Et in 'Arcadia' Ego
The final concert of the 2013-2014 Season of the 'Enescu Concerts' Series takes us on an Arcadian musical journey, guided by the brilliant young Romanian string quartet that has borrowed the name of the famous place of fulfilment and bliss. The
Peter Strickland’s Atmospheric Revenge-story 'Katalin Varga' at the Romanian Cinematheque
The Romanian Cinematheque features Peter Strickland's impressive debut 'Katalin Varga', a gritty tale of violence and revenge. Made over a long period of time and financed entirely by independent sources, the film went on to win the Silver Bear
Prodigious Lucian Ban, Back in Britain
Hailed by All about Jazz as one of the most creative new musicians on the New York City scene, and reviewed by major British jazz publications such as Jazzwise and Jazz Journal, ingenious composer and pianist Lucian Ban hits the British jazz circuits again,
The Scores of Ascent
Our popular series at St Martin-in-the-Fields continues with a rare musical treat: a recital for pipe organ at four hands. Romania's most famous organist duo, Dan Racoveanu and Fernanda Romilă, are filling the solemn interiors of Trafalgar Square's musical
Enescu Concert Series Re-ignited by a Most Unexpected Trio
A flute, a piano and a guitar are a never before seen combination on the busiest chamber music scene of Belgravia. 2014 at the Enescu Concert Series kicks off with three musicians of rare panache and bravado: Ion Bogdan Ştefănescu, the absolute master of wind instruments,
The Alluring Harmony of Piano Duos at St Martin-in-the-Fields
We greet the New Year with a recital celebrating the beauty and richness of piano duos, in the company of Ruxandra Humă and Ana-Maria Andriţoiu. The musicians will delight the audience with a fresh and original interpretation of works signed by two great
Inspired by... Britten. Mercury Quartet Revisits the Great Composer's Work
The series of musical events organised by RCI London continues with a concert that celebrates, in an ingenious manner, the personality and the work of the great composer, pianist and conductor Benjamin Britten, 100 years after his birth. Four rising stars of UK's contemporary
Nostalgic Vibes in the Enescu Concerts Series
Romanian-trained Albanian violinist Alda Dizdari, praised for her suave interpretations, makes her debut in the Enescu Concerts Series with a recital full of melancholic fervour, which brings to life the enchanting harmonies of La Belle Epoque. Alda will be accompanied by
Renowned Chilingirian Quartet and special guests perform Enescu’s magnificent String Octet at Southbank Centre
The Romanian Cultural Institute and The London Chamber Music Society are proud to present George Enescu's magnificent String Octet within the 2013-2014 Classical Season at Southbank Centre, the Purcell Room. Alongside Enescu's masterpiece, the programme features
Romanian Cultural Days in Reykjavik
Romanian Cultural Days in Reykjavik is a festival of discovery. We are proud to present a wonderful range of events, featuring acclaimed artists and intellectuals as well as the best of Romanian classical and contemporary music, film, spoken word, wine & cuisine.
Inspiration and Improvisation: a Piano Extravaganza in Celebration of the great conductor and composer Constantin Silvestri
The Romanian Cultural Institute is proud to open its 2013-2014 season of the Enescu Concerts Series with a piano extravaganza celebrating the genius of Constantin Silvestri at 100 years since his birth. The concert is presented by renowned pianists Anda Anastasescu and
Romanian Mihai Ritivoiu is September’s “Pianist of the World” at St. Martin-in-the-Fields
We're back in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' most popular concert series, Pianist of the World, with a recital offered by indefatigable and talented musician Mihai Ritivoiu. The programme includes pieces by revered Romanian composer George Enescu and by the great Maurice