Enescu, (Un)Known
As part of the 'Enescu Month' in London, James Jolly, Editor-in-Chief at The Gramophone chairs a panel of distinguished Enescu specialists and aficionados, which discusses the great composer's outstanding musical legacy. Accompanied by rare pictures and
'The Duel of Violins'
The first event of the Enescu Month in London is an exceptional display of instrumental mastery, a much awaited extraordinary concert. Violinists Gabriel Croitoru and Liviu Prunarubring their hugely successful 'Duel of Violins: Stradivarius vs. Guarnieri' to
Songs and Textures: Grigore Leşe and the Resurgence of Tradition
2015 starts early in 1 Belgrave Square with an evening dedicated to our spectacular folk tradition, thankfully still alive in a world of urban sprawl and rampant technology. Our special guest is Romania's most beloved bard, Grigore Leşe, the musician who in an act
A View to a Fall: Celebrating 25 Years without Communism
Twenty five years after the fall of one of the harshest dictatorships in Eastern Europe, we conjure a period of turmoil and redemption through theatre's evocative flair. Legendary actor Ion Caramitru, a central figure of the December 1989 Revolution,
Impetuous Young Pianist Daniel Ciobanu in Concert at St Martin-in-the-Fields
One of the winners of this year's Scottish International Piano Competition in Glasgow, talented newcomer Daniel Ciobanu will perform the last act of our 2014 St Martin-in-the-Fields lunchtime concert series. His recital will include, alongside George Enescu's
Dashing Soprano Teodora Gheorghiu in London for the National Day of Romania
We are thrilled to announce that the star of our National Day Gala Recital is the outstanding Teodora Gheorghiu, the revelation of this year's Glyndebourne Festival. The acclaimed soprano will be joined by pianist Jonathan Aner for a programme of pure musical joy
Longing and Belonging: Pan-pipe Maestro Nicolae Voiculeţ in Eaton Square
Following a series of 10 hugely successful concerts in Romania, which culminated with a musical extravaganza on top of the Carpathian Mountains, famous pan-pipe player, conductor and composer Nicolae Voiculeţ graces our National Day celebrations with an extraordinary
A Dive into the Eastern Soundscape
Making their long-awaited London Jazz Festival debut, internationally acclaimed quartet 'Arifa' is preparing to delight the capital's jazz aficionados with their sumptuous, thrilling and alchemical sound, a fusion of Eastern and Western musical influences.
International Conference: 'Shakespeare - Adaptation, Reception, Translation'
We are delighted to co-organize and host the second edition of the Shakespeare Conference, which brings together leading scholars and researchers from the best English departments in Romania with counterparts from Ireland, France, Italy, Turkey, Poland,
Transylvania, a pictorial journey
Illustrator and explorer George Butler's love letter to Transylvania, the exhibition 'Capturing Carpathia', made in collaboration with the Global Heritage Fund, opens at the RCI London as part of our perennial commitment to reveal the sights, sounds
Youthful and energetic 'Monte' Piano Trio in the Enescu Concert Series
Youth takes the stage at the November concert of our longevous chamber music series as the 'Monte' Piano Trio, made of Francesco Sica - violin, Claude Frochaux - cello and Irina Botan - piano, tackles the rarely played 'Piano Trio No. 2 in A minor'
Marcel Iureș Brings 'Absolute!' to London's West End
The internationally acclaimed actor shines in a modern, flamboyant take on classical works by Ion Creangă, the greatest Romanian storyteller. Legendary theatre and film actor Marcel Iureş has gained international success starring alongside George Clooney, Nicole