'The Man with the Stick' at Whitechapel Gallery

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'The Man with the Stick' at Whitechapel Gallery

One of the most original and recognizable figures of the Paris cultural scene of the 70's and a leading representative of the international avant-garde movement, Andrei Cădere

15/01 - 06/04/2015 @ Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High St., London E1 7QX

'MÄ�iastra - The Untold Story of the Romanian Blouse'

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'Măiastra - The Untold Story of the Romanian Blouse'

This year, we celebrate the National Culture Day together with Grigore Leșe, Romania's most beloved bard, who brought into light and works to keep alive some of the most impressive

15/01 - 16/02/2015

The Enescu Month in London: Concerts, exhibition, talk

Music

The Enescu Month in London: Concerts, exhibition, talk

The Enescu Month in London (23 January – 7 February 2015) is the culmination of more than 7 uninterrupted years of memorable soirées dedicated to the totemic figure of Romanian

22/01 - 07/02/2015 @ RCI London & Southbank Centre

London Philharmonic Orchestra Chamber Ensemble to Open the 2015 'Enescu Concerts' Series

Music

London Philharmonic Orchestra Chamber Ensemble to Open the 2015 'Enescu Concerts' Series

As part of the 'Enescu Month' in London, the 2014/15 season of the 'Enescu Concerts' Series resumes with the Chamber Ensemble of the London Philharmonic Orchestra performing

05/02/2015 @ Romanian Cultural Institute, 1 Belgrave Square, SW1X8PH

Highlights

Film

Film

We can see the forest by the trees and the sea by the waves, including cinematic waves. Celebrated film-makers are all permanent residents of our cinematic programmes and projects. Our film promotion activity consists inter alia of participation in major festivals, special screenings, exhibitions, minifestivals, information packages and professional representation. And of course there is the Cinematheque. The Romanian Cinematheque.

Literature

Literature

The events pass, the books are here to stay. For RCI London, the promotion of Romanian literature is a perennial priority. Our editorial projects are carried out with the support of the Romanian Cultural Institute’s National Book Centre in Bucharest. The goal is to publish the best in Romanian literature and with the best publishing houses.

Music

Music

Violinists Gabriel Croitoru and Liviu Prunaru bring their hugely successful 'Duel of Violins: Stradivarius vs. Guarnieri' to our 1 Belgrave Square stage. Accompanied by pianist Horia Mihail.

Theatre & Dance

Theatre & Dance

Done in partnership with British or Romanian institutions, our theatrical and dance productions often take place at important festivals or key venues. The promotion of Romanian theatre and dance means also working closely with Barbican Centre, Edinburgh International Festival, Southbank Centre and Siobhan Davies Studios, Theatre Royal Stratford East among others.

Visual arts

Visual arts

Romania’s National Culture Day event is also dedicated to a defining component of traditional life. Made famous by Matisse and a global fashion item by the hippie generation, the Romanian blouse has not seized to be source of inspiration for contemporary fashion designers as proved by 'Măiastra – The Untold Story of the Romanian Blouse', the exhibition that takes one through centuries of craftsmanship and chromatic imagination.

Other events

Other events

As part of the "Enescu Month" in London, James Jolly, Editor-in-chief at The Gramophone chairs a panel of distinguished Enescu specialists and aficionados, which discusses the great composer’s outstanding musical legacy. Accompanied by rare pictures and historical footage, casting an unexpected light on the life and work of George Enescu.

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