Events

18 Dec 2015 - 20 Dec 2015

Nicolas Simion: A Jazzy Hymn to Nativity

We conclude our musical 2015 with a jazzy celebration at the famous Vortex Jazz Club as Romanian saxophonist and composer Nicolas Simion joins Hannes Riepler (guitar),Mick Coady (bass) and Jon Scott (drums) for two evenings of Christmas-inspired themes and jingles.

17 Dec 2015 - 17 Dec 2015

Enescu's 'Romanian Rhapsody' at Cadogan Hall

We are getting ready to welcome the festive winter season with a grand concert presented by the Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of London, under the baton of Christopher Petrie, and world-renowned pianist Leslie Howard. The concert features George Enescu's impassioned

16 Dec 2015 - 16 Dec 2015

1 Belgrave Square: From Mortar to Light

A light & sound homage to the 160+ years of one of the most beautiful houses in London, now fully restored to its shining glory, and a reverence to all the amazing characters who have been lodged here and the wonderful artists who breathe life into it every day. Video

12 Dec 2015 - 13 Dec 2015

The Ethereal Sound of Christmas

Join us for an evening of celestial arpeggios from the old Byzantine tradition in the company of acclaimed men choir'Nectarie Protopsaltul'. Performed with refrained solemnity and religious gusto by one of the best Romanian men choirs, the uplifting melodies of

10 Dec 2015 - 10 Dec 2015

The Tragicomic Condition: An Evening with Matei Vişniec

Join us for the launch of Matei Vişniec's 'How to Explain the History of Communism to Mental Patients and Other Plays', the first anthology in English of the Romanian theatre's most prolific and revered contemporary playwright.  'How to Explain

21 Oct 2015 - 8 Dec 2015

A Romanian Docuhistory at UCL SSEES’ Centenary Film Festival

Part of the renowned University College London, The School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) is celebrating 100 years as academic gateway to the East European cultures and societies, through a series of commemorative events. Among various festivities,

3 Dec 2015 - 3 Dec 2015

“The Carmen of the 20th Century” Sings for the National Day of Romania

Legendary mezzo-soprano Viorica Cortez, hailed as the Carmen of the 20th Century, is this year's star of our traditional Gala Recital dedicated to the celebration of the National Day of Romania. The great singer will be joined by pianist Alina Pavalache

1 Dec 2015 - 1 Dec 2015

Bogdan Costache and Andrada Brisc at St Martin-in-the-Fields

The Romanian series at St Martin-in-the-Fields, a decade of tumultuous virtuosity and exuberant youthfulness, continues with the recital of violonist Bogdan Costache and pianistAndrada Brisc. The two promising performers will deliver a programme comprising timeless pieces

28 Aug 2015 - 28 Nov 2015

George Tomaziu: The Artist Who Came in From the Cold

George Tomaziu, a painter by vocation and spy by necessity, could have descended directly from the pages of a Graham Green or John le Carré novel. He joined the MI6 during the first years of the WWII in order to fight the Nazis who had occupied much of Europe. He later

28 Nov 2015 - 28 Nov 2015

Edinburgh Celebrates The National Day of Romania

Romania's most important day is celebrated for the first time in the Scottish capital with a gala concert offered by two outstanding musicians and hosted by the majestic St John's Church. Endearing soprano Roxana Niţe is joined by her equally talented pianist

16 Nov 2015 - 27 Nov 2015

Snapshots of Transylvania: The Saxon Heritage

Transylvania in Transition, an exhibition signed by photographer Simon Brown and made in collaboration with the Global Heritage Fund, opens at the RCI London as part of a series of events dedicated to British artists and travellers who, throughout time, have revealed the

12 Nov 2015 - 12 Nov 2015

Grete Tartler in conversation with Edmund de Waal

Acclaimed Romanian poet Grete Tartler and best-selling author and ceramist Edmund de Waal discuss the Romanian roots and enduring international influence of the great poet Paul Celan. The exchange is followed by Edmund de Waal's launching of his highly acclaimed new