Acclaimed Pianist Daniel Ciobanu, Back in London
Join us for yet another performance on London’s classical scene by Romanian rising-star pianist Daniel Ciobanu, 2nd Prize winner and audience favourite in the Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition 2017! After a most successful evening at the Romanian
Scores for a Midsummer Afternoon
Tenor Vlad Robu and pianist Iulia Marin, two of the most eulogised performers of the young generation, render a midsummer musical delight to soundtrack the careless adrift of a London July afternoon. The Romanian duo’s programme features pieces by George Enescu, Francesco
The Folkloric Inspiration: A Musical Experience
As part of our special programme dedicated to the Romanian Centenary (1918-2018), we conclude the first half of our 2018 musical programme with an exploration of Romanian folklore as the most important source of inspiration in the Romanian classical music tradition. Folk
Centenary Celebration: `Scores against the Dictatorship' (1947-1989)
As part of the special programme celebrating the Romanian Centenary (1918-2018), our popular 'Enescu Concerts' Series looks back, after two exceptional soirées covering the interval 1916-1947, to the amazing musical creativity that miraculously managed to flourish
Astonishing Daniel Ciobanu in the 'Enescu Concerts' Series
Described by the music critics as “sensational”, “devilish”, “unforgettable” and “a name to be shouted from the rooftops”, virtuoso pianist Daniel Petrică Ciobanu makes a long-in-the-making appearance in our ever more popular 'Enescu Concerts'
Two for a Romanian Musical Bonanza
Violinist Adriana Cristea and pianist Teodora Oprişor, two brilliant young musicians trained in Romania and Britain, join forces for an afternoon of musical discoveries rarely, if ever, performed in London. The programme is a tribute to the Romanian musical tradition and
A Herald of Spring: Tenor Andrei Fermeşanu Brings a Musical 'Mărțișor' to London
We conjure the renewing energies of spring through music with the help of charming Andrei Fermeşanu, one of the most talented young tenors of the Iaşi National Opera House. The singer will offer a programme to end all winters, featuring sing-along arias by Donizetti, Verdi,
The Romanian Centenary Celebration: 'Music from the Great War'
As part of our special programme of events honouring the Centenary of the establishment of Greater Romania (1918-2018), our popular Enescu Concert Series looks back, through a succession of events, to 100 years of best Romanian music. We start the festive year with compositions
The Romanian Centenary Celebration Debuts with a Spectacular Musical Evocation
2018 is a special year at the Romanian Cultural Institute as we celebrate, through a special programme of events, 100 years since the unification of all Romanian provinces in one democratic state. The first event of this celebratory series, entitled '100', is a
An Electrifying Duo for the National Day of Romania
We are thrilled to have Andreea Soare, the rising star of Opéra National de Paris, for our much-awaited, traditional gala recital dedicated to the National Day of Romania. The irresistible soprano, whose performance in Garsington Opera’s “Così fan tutte” in 2015
Centennial Celebrations at the Cadogan Hall
As a celebration of Romania’s National Day and the Romanian Centenary and a tribute to towering pianist Dinu Lipatti, one of 20th century greatest performers who was born 100 years ago, The Romanian Cultural Institute joins forces with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Alexandru Tomescu and Angela Drăghicescu in the 'Enescu Concerts' Series
The 2017 programme of our popular 'Enescu Concerts' Series continues with a homage to the unforgettable pianist and composer Dinu Lipatti, 100 years since his birth, offered by charismatic duoAlexandru Tomescu(violin) andAngela Drăghicescu(piano). The peak of