Events

21 Nov 2013 - 21 Nov 2013

"Trajan 1900". British Star Richard Johnson Introduces Mircea Drăgan's Film "The Column" at the Romanian Cinematheque

In Romanian with English subtitles. Columna (The Column), a grand cinematic chronicle presenting one of the most consequential moments in European history, screens at the Romanian Cinemateque in the presence of its leading star Richard Johnson. The screening is part of Trajan

20 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013

EUNIC London Annual Conference: Europe – Why Bother? Artists and Intellectuals Respond to Europe

We are delighted to host the 4th edition of one of EUNIC London's flagship programmes, the annual conference of international cultural cooperation and cultural diplomacy. The event will bring together some great European names in the arts, academia and public affairs

11 Nov 2013 - 11 Nov 2013

Special Screening: "Wild Carpathia" III

The third and last episode in the popular Wild Carpathia series takes us to Northern Romania and the Maramureş - one of the most picturesque regions in The Carpathians. Presenter Charlie Ottley and his companions also explore the scenic views of Moldova and Bucovina, where

7 Nov 2013 - 7 Nov 2013

Nostalgic Vibes in the Enescu Concerts Series

Romanian-trained Albanian violinist Alda Dizdari, praised for her suave interpretations, makes her debut in the Enescu Concerts Series with a recital full of melancholic fervour, which brings to life the enchanting harmonies of La Belle Epoque. Alda will be accompanied by

21 Oct 2013 - 21 Oct 2013

Inside Romanianness

Alex Drace-Francis and Ruxandra Trandafoiu, the authors of the newest Western incursions into our national soul - The Traditions of Invention. Romanian Social and Ethnic Stereotypes in Historical Context (Brill Publishers, 2013) and, respectively, Diaspora Online. Identity

20 Oct 2013 - 20 Oct 2013

Renowned Chilingirian Quartet and special guests perform Enescu’s magnificent String Octet at Southbank Centre

The Romanian Cultural Institute and The London Chamber Music Society are proud to present George Enescu's magnificent String Octet within the 2013-2014 Classical Season at Southbank Centre, the Purcell Room. Alongside Enescu's masterpiece, the programme features

6 Oct 2013 - 13 Oct 2013

Romanian Cultural Days in Reykjavik

Romanian Cultural Days in Reykjavik is a festival of discovery.   We are proud to present a wonderful range of events, featuring acclaimed artists and intellectuals as well as the best of Romanian classical and contemporary music, film, spoken word, wine & cuisine.

10 Oct 2013 - 13 Oct 2013

Romanian heavyweights at the 57th edition of the BFI London Film Festival

In its fourth year, our partnership with the British Film Institute brings to London 2013's best Romanian films and helmers for a series of illuminating events.    Join us for the screening of 2013 Golden Bear winner Child's Pose (Poziţia copilului), followed

6 Oct 2013 - 6 Oct 2013

Theatre Series "Tales Told in Romanian" Opens to the British Public

The funny, intelligent and vibrantly compassionate performance of Once upon a Second Time, by Mimi Brănescu, starring Vlad Zamfirescu and Mirela Oprişor, will open the theatre series Tales Told in Romanian to the British public, after the huge acclaim of the previous shows.

3 Oct 2013 - 3 Oct 2013

Inspiration and Improvisation: a Piano Extravaganza in Celebration of the great conductor and composer Constantin Silvestri

The Romanian Cultural Institute is proud to open its 2013-2014 season of the Enescu Concerts Series with a piano extravaganza celebrating the genius of Constantin Silvestri at 100 years since his birth.   The concert is presented by renowned pianists Anda Anastasescu and

27 Sep 2013 - 27 Sep 2013

Romanian Mihai Ritivoiu is September’s “Pianist of the World” at St. Martin-in-the-Fields

We're back in St. Martin-in-the-Fields' most popular concert series, Pianist of the World, with a recital offered by indefatigable and talented musician Mihai Ritivoiu. The programme includes pieces by revered Romanian composer George Enescu and by the great Maurice

26 Sep 2013 - 26 Sep 2013

"Between Clay and Star": Astounding Voices of Romanian Verse in English Translation

We are delighted to host the launch of the Modern Poetry in Translation summer issue Between Clay and Star including a feature on Romanian poetry. Five of the most exciting Romanian poets, whose work spans the twentieth and twenty-first century, Ana Blandiana, Gellu