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ConTempo Quartet Presents
"ForestAria" in the Enescu Concerts Series What an unforgettable evening at the Romanian Cultural Institute in London! For our November recital in the Enescu Concerts Series , we were delighted to present “ ForestAria ”, a truly original fusion of contemporary music and visual art, curated by Diana Gheorghiu and organised with the Romanian Association of Music Performers (UCIMR). The event was opened with a welcome address by RCI London director Aura Woodward . In this progr
Nov 7, 2025


Pianist Kira Frolu in Recital in the City Music
Society Young Artists Series The young and highly talented Romanian-British pianist Kira Frolu delighted an enthusiastic audience of over 100 people during a lunchtime recital co-organised by the Romanian Cultural Institute in London in London as part of the prestigious City Music Society series dedicated to emerging musicians. Held in the stunning 12th-century church of St Bartholomew the Great, the recital featured Enescu’s Suite No. 3, Op. 18, alongside Mussorgsky’s cel
Oct 9, 2025


Acclaimed Mezzosoprano Ruxandra Donose
and Pianist Sergiu Tuhuțiu in Recital at RCI London Yesterday evening, our elegant Enescu Room, host of the Romanian Cultural Institute in London's most appreciated permanent programme, Enescu Concerts Series, welcomed a stunning duo - mezzo-soprano Ruxandra Donose and pianist Sergiu Tuhuțiu , who have been working together for over 12 years! The numerous and enthusiastic audience rewarded the musicians with standing ovations and thoroughly enjoyed the carefully selected pro
Oct 2, 2025


RCI for Open House Festival 2025
Romanian art, design, and music while exploring the history of a fantastic building! Contemporary art and textile art exhibitions, a recital, a talk on craftsmanship and regenerative fashion, as well as exciting (hi)stories about our architectural gem @ 1 Belgrave Square from 18 to 21 September | 11am - 5pm
Sep 21, 2025


Echoes of Enchantment:
Romanian Masters of Music and Poetry A celebration dedicated to George Enescu and Mihai Eminescu! Last weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting a beautiful recital at the Romanian Cultural Institute in London - a musical journey through the works of Romanian masters, performed with exceptional sensitivity and mastery by sopranos Rodica Vica and Ilona Sofia Nastase , joined by pianist Andrada Maria Paşcu . A testament to the power of music and poetry to transcend time, langua
Sep 20, 2025


"Queen Marie of Romania"
A Unique Promenade Opera Experience One queen. One hour. One unforgettable evening. A spectacular venue brought to life by music. Last week, our grand building in 1 Belgrave Square, once again, became the residence of the Romanian Royal Family as we continued to celebrate in style Queen Marie of Romania 150 Season! This time, it was immersive, promenade contemporary opera at its best! With stunning voices, period costumes straight from the Royal Shakespeare Company and gifted
Jul 11, 2025


"Enescu 70" - in the Enescu Concerts Series
A Celebration of Voice, Myth, and Memory Enescu's music only: myth meets melody, the past speaks in the voice of the eternal present! A night to remember at the Romanian Cultural Institute in London , as we paid tribute to Romania’s greatest composer, George Enescu, marking seventy years since his passing. Enescu 70 offered a rare and richly textured encounter with the visionary artist whose music seamlessly blended Romanian folk traditions with European modernism. In partne
Jun 5, 2025


George Enescu International Festival
Preview in the Enescu Concerts Series A truly special event featuring pianist George Todică, journalist Peter Quantrill, the Festival's Production Coordinator, Graziella Duma We are delighted to host a special event we organised in partnership with Artexim , showcasing the George Enescu Festival , Romania’s most prestigious classical music platform. 🎼💎 The George Enescu Festival is more than just Romania's most prestigious classical music festival; it is an international c
May 22, 2025


Beloved Operatic Arias and Lieder
Masterfully Presented by Soprano Mădălina Stan and Pianist Lidia Butnariu On Tuesday evening, the Romanian Cultural Institute in London had the pleasure of welcoming two distinguished Romanian musicians to Belgravia– soprano Madalina Stan and pianist Lidia Butnariu. They presented a thrilling programme of arias and lieder by Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, Debussy, and celebrated Romanian composers Enescu, Dendrino, and Calin Huma. We are grateful to H.E. Laura Popescu , the Ambass
Apr 29, 2025


A Peek into the Fascinating World of Opera
Bucharest National Opera House in the Enescu Concerts Series Thu 04 Apr | Romanian Cultural Institute Standing ovations from a sold-out hall last night for soprano Iulia Isaev, tenor Alin Stoica and pianist Liana Mares! It was a dream recital featuring unique, internationally acclaimed Romanian voices organised within our Enescu Concerts Series in partnership with Opera Națională București / Romanian National Opera in Bucharest. The concert took place in the presence of Maes
Apr 4, 2025


Amazing Pianist Alexandra Dariescu
Joins The Academy of St Martin in the Fields in an Unmissable Concert Pianist Alexandra Dariescu is one of Romania’s brightest stars. We were thrilled to host the launch of her 9th album at The Romanian Cultural Institute in London. Born in Iasi, Alexandra Dariescu is a classical concert pianist, educator, mentor and producer. In recent years, she performed on the world’s most prestigious stages, from Albert Hall, Wigmore and Carnegie Hall to Concertgebouw and Musikverein, a
Mar 21, 2025


Paul Celan at 105: Symposium & Piano Recital
A symposium and piano recital celebrating the legacy of Paul Celan, 105 years after his birth. The Romanian Cultural Institute in London dedicated an entire day of events to the multifaceted, exceptional, and tragic personality of Romanian-born, internationally acclaimed French poet of the German language, Paul Celan , and his profound influence on contemporary art. The series of events, which included a symposium, a roundtable discussion, a piano recital, and a private view
Mar 20, 2025


Oculi Ensemble
to Inaugurate the 2025 Enescu Concerts Series Stellar performance by Oculi Ensemble at Romanian Cultural Institute in London to kick off our 2025 Enescu Concert Series! We were thrilled to welcome Charlotte Scott and Emma Parker - violin, Sascha Bota - viola, Nathaniel Boyd & Tim Posner – cello, who performed majestically works by George Enescu, Franz Schubert and Maria Moraru. The Enescu Concerts Series is the most extensive and most successful programme of the Romania
Feb 6, 2025


Teodora Brody and London Symphony Orchestra
in Concert for the National Day of Romania An incredible evening of music from Teodora Brody's album "Rhapsody" Sat 30 Nov | LSO St Luke's, Jerwood Hall To mark Romania’s special day, Romanian Cultural Institute in London presented “RHAPSODY”, an incredible evening of music featuring Romanian visionary jazz singer Teodora Brody and the acclaimed London Symphony Orchestra . The concert was held at LSO St Luke’s in front of a full house. Conducted by Robert Ziegler, London S
Nov 30, 2024


"The Island" by Anca Damian at BFI
with live accompaniment and Q&A This surreal, captivating Romanian animated tale accompanied by music from the internationally renowned...
Sep 6, 2024
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