The Skylark: A Celebration of Romanian Music – Recital by Pianist Dana Ciocârlie

The Romanian Cultural Institute in London is delighted to present internationally acclaimed Romanian pianist Dana Ciocârlie in a special piano recital celebrating Romania’s National Day, as part of its long-established Enescu Concerts Series. The event is organised in partnership with the Embassy of Romania in the United Kingdom.

Inspired by Ciocârlia (The Skylark), one of Romania’s most recognisable traditional songs, the programme brings together works by George Enescu, Dinu Lipatti, Paul Constantinescu, Violeta Dinescu and Béla Bartók. From the rhythms of traditional dances to the lyrical landscapes of Moldova, the recital culminates in Enescu’s celebrated Romanian Rhapsody No. 1, performed in the pianist’s own transcription, offering audiences an evocative journey through Romania’s musical and literary heritage.

Programme

Ciocârlia (The Skylark) – Traditional Romanian song

Paul Constantinescu – Trei piese în stil popular românesc (Three Pieces in Romanian Folk Style)

Dinu Lipatti – Nocturnă pe o temă din Moldova (Nocturne on a Moldavian Theme)