A Romanian Docuhistory at UCL SSEES’ Centenary Film Festival
Part of the renowned University College London, The School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) is celebrating 100 years as academic gateway to the East European cultures and societies, through a series of commemorative events. Among various festivities,
“The Carmen of the 20th Century” Sings for the National Day of Romania
Legendary mezzo-soprano Viorica Cortez, hailed as the Carmen of the 20th Century, is this year's star of our traditional Gala Recital dedicated to the celebration of the National Day of Romania. The great singer will be joined by pianist Alina Pavalache
Bogdan Costache and Andrada Brisc at St Martin-in-the-Fields
The Romanian series at St Martin-in-the-Fields, a decade of tumultuous virtuosity and exuberant youthfulness, continues with the recital of violonist Bogdan Costache and pianistAndrada Brisc. The two promising performers will deliver a programme comprising timeless pieces
George Tomaziu: The Artist Who Came in From the Cold
George Tomaziu, a painter by vocation and spy by necessity, could have descended directly from the pages of a Graham Green or John le Carré novel. He joined the MI6 during the first years of the WWII in order to fight the Nazis who had occupied much of Europe. He later
Edinburgh Celebrates The National Day of Romania
Romania's most important day is celebrated for the first time in the Scottish capital with a gala concert offered by two outstanding musicians and hosted by the majestic St John's Church. Endearing soprano Roxana Niţe is joined by her equally talented pianist
Snapshots of Transylvania: The Saxon Heritage
Transylvania in Transition, an exhibition signed by photographer Simon Brown and made in collaboration with the Global Heritage Fund, opens at the RCI London as part of a series of events dedicated to British artists and travellers who, throughout time, have revealed the
Grete Tartler in conversation with Edmund de Waal
Acclaimed Romanian poet Grete Tartler and best-selling author and ceramist Edmund de Waal discuss the Romanian roots and enduring international influence of the great poet Paul Celan. The exchange is followed by Edmund de Waal's launching of his highly acclaimed new
Palpable Sculpture: Paul Neagu at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds
Visionary artist Paul Neagu (1938-2004), the greatest Romanian sculptor of the post-Brâncuși era who numbered among his disciples international stars like Anish Kapoor, is celebrated at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds with a major exhibition presenting over
The Third Edition of the London Conference of Romanian Anglicists
We are delighted to co-organize and host the 3rd edition of the International Conference of Romanian Anglicists, an academic event centred upon the inextinguishable works of William Shakespeare that brings together scholars and researchers from the best English departments
'Closer to the Moon' by Nae Caranfil – to open the UK Jewish Film Festival 2015
The 19th edition of the prestigious UK Jewish Film Festival opens with 'Closer to the Moon' ('Mai aproape de lună') by renowned Romanian director Nae Caranfil. We are happy to partner up with the festival and support the opening night gala on 7th
Clare Inskip: A Visual Love Letter to Transylvania
We are delighted to present Clare Inskip's Transylvanian Landscape, an exhibition of oil and watercolour paintings depicting the unique, unspoiled charm of Romanian rural universe, as well as remarkable sculptures representing the countryside life. The exhibition is
Acclaimed Duo Clara Cernat and Thierry Huillet is back in London
One of classical music scene’s most loved and charismatic couple, acclaimed Romanian violinist and violist Clara Cernat and French composer and pianist Thierry Huillet, feature in the next recital of our ever more popular Enescu Concerts Series with a glamorous