Delighted to reunite with Artexim, organiser of the George Enescu International Festival and Competition, for our May recital in the Enescu Concerts Series. The event celebrated last Thursday the upcoming 20th edition of the George Enescu Competition taking place in Bucharest this autumn. The evening opened with a welcome address by RCI London Director Aura Woodward, followed by a conversation between Cristina Uruc, Executive Director of the George Enescu Competition, and jou

Europe Day 2026 was celebrated in London 🇪🇺✨🇷🇴 On the occasion of Europe Day, the Romanian Cultural Institute in London and Ambasada României în Regatul Unit al Marii Britanii şi Irlandei de Nord / The Embassy of Romania proudly represented Romania at the “Visit Europe in One Day” event, organised on Tuesday, 5 May, at Sinfonia Smith Square 🎶🏛️ by the European institutions in London, together with diplomatic missions and cultural institutes. The event celebrated Europe’

🎶 Last night, we hosted a truly inspiring evening as part of the Enescu Concerts Series, celebrating the energy and artistry of a new generation of Romanian pianists. The event opened with a warm welcome address by Aura Woodward, director of RCI London, setting the tone for an evening dedicated to emerging talent and musical excellence. 🇷🇴 Organised in partnership with ARTA CLASICA Cultural Association (Iași), under the guidance of Professor Ioana Stănescu, the recital bro

✨ A wonderful evening celebrating music, talent, and the growing British–Romanian cultural connection! Last week, the Romanian Cultural Institute in London hosted a special event within the Enescu Concerts Series, shining a spotlight on the International Salbek Opera Masterclass and Festival - a young and charming Romanian festival whose 4th edition will take place this year, between 18 - 23 August. The evening opened with welcoming remarks by RCI London deputy director Raluc

On Friday evening, we had the pleasure of presenting an inspiring recital by the remarkable pianist Andrei Gologan, as part of the International Piano in the Elms Festival. Performing at World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, Andrei Gologan captivated the audience with a programme spanning several musical eras, from French Baroque elegance to the Romantic and modern repertoire. His interpretation combined intellectual depth, poetic refinement and a remarkable clarity of musical ar

✨ On Thursday evening, the Romanian Cultural Institute in London hosted the March recital in the Enescu Concert Series, featuring two outstanding young Romanian musicians who are rapidly gaining international recognition: soprano Ana Godoroja and pianist Andra Băcilă. 🎶 The concert, entitled Tale of a Woman, was warmly received by a large and enthusiastic audience and took listeners on a musical journey celebrating female sensitivity, strength and resilience. Dedicated to Wo

Last week we had the joy of opening the Brâncuși 150 Season with an immersive multidisciplinary event - and what an evening it was! ✨ A full house and an incredibly enthusiastic audience filled our historic building at 1 Belgrave Square for a celebration that unfolded across music, visual art, technology, and reflection. The evening opened with welcoming remarks from RCI London director Aura Woodward, who introduced the Institute’s wider programme of events dedicated to this

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London recently hosted a special evening marking the publication, by Doubleday, of Fiona Sampson’s "Becoming George" - an outstanding new biography that has already attracted significant critical acclaim and excellent reviews. The event was opened by RCI London director Aura Woodward, who welcomed the audience and presented the dynamic structure of the evening, emphasising the value of such initiatives for Romanian–British cultural dialogue

🎶 Last night, we had the pleasure of hosting the opening concert of the 2026 Enescu Concerts Series with a vibrant performance by The Morello Quartet. The evening was opened by RCI London director Aura Woodward, marking the start of a new season of chamber music at the Institute and celebrating the longest-running programme of the Romanian Cultural Institute in London. 🎻 Violinists Anna Caban and Ana Popescu-Deutsch, violist Kesari Pundarika, and cellist Elliott Bailey offe

✨🎵On 4 December, the Romanian Cultural Institute in London hosted a gala recital within its longest-running and most acclaimed permanent programme, the “Enescu Concert Series”, dedicated to celebrating Romania’s National Day. The evening featured two outstanding Romanian-British musicians, both graduates of the Royal Academy of Music: mezzosoprano Adriana Festeu and pianist Cristian Sandrin. 🎶🎹 The event was opened by Aura Woodward, Director of ICR London, who welcomed the

Brings Back Romanian Musicians at EFG London Jazz Festival What an electrifying night at the EFG London Jazz Festival! 🎶🎉 🎹 The Romanian Cultural Institute London was proud to present the acclaimed pianist and composer Sorin Zlat and his project Changing Times as part of the 2025 EFG London Jazz Festival. It was a dynamic performance that moved across multiple musical genres, reflecting both the universality of music and the innovative spirit of Romanian jazz. Sorin Zlat w

"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

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

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

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

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

RCI London with the Edinburgh International Festival Masters of classical music in the Scottish capital! We were proud to return to the 2025 Edinburgh International Festival as a cultural partner, marking the revival of a fruitful relationship after more than a decade, presenting an exceptional chamber music concert featuring the internationally acclaimed Belcea Quartet. Founded in 1994 by violinist Corina Belcea – one of the most celebrated Romanian musicians on the internat

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

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

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