Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

Two years after Stalin's death, the relaxation of ideological grip, however timid and short, made possible the publication of a remarkable novel that would be hailed not only as one of the timeless masterpieces of Romanian modern letters, but also as one of the most

A daring, unforgiving mirror of a society disrupted by violent change, teaming with memorable characters and tackling the most stringent themes of a traumatic time, Marin Preda's literature has been a copious source of stories for the big screen. The 'Preda On

Edinburgh International Film Festival, the world's oldest continually running film festival, features the European premiere of 'Chuck Norris vs Communism', a documentary about the redemptive power of film in times of political and social distress. With the