Sebastian: Music as Survival / 14.04.2016/ London
hrough his amazing diary, covering almost ten years between 1935-1944, Mihail Sebastian has given us one of the most important moral testimonies of the 20th century. Living isolated and hunted in a country that had descended into political madness, the great writer sought
Eliade after Eliade / 13.04.2016/ London
One of the greatest names of Romanian culture and a seminal historian of religions, Mircea Eliade is this year's focus of the Romanian programme at the London Book Fair. Original and encyclopaedic, regarded as a Renaissance-like character in the range of his scientific
Angels, Adolescents and Trucks: New Romanian Books in English / 12.04.2016/ London
The latest Romanian books in English are presented in a special event hosted by Waterstones Piccadilly, the flagship London bookshop and the biggest bookstore in Europe. The event brings together authors Ruxandra Cesereanu ('Angelus', Lavender Ink) and Dumitru
Promises of Splendour: Cellist Andrei Kivu and Pianist Ana Silvestru in the 'Enescu Concerts' Series
Two of Romania's internationally renowned classical musicians, cellist Andrei Kivu and pianist Ana Silvestru grace our ever popular 'Enescu Concerts' Series with a marvellous programme which includes the chamber transcription of the First Romanian Rhapsody,
Trafalgar Square, in pan flute tones
Dashing Pan flute musician Mariana Preda joins forces with the British organist Donald MacKenzie for an afternoon of sound marvels in one of the most beautiful churches in London. The programme features works by Handel, Albinoni, Telemann as well as the immortal Ave
Andrei Blaier’s 'Through the Ashes of the Empire' at the Romanian Cinematheque
Romania commemorates this year the centenary of its entry into the Great War, a belated yet fateful decision that led to the creation of Greater Romania in 1918. We shall be revisiting those decisive years in a series of events that bring about the incertitude, the soul-searching,
Alina Șerban’s 'I Declare at My Own Risk' opens our in-house theatrical series
Our most recent programme, a series of chamber performances to unfold in the theatrical space set up at the Institute, debuts withAlina Șerban's illuminating and highly acclaimed examination of conflicting identities, social discrimination, and the redemptive force
HRH Crown Princess Margareta at the Women of the World Festival and the Romanian Cultural Institute
We regret to inform you that the London visit of HRH Crown Princess Margareta of Romania will not take place due to the illness of His Majesty King Michael I. Consequently, both the participation of HRH Crown Princess Margareta at the Southbank Centre's Women of the
fEAST Theatre – A Thespian Weekend in North London
We are partnering again with Gazeta Românească newspaper, the intrepid independent producer of musical and theatrical events, for a weekend of Romanian performances for all ages. The programme, entitled fEAST Theatre, includes a puppets show by the acclaimed PUK Puppets
Imago Mundi and the Sources of a Musical Greatness /3-4 March/ London
We are excited to welcome to London, both in our popular 'Enescu Concerts' Series and at St James's Church Piccadilly, one of the most creative and admired musical groups in Romania. Imago Mundi Ensemble offers a contemporary perspective on the rich Romanian
Dublin Film Festival Welcomes 'Why me? ' and Tudor Giurgiu
Over the past few years, the biggest film festival in Ireland - which is also our oldest partner across the Irish Sea - has celebrated Romanian films & directors through numerous projections, Q&A sessions and special events. This year is no exception as multitalented
Radu Muntean’s 'One Floor Below' Premiers in Scotland
Radu Muntean's disturbing study of pusillanimity, 'One Floor Below' opens at the Glasgow Film Festival, Scotland's ambitious showcase of international cinematic creativity. Scriptwriter Alexandru Baciu, the director's long-time collaborator, will