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
An Electrifying Duo for the National Day of Romania
We are thrilled to have Andreea Soare, the rising star of Opéra National de Paris, for our much-awaited, traditional gala recital dedicated to the National Day of Romania. The irresistible soprano, whose performance in Garsington Opera’s “Così fan tutte” in 2015
'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
Centennial Celebrations at the Cadogan Hall
As a celebration of Romania’s National Day and the Romanian Centenary and a tribute to towering pianist Dinu Lipatti, one of 20th century greatest performers who was born 100 years ago, The Romanian Cultural Institute joins forces with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Premiera britanică a filmului „BRAȘOV 1987. Doi ani prea devreme” la „Cinemateca românească”
We remember the courage of a city which in 1987 turned its exasperation into revolt, confronting head-on one of the harshest dictatorships in the world. 30 years after the anti-communist uprising in Brașov, a major city in central Romania, we are proud to host, at the Romanian
EUNIC Ireland at the Movies
With the support of the Romanian Cultural Institute and the Embassy of Romania in Dublin, newcomer Simona Sava’s 'Plan B' will be presented within ‘Short Shorts from Europe’, a showcase of continental cinema set up by EUNIC Ireland, the association of foreign
'Revolution in Realism' Expands to Iceland
'Revolution in Realism. The New Romanian Cinema', the biggest showcase of Romanian film ever to have taken place in Britain, travels the Northern seas to amazing Reykjavik for four days of Romanian cinematic bonanzas. With a similar format to the successful BFI
Alexandru Tomescu and Angela Drăghicescu in the 'Enescu Concerts' Series
The 2017 programme of our popular 'Enescu Concerts' Series continues with a homage to the unforgettable pianist and composer Dinu Lipatti, 100 years since his birth, offered by charismatic duoAlexandru Tomescu(violin) andAngela Drăghicescu(piano). The peak of
Enescu and Poulenc on the Piccadilly
Join us at St. James’s Church Piccadilly for a recital full of verve presented by a duo made of violinist Ionel Manciu and pianist Kaoru Wada. The pairing of Enescu and Poulenc, two great modernist explorers, is a rare treat while Enescu’s ‘Impressions d’enfance’
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