ENESCU

1 Feb 2018 - 1 Feb 2018

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

15 Jan 2018 - 15 Jan 2018

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

7 Dec 2017 - 7 Dec 2017

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

28 Nov 2017 - 28 Nov 2017

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

2 Nov 2017 - 2 Nov 2017

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

1 Nov 2017 - 1 Nov 2017

Enescu and Poulenc on the Piccadilly

Join us at St. James’s Church Piccadilly for a recital full of verve presented by a duo made of violinist Ionel Manciu and pianist Kaoru Wada. The pairing of Enescu and Poulenc, two great modernist explorers, is a rare treat while Enescu’s ‘Impressions d’enfance’

5 Oct 2017 - 6 Oct 2017

Impetuous Pianist Nicolae Dumitru on London Tour

We are excited to resume our 2017 'Enescu Concerts' Series in force with a piano recital offered by one of the most revered Romanian pianists, Nicolae Dumitru. The programme features, alongside works by George Enescu, evergreen scores by Chopin, Brahms and Rachmaninov,

23 Sep 2017 - 23 Sep 2017

Enescu’s 'Oedipe' at the Royal Festival Hall

A year after the groundbreaking production at the Royal Opera House, Enescu's exhilarating masterpiece hailed as one of the great operatic achievements of the 20th century returns to London in a highly anticipated concert version offered by the London Philharmonic Orchestra

21 Sep 2017 - 21 Sep 2017

Vladimir Jurowski: a Masterpiece Revealed

As a prelude to the much-anticipated LPO's 'Oedipe' at the Royal Festival Hall, we are proud to host a star-studded evening of music and conversation dedicated to the genius of George Enescu, with Maestro Vladimir Jurowski, Principal Conductor of the London

11 Aug 2017 - 11 Aug 2017

Impetuous Alexandra Văduva at the Lake District International Music Festival

We are thrilled to pair up with the Lake District International Music Festival for an event that brings to the fore the multi-awarded Alexandra Văduva, one of the amazing concert pianists that form the core of the young generation of Romanian musicians. The programme features

21 Jun 2017 - 21 Jun 2017

Spaces of Memory, Spaces of Heritage

The London Festival of Architecture, a citywide celebration of international built environment, now in its 10th year, provides the perfect setting for a showcase of the finest conservation projects in Romania. The exhibition, which opens at the RCI gallery, is accompanied

1 Jun 2017 - 1 Jun 2017

Maxim(um) Enescu

In June, the guest ensemble of our beloved “Enescu Concerts” Series is the amazing Maxim Quartet, an ensemble much revered for its disciplined pathos and daring repertoire. In 1 Belgrave Square, their choice of programme, served by an unusual combination of piano, flute,