recognition through her dazzling stage presence, her passionate interpretations and

30 Apr 2012 - 1 May 2012

Composer Dan Dediu at the Royal Academy of Music

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London continues the collaboration with the Royal Academy of Music with a number of masterclasses and creative workshops coordinated by composer and professor Dan Dediu. The programme concludes with a selection of Dan Dediu's

26 Apr 2012 - 26 Apr 2012

Devil in Paradise: Forest Fruit at the Romanian Cinematheque

We invite you to the screening of Alexandru Tatos' realist film Forest Fruit (1983), which tells a story of deceit and betrayal set up against a background of arcadic beauty. The 17-year-old Amalia (Manuela Boboc), the daughter of a widower lumberjack