The Swords Swallower by Alexa Visarion @ Romanian Cinematheque
The February film at the Romanian Cinematheque is the magnificent and emotional The Swords Swallower by Alexa Visarion, well known for his impressive career as a theatre director. The cast include some of the best and celebrated Romanian actors: Mircea Albulescu, Leopoldina
A Breathtaking Virtuoso within the Enescu Concerts Series
After a glorious conclusion of 2012, with the Gala Concert offered by famous mezzo-soprano Ruxandra Donose, the current season of the Enescu Concerts continues with a piano recital by impetuous young virtuoso Diana Ionescu. Programme:Ravel: Sonatine in F Sharp MinorEnescu: Pavanne and Sarabande from Suite, No
Gruber’s Journey by Radu Gabrea @ Romanian Cinematheque
The Romanian Cinematheque reopens in 2013 with the screening of Gruber's Journey by director Radu Gabrea, to mark the International Holocaust Memorial Day. The film is inspired by Kaputt, the novel in which writer and war journalist Curzio Malaparte tells the real
E-MOTIONAL Bodies & Cities
Artists Gemma Riggs (UK), Mircea Ghinea (Romania), Laura Murphy (Ireland), Kaspers Lielgalvis (Latvia) and Alexis Vassiliou (Cyprus) embark together in a co-authorship process to explore, through dance and visual arts, the relation between the human body, the urban and geo-political
"At One Time: The Legacy of GM Cantacuzino" extended until January 2013
We are delighted to announce that the exhibition period has been extended until 18 January next year due to popular demand. Please continue to visit us for a poignant dialogue through art between the legendary Romanian architect and writer George Matei Cantacuzino
Iancu Dumitrescu and Ana Maria Avram @ Famous Cafe Oto
We are proud to support the third event in Cafe Oto's ongoing series co-curated by Stephen O'Malley and featuring maverick electro-acoustic composer Mats Lindström and new works by Romanian spectralist composers Iancu Dumitrescu and Ana-Maria Avram, performed
‘News from the Island’ – solo exhibition Dan Perjovschi
Renowned artist Dan Perjovschi opens his first exhibition in Reykjavik, 'News from the Island', promoted by the Romanian Cultural Institute in London. Featuring new and recent works in a room installation at the Contemporary Art Museum, the exhibition
Making Memories Last: Romanian Olympic Legacy
The Olympic Games are history, now the long-lasting legacy begins. To the joy of thousands of visitors, Romania's gifts to the people of London, unique open-air artworks created by talented artists for the Cultural Olympiad, have changed the landscape
Christmas Tree Celebration
The Embassy of Romania in London, with the support of the Romanian Cultural Institute, kindly invite you to the Christmas Tree Celebration, a winter holiday event for the Romanian community living in the United Kingdom. Come along for Christmas carols, gifts
The Way I Spent the End of the World @ Romanian Cinematheque
The screening will be followed by a Skype Q&A session with award-winning director Cătălin Mitulescu and film journalist Edward Lawrenson Set during Ceauşescu's final year of reign in Romania, The Way I Spent the End of the World is a charmingly
Live streaming: Gala recital with mezzo-soprano Ruxandra Donose on the National Day of Romania
We are thrilled to present the celebrated Romanian mezzo-soprano Ruxandra Donose, with an outstanding gala recital on the occasion of the National Day of Romania. The programme includes great operatic arias and songs by George Enescu and Nicolae Bretan.
The President of Romanian Cultural Institute to attend celebrations of our National Day in London and Cardiff
We are pleased to announce that on the occasion of Romania's National Day, the President of the Romanian Cultural Institute, Professor Andrei Marga, will attend a series of celebrations in London and Cardiff from 30 November to 4 December. Professor Marga