Events

Film-maker and writer Ben Lewis launches Hammer and Tickle - a revealing story of Communism told through its subversive jokes. The book takes us on a unique journey through the Communist era (1917-1989) and is illustrated with a combination of rare and

A graduate of the University of Fine Arts in Cluj in 2001 and the Academy of Fine Arts in Budapest in 2006, Peter Szabo is interested in the social and economic value of art. He investigates processes of art production, presentation and reception within

Now in its third year, Balkan Fever London has continued with a life of its own to present some of the best music, either from the Balkans, or drawing on the region's musical traditions. With music being one of the few things that have always traveled

(C) John RossWorld-renowned Romanian ballerina Alina Cojocaru, principal of The Royal Ballet, is joined by fellow Royal Ballet principal dancer Johan Kobborg and The Manning Camerata in a charity gala evening in support of Hospices of Hope. The programme

A 1st Prize Winner of the Young Concert Artists Award in New York in 2003, the Romanian cellist Laura Buruiana is quickly establishing a reputation worldwide as a bonafide virtuoso, drawing a wealth of colour, drama, and flowing line from her instrument (The New

Following an ever greater presence of Romanian authors on the international book market, the Romanian Cultural Institute will be organizing Romania's national stand at the London Book Fair 2008. The London Book Fair is regarded as one of the world's

A tribute to our language is a festival organised by the Oxford Romanian Cultural Society celebrating Romanian language through poetry, theatre and music. The Romanian Cultural Institute in London supports the participation at the festival of two young artists:

The New Europe Film Festival showcases the best feature films coming from countries that joined the European Union in 2004 and 2007. Romania's contribution this year are the two award-winning California Dreamin' (Endless) by Cristian Nemescu and

Winner of the 2007 BBC Music Magazine Award for the best solo CD recording of the year, and of more than 25 top prizes and distinctions, pianist Luiza Borac has gained international recognition through her dazzling stage presence, her passionate interpretations

UK premiere screening of the latest documentary by Romanian director Alexandru Solomon. The event is part of A Conversation in Europe at the London International Documentary Film Festival with the Barbican. Click here to see the full programme. Alexandru

Acclaimed Romanian artist Dan Perjovschi joins international artists and writers for a discussion on European Action and the Arts chaired by Lorenzo Marsili. The event is part of the London Festival of Europe 2008 organised by European Alternatives. Dan Perjovschi

A string quartet of real musical maturity, together for over thirty-six years, the Iasi based Voces String Quartet are in popular demand in many countries and have appeared at such major festivals as Bayreuth, Bratislava, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Salonica, Salzburg,