Music

28 Mar 2013 - 31 Mar 2013

Exuberant ConTempo’s Ireland-UK tour debuts in Dublin

As a preface to their much-awaited London tour, supported by the Romanian Cultural Institute, the multi award-winning ConTempo String Quartet plays Enescu's expressive String quartet no 2 at the prestigious Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin, with the support of the Romanian

24 Mar 2013 - 24 Mar 2013

The king of all musical instruments will be celebrated by virtuoso Ferenc Vizi

Ferenc Vizi, a young master of poetic touch and intense execution, offers an exceptional reading of some of the greatest scores written for the king of all instruments. Well known throughout the world for his talent and precision, the pianist will take us through a journey

22 Mar 2013 - 22 Mar 2013

Florian Mitrea is the March “Pianist of the World” at St Martin-in-the-Fields

This year, Romanian talent takes the spotlight again on one of the most vibrant musical scenes in Central London. Our 2013 programme at St Martin-in-the-Fields kicks off with Florian Mitrea, who will appear within the seductive Pianists of the World series. The pianist,

8 Mar 2013 - 8 Mar 2013

Alexandra Coman brings to Belgravia the most beloved songs of the operatic tradition

Alexandra Coman, the dazzling mezzo-soprano who appeared along opera legends like Jose Carerras and Placido Domingo, returns to 1 Belgrave Square for a rare operatic treat, which includes songs by Serrano, Bernstein and Kalman, among others.  The event is organised by the

8 Mar 2013 - 8 Mar 2013

Enescu: Neglected Genius, a Concert by Schubert Ensemble

We are proud to support Enescu: Neglected Genius, a concert part of Schubert Ensemble's 30thanniversary celebrations, taking place at Kings Place from 7 to 9 March 2013. The Schubert Ensemble has always had a passion for championing neglected works of the past that

7 Mar 2013 - 7 Mar 2013

The Enescu Series Hails the Springtime with Youthful Ardour

The fresh and blooming March is matched by the playfulness and excitement of some of the most talented young musicians in London. Graced by talent and infused by indomitable energy, the ensemble comprising Radu Ropotan - violin, Francesco Ionaşcu - violin, George White

7 Feb 2013 - 7 Feb 2013

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

7 Jan 2013 - 7 Jan 2013

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

5 Dec 2012 - 5 Dec 2012

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.

27 Nov 2012 - 27 Nov 2012

At the Gates of the Orient: From Prince Dimitrie Cantemir to Anton Pann

We are now fully booked for the Gates of the Orient concert and are unable to receive further confirmations.   Many thanks to all of you who reserved a place and we look forward to seeing you on the 27th! The Romanian Cultural Institute and the Yunus Emre

15 Nov 2012 - 15 Nov 2012

The Sound of Transylvania at the London Jazz Festival 2012

We are delighted to present Romanian saxophonist/composer Nicolas Simion in his first appearance at the  London Jazz Festival.   Already known to the London audience for his spectacular UK debut at the Jazz Café in 2010, a project also organized by the Romanian

1 Nov 2012 - 1 Nov 2012

The Michelangelo Quartet promises a soirée of exquisite virtuosity at the Enescu Concert Series

In November, the critically acclaimed Michelangelo Quartet premieres at the Enescu Concert Series with a superb choice of Enescu, Cherubini, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven. Highly praised for the collective virtuosity and understanding of the great scores, as