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
Fairytale Images and Books
Opening: Wednesday 18 April, 6. 30 - 9. 30pm Join us for celebrating Romania's presence at the London Book Fair, with a special exhibition of book illustrations created by the Romanian Illustrators' Club, which reaches its 7-year anniversary since they
If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle enters UK cinemas
Gala screening and UK release of Florin Serban's If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle at the Curzon Renoir Cinema on 18 May. The film got great critical acclaim upon it's release in 2010, being nominated for the Golden Bear at the 60th Berlin International
Poet and broadcaster Robert Şerban debuts in London at the British Library
Chaired by BBC journalist Rosie Goldsmith We are delighted to present Romanian poet Robert Şerban at the prestigious European Literature Night - an international reading marathon for all lovers of literature, held simultaneously in 20 capital cities across
Unsettling "Red Gloves" at the Romanian Cinematheque
Don't miss Radu Gabrea's latest feature Red Gloves (2010), a poignant story about a young man crushed by the repressive Communist regime. Adapted from the Romanian-German writer Eginald Schlattner's autobiographical novel, the film dares
Special screening and DVD launch of Tuesday, After Christmas
A great opportunity to meet director Radu Muntean We are delighted to announce a special screening for the DVD launch of Tuesday, After Christmas, released in the UK by Second Run DVD. The event will be followed by a Q&A session with director Radu Muntean,