Events

1 Sep 2015 - 1 Sep 2015

Romance, Romantic, Romanian

Join us at Europe House for an evening of linguistic and cultural discovery, celebrating the Romance language which is said to be closer to Latin than any other idioms that originated from the venerable lingua franca.  The event is hosted by the European Commission Representation

1 Sep 2015 - 1 Sep 2015

Trafalgar Square, in Fortissimo

Pianist Lia Popa, a young performer of impressive ability and energetic touch, debuts in the Romanian series at St-Martin-in-the-Fields with a programme perfectly balancing the lyrical evanescence of early Romanticism with the convulsions of the modern ego featuring works

1 Sep 2015 - 1 Sep 2015

Porumboiu's 'The Second Game' at ICA's Cinematheque

The Institute of Contemporary Arts presents Corneliu Porumboiu's 'The Second Game' as part of their Cinematheque's Offside season, which showcases films that use football as a means to explore wider social and political issues. We are excited to team

7 Aug 2015 - 29 Aug 2015

In the Ashes of Oblivion: the Romanian-Irish Vanner Collective at Edinburgh Fringe

One of our theatrical presences on the Edinburgh Festival scene this summer is the Romanian-Irish dramatic exploration of the often traumatic impact immigration has on one's identity and memory. The show, entitled 'Ashes Afar: Go Home', tackles the vagaries

21 Aug 2015 - 21 Aug 2015

Răzvan Suma and Rebeca Omordia at St James's Piccadilly

The hottest Romanian cellist of the moment and one of the most charismatic young pianists join forces for a musical sojourn infused by pathos, subtlety and consummate artistry, featuring works by Dvořák, Fauré, Schumann and John Ireland. The recital, taking place in one

17 Aug 2015 - 17 Aug 2015

Octavian Saiu Talks Theatre at EIF

Complementing the substantial Romanian presence in Scotland's capital this summer, Romania's foremost theatre critic and historian Octavian Saiu chairs two of the most expected talks at the Edinburgh Festival: 'The Scottish Supernatural' and 'The

6 Aug 2015 - 16 Aug 2015

Hitchcock Revisited

An alert, suspenseful crossover between theatre and film, the Romanian version of '39 Steps', Hitchcock's espionage thriller and one of West End's most enduring successes, will be presented at the Edinburgh Fringe by the famed Teatrul Foarte Mic of

14 Aug 2015 - 14 Aug 2015

Daniel Ciobanu in the Jaques Samuel Pianos Series

With his teenage heartthrob allure, astonishing dexterity and a daring repertoire, Daniel Ciobanu has taken the British piano circuit by storm. The young pianist, already a recipient of important international accolades, will perform Britten, Chopin and Ravel at St James's

12 Aug 2015 - 12 Aug 2015

Dashing Valentina Naforniţa in Recital at EIF

The Vienna Staatsoper star Valentina Nafornița, who won the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition in 2011, offers an irresistible treat of Romantic lieder and songs as part of the Edinburgh Festival official selection. The recital, also featuring distinguished accompanist Roger

11 Aug 2015 - 11 Aug 2015

Midsummer Indulgence at St Martin-in-the-Fields

Cellist Teodor Rusu and pianist Paul Cartianu, two of the most eulogised performers of the young generation, render a midsummer musical delight to soundtrack the careless adrift of a London August afternoon. The Salzburg-based Romanian duo's programme peaks with

31 Jul 2015 - 31 Jul 2015

Rebeca Omordia - July Pianist of the World at SMITF

At the end of July, we're back in St Martin-in-the-Fileds' most popular concert series, 'Pianists of the World', with a recital offered by the remarkably gifted young pianist Rebeca Omordia. The programme features works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Maurice

1 Jul 2015 - 1 Jul 2015

From the Eternal City to Hadrian’s Wall

Before the season of sojourns and vacations kicks in, we invite you to a trip like no other - that from the Imperial Rome to Roman Britain - , vividly brought to life in minute detail by historian and writer Bronwen Riley.  To accompany the launch of her most recent book,