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
'The Book of Whispers' Launches in London
As the Festive Season is about to begin, we invite you to a literary soiree centred upon one of the most amazing Romanian literary breakthroughs in recent memory. Politician turned author Varujan Vosganian talks about his overwhelming novel “The Book of Whispers”, recently
Learn Romanian at 1 Belgrave Square
Following two successful modules held in the autumn-winter of 2016 and spring 2017, our Romanian language course continues with more fun activities and language discoveries. Held at the welcoming premises of 1 Belgrave Square, the third module is aimed at those who have
100 Years of Art in Masterpieces: Going East
As the Centenary Year 1918-2018, celebrating 100 years since the creation of Greater Romania, is about to commence, we look back at a century of visual arts triumphs through the greatest collection of Romanian masters ever to have been on display on the banks of the Thames.
DJ Nico de Transilvania’s debut EP Launched at the RCI London
Inexhaustible DJ Nico de Transilvania, the British-Romanian musician and cultural entrepreneur, will launch her first ever EP together with her own label, 'Muzică Without Frontiers', at a signature event in 1 Belgrave Square, fuelled by the beats of a unique style
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
Arts and Crafts at Transylvania’s Bánffy Castle
The ARTEC exhibition, set up by Transylvania Trust Foundation in conjunction with the Bánffy Castle in Romania, opens at the RCI London as part of a series of events highlighting the remarkable conservation and restoration efforts which, throughout time, have revealed the
A Romanian Poetic Trio for Ledbury Festival
As the summer kicks in, three of Romania’s most exciting women poets – Ana Blandiana, Magda Cârneci and Svetlana Cârstean – join translator Viorica Pâtea for a special event curated by British author Fiona Sampson MBEat the prestigious Ledbury Poetry Festival, the
Marin Sorescu’s 'Jonah', the Elegiac Parable of Human Condition, at the RCI
Arguably the most celebrated monologue of Romanian theatre gets a brilliant makeover in a new production staged specially for our increasingly popular theatrical space. Directed by American Sharon Willems and starring Romanian actor Alin Balaşcan, the performance preserves
Mesmerising Duo Lucian Ban and Mat Maneri in the 'Enescu Concerts' Series
Characterised as one of the most gifted pianists to move to New York in the past decade“ (Bruce Lee Galanter), enthusiastically reviewed by major British jazz publications like Jazzwise and Jazz Journal, Romanian ground-breaking composer and pianist Lucian Ban and American
The UK Premiere of Enescu’s Symphony No. 4 in E minor - Completed by Pascal Bentoiu
An event part of 'Pascal Bentoiu: A London Homage', our celebratory, one-month programme revolving around the fascinating personality of legendary composer, musicologist and educator. The series of events recalls the genius of Pascal Bentoiu, who passed away at
Pascal Bentoiu: a London Homage
Revolving around the fascinating personality of legendary composer, musicologist and educator, this celebratory, one-month programme recalls the genius of Pascal Bentoiu, who passed away at the age of 88 last year, through two concerts complemented by an exhibition and a