BUCHAREST IS AN OPERA
We are excited to welcome you at the Institute for an engaging preview of the Bucharest Opera Festival in the company of some of Romania’s musical stage most dazzling stars. The event will include a presentation by volcanic conductor Daniel Jinga, the Director of the Bucharest
Norman Manea’s Overwhelming “The Hooligan's Return” Gets the First Ever Theatrical Treatment
We are proud to co-produce and present the world premiere of the first dramatization of one of the most powerful stories of the Holocaust, Norman Manea’s thought-provoking and utterly timely literary masterpiece, The Hooligan's Return. Adapted for the stage with her
"TATA", directed by Lina Vdovîi & Radu Ciorniciuc, makes its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival
Filmed across Italy, Moldova, and Romania, TATA is a raw portrait of a family locked in a relentless struggle against toxic masculinity and the tale of a daughter’s poignant quest to break the cycle for herself, the next generation, and even for the one who hurt her. TATA,
All Aboard on "In∙ner transit", Art Installation by Natalia Irina Roman
Our visual arts program is in full swing with another highlight of female creativity. On a quest to reimagine the everyday experience of commuting, Berlin-based Romanian artist and curator Natalia Irina Roman will present the installation in∙ner transit a poetic invitation
Director Tudor Giurgiu Promotes His Exceptional „Libertate” ("Freedom") in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta
Director and producer Tudor Giurgiu, one of the most influential men in Romanian cinema, zig-zags the United States to promote his latest feature film, Freedom („Libertate”), the brilliantly-executed and thought-provoking depiction of the chaotic weeks of Romania after
Infinite Strings Duo: Multi-Awarded Irina Muresanu and Dana Ciocarlie at the "Enescu Soirees”
Violinist Irina Muresanu and pianist Dana Ciocarlie, accomplished performers with exceptional European and American careers, come together for an outstanding project, conceived as homage to two titans of modern art: composer George Enescu and sculptor Constantin Brâncuși.
Winter Concert & Party at the Romanian Cultural Institute
We end a busy 2023 of wonderful events with a special evening of Broadway classics and timeless carols dedicated to all our friends and collaborators who have shown us their generosity and support throughout this amazing year. Join us at RCI New York on December 15 and let’s
Special Recital | Oxana Corjos and Petru Pane at the Enescu Soirees of New York
Our most recent event of the Enescu Soirees series was dedicated to the National Day of Romania, celebrated on December the 1st, and presented a remarkable and unlikely duo, made of mother and son. Pianist Oxana Corjos was joined by clarinetist Petru Pane for an evocative
LAYERS OF REALITY | An exhibition of innovation (WUT | FAD x SVA)
LAYERS OF REALITYArtists: Aura Bălănescu, Dorian Bolca, Hershel Carbajal, Cosmin Haiaș, Kristie Kish, Andreea Medar, Jintong YangCurators: Lotte Marie Allen, LJ McNerney, Maria Orosan-TeleaSeptember 8 – 28, 2023 | Brâncuşi GalleryHome to game-changing aesthetic movements
ZMEI3: A Very Romanian Affair
An evening of Rough Romanian Soul at an iconic D. C. venueZMEI3is a Romanian group formed in Berlin, Germany, which has been at the forefront of a radical renewal of Romanian music of the past decade. The name alludes to the supernatural creatures of Romanian folklore, the
Life & Love | A not-to-be-missed performance by Vlad Ivanov and Lucian Maxim
Our 2023 program kicks off with a stunning performance, created especially for their American mini-tour, by screen star Vlad Ivanov, arguably the biggest leading man of Romanian cinema, and composer and percussionist Lucian Maxim. An ingenious mélange of poetry and music,
Our Live Musical Program Returns with an Exquisite Soiree
The Enescu Soirees of New York spring season kicks off with a superlative duo made up of virtuoso violist and professor at Yale School of Music, Ettore Causa, and acclaimed Romanian-American pianist and educator, Lorena Țecu. Join us on April 21st for an irresistible program