The Heritage of our Best Age
The Romanian Cultural Institute is delighted to mark the International Children Day with an exhibition, entitled Childhood. Remains and Heritage, in which Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Aladdin are as real as our nostalgia for them. Rediscover the lost paradise of childhood
Exuberant Mădălina Rusu tackles a great repertoire for St Martin-in-the-Fields
After a row of prodigal talent, the Romanian presence in the Pianist of the World Series continues as young yet accomplished Mădălina Rusu will visit some of the great piano scores of all time. The recital is part of the Pianists of the Word Series. Programme: Falla
Sherban Lupu: A tribute to a great virtuoso
We are delighted to host the anniversary recital of acclaimed Romanian violinist and professor Sherban Lupu, distinguished member of the Enescu Society of London. The great virtuoso, who turns 60 at the end of June, will grace our stage together with Tom
Reading & Talk with novelist Catalin Dorian Florescu
We are happy to associate with the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK and the Gotehe Institut London for a reading & talk with Romanian-born novelist Catalin Dorian Florescu. Catalin Dorian Florescu, winner of the Swiss Book Prize 2011, was born in
Arcadie Rusu: the first artist-in-residence at Attic Arts 2012
We welcome choreographer and director Arcadie Rusu, our first artist-in-residence within the Attic Arts programme this year. Arcadie Rusu is based in Bucharest. His most recent projects are Midsummer Night Dream at the Small Theatre, Bucharest; No Sleep (Nesomn)
Writer Norman Manea became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. He chose to sign the roll book with Dickens’s quill
The renowend writer of Romanian origin Norman Manea became a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Society of Literature (RSL) during a special ceremony, on 31 May, at the Romanian Cultural Institute in London. Invited to sign into the roll book using either Dickens's
En garde: Olympic champion fencer Laura Badea reads timeless Romanian verses at Kings Place
A hymn to athletic and poetic excellence, Winning Words. Poetry and Sport is a rare occasion to see Romanian Olympic champion fencer Laura Badea and British and American Olympic gold medalists Tanni Grey Thompson, Edwin Moses and Chris Holmes reading and discussing
The Chilingirian String Quartet concludes with brio the popular 2011-212 Enescu Series
The final recital of the 2011-2012 Enescu Concert Series features the reputed British string quartet Chilingirian that has recently added Enescu scores to their repertoire. Join us to discover Enescu's music as never heard before. Programme Haydn
After the New Man: Photographic Exhibition by Dana Popa
Opening: Thursday 26 April 6. 30pm Fascinated with her homeland, photographer Dana Popa returns to Romania and looks at the generation born here just before or after the fall of the Communist regime. After the New Man is an intimate portrayal of a society
Alexandra Dăriescu premiers Lipatti’s “Concertino” with the Orchestra of St Paul's
Alexandra Dăriescu, the exceptionally talented and accomplished young pianist, joins the Orchestra of Saint Paul's at LSO St Luke's with a programme of classical and Romanian timeless pieces: Beethoven's Emperor concerto, the charming Concertino
Enescu presented at the Newbury Festival by the Văcărescu – Tsunakawa Duo
Horia Văcărescu and Chiho Tsunakawa will perform an uplifting programme at the Newbury Festival, which includes masterpieces by Brahms, Debussy, Enescu, Schubert and de Falla. The violin-piano duo was formed at the beginning of 2010, while the two
Glorious new sound with dazzling pianist Lucian Ban and legendary violist Mat Maneri
Deco Heart, the musical pairing featuring Lucian Ban and Mat Maneri, will perform three exclusive UK shows ahead of the autumn release of their self-titled album. Working at the edge of jazz, contemporary classical and downtown NY improve, the duo present a set