Enescu

10 May 2024 - 10 May 2024

Liana Ceterchi Brings to the Stage Queen Elisabeth of Romania in “Tempting Mission”

We celebrate Romanian Royalty Day with a theatre performance based on the vast correspondence of two giants of Romanian history, the first Royal Couple of Romania: King Carol I and Queen Elisabeth. This tour de force by and with Liana Ceterchi brings to the forefront

27 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024

Conductor Cristian Măcelaru and Pianist Mihai Ritivoiu, Ambassadors of the George Enescu Competition. A special event organised in the Enescu Concerts Series 2023-2024

We are delighted to partner up with Artexim, proud organizer of the George Enescu International Festival and Competition since 1991, to promote in the UK the upcoming 19th edition of the Competition, taking place in Bucharest from 31 August – 27 September 2024. The Enescu

4 Apr 2024 - 4 Apr 2024

A Peek into the Fascinating World of Opera

The April recital of our Enescu Concerts Series brings to London audiences an unmissable event organised in partnership with Bucharest National Opera House and featuring two of its most renowned and internationally acclaimed musicians, soprano Marta Sandu and tenor Daniel

7 Mar 2024 - 7 Mar 2024

Spring and impetuosity – Youth in recital at the Enescu Concert Series

Join us for a special concert by Cristiana Achim, recently awarded the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra Conservatoire Scholarship, a young and gifted Romanian-British musician, hailed as one of the most sought-after pianist of her generation. For the recital

1 Feb 2024 - 1 Feb 2024

An Artist, a Piano and a Cimbalom

Virtuoso Cătălin Răducanu kicks off our 2024 Enescu Concerts Series with an eclectic concert which brings together classical music, jazz and folk songs. The programme features piano works by Chopin, Debussy, Dan Dediu and George Enescu, alongside the cimbalom arrangement

7 Dec 2023

An Irresistible Duo for the National Day of Romania

We are thrilled to welcome soprano Teodora Gheorghiu, “undoubtedly one of the greatest sopranos of her generation” (Fanfare) and internationally renowned bass-baritone Sorin Coliban, for our much-awaited, traditional gala recital dedicated to the National Day of Romania.

9 Nov 2023 - 9 Nov 2023

Violinist Alexandru Tomescu and Pianist Sînziana Mircea Celebrate Composer George Enescu at RCI London

The Romanian Cultural Institute and the Romanian Embassy in London are delighted to present virtuoso violinist Alexandru Tomescu and acclaimed pianist Sînziana Mircea in an extraordinary concert, which continues our Enescu Concerts Series. The event is being supported

5 Oct 2023 - 5 Oct 2023

Gabriel Croitoru Plays Enescu’s Guarneri del Gesu Violin in the Opening of the 2023-2024 “Enescu Concerts Series”

The brand-new season of “The Enescu Concerts Series” will kick off with a recital by two internationally acclaimed musicians: violinist Gabriel Croitoru and pianist Horia Mihail. To make it memorable, Enescu’s very own violin Guarneri del Gesu will be brought to

7 Apr 2022 - 7 Apr 2022

Mihai Ritivoiu: An Exceptional Display of Perfect Technique and Outstanding Talent

This April concert in our much-awaited Enescu series is an exceptional display of instrumental mastery, perfect technique and outstanding talent, all of them epitomized by the pianist Mihai Ritivoiu. The winner of the prestigious George Enescu scholarship offered by RCI,

3 Mar 2022 - 3 Mar 2022

A Gorgeous Tribute to Women Composers throughout History: The formidable duo Diana Jipa and Ștefan Doniga

Marvel at the unstoppable force and talent of two Romanian musicians who will make up for the lack of opportunities and appreciation afforded to women composers throughout history: Diana Jipa and Ștefan Doniga. The evening’s gorgeous programme will highlight superb works

3 Feb 2022 - 3 Feb 2022

The Romanian Musician Cristian Niculescu: A Tale of Technique, Talent and Simply Ravishing Sounds

The February concert of the long-lasting and popular Enescu Series is a feast of music performed by pianist Cristian Niculescu. The wonderfully curated programme includes grand names such as Bach, Brahms, Beethoven, Satie and Enescu. Programme:George Enescu- Op. 18 Pièces

10 May 2021

King Michael I of Romania - 100 years since his birth (talk, photo exhibition & concert)

To mark 100 years since the birth of Michael I of Romania (1921-2017), the Romanian Cultural Institute in London is hosting an homage event dedicated to King Michael's extraordinary personality and legacy. On 10 May, celebrating the Royalty Day in Romania, HE Andrew