Music

Music

RCI London is the most musical institution in Belgrave Square! Classical music, jazz, electro, alternative and folk music are all popular features of our programme. We collaborate with Wigmore Hall, St Martin-in-the-Fields, King’s Place and London Jazz Festival.

The Institute is the home of the Enescu Society, established in 2007. Together with the Institute it organizes the popular Enescu Concerts Series in its chamber music hall.

 

Enescu’s Piano Trio No. 1 in G minor first played in the UK, by the “Brâncuşi” Piano Trio

Enescu’s Piano Trio No. 1 in G minor first played in the UK, by the “Brâncuşi” Piano Trio

On the first day of spring, our atmospheric Enescu Concert Series brings to London one of the most outstanding and widely acclaimed contemporary trios. Praised by critics for their impeccable technique and interpretative subtlety, the “Brâncuşi” Piano Trio will surely offer a stirring performance of showpieces by...

01/03/2012 @ 1 Belgrave Square, SW1X 8PH
Romanian Virtuosos in the Pianists of the World Series

Romanian Virtuosos in the Pianists of the World Series

Romanian musicians are in the spotlight of one of London’s most popular music programmes. The pianist Diana Ionescu will be performing at St Martin-in-the-Fields within the New Music / Young Romanian Musicians in London Series, relaunched in 2011 with the participation of The Mercury Quartet, Matei Bucur Mihăiescu and Victor Nicoară. In...

23/03/2012 @ St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JJ
“The ABBA of Classical Music” @ the Mill Hill Music Club

“The ABBA of Classical Music” @ the Mill Hill Music Club

The Exuberant Contempo String Quartet will bring its unique and eclectic interpreting style to the stage of the Mill Hill Music Club. Alongside them, you will find Dermot Dunne, a versatile and accomplished accordion player who is a frequent prize winner, both at home in Dublin and abroad.  Programme: Schubert - String Quartet No....

25/03/2012 @ Mill Hill Music Club, One Hollies End, Mill Hill Village NW7 2RY
Ancestral Roots and Modern Vibes in One Jazzy Trumpet: Sebastian Burneci

Ancestral Roots and Modern Vibes in One Jazzy Trumpet: Sebastian Burneci

Best described as an “amazing player with an original and wide range of sound” (Alex Sipiagin), Sebastian Burneci will dazzle the legendary 606 Club’s audience, one of the oldest and most prestigious London jazz venues, within our ongoing partnership. Having a thorough training in both classical and jazz music, Sebastian...

29/03/2012 @ 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, London SW10 0QD

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Enescu Concerts Series: virtuosity is back in Belgrave Square

Enescu Concerts Series: virtuosity is back in Belgrave Square

After a series of outstanding performances in 2011, the current Season of the "Enescu Concerts" continues with three internationally-acclaimed musicians and tireless promoters of George Enescu’s work Ilian Gârneţ, Claudia Bara and Justus Grimm. Expect a rare display of virtuosity and...

02/02/2012
Central London, ready to swing by the music of Radu Ropotan and Dan Marginean

Central London, ready to swing by the music of Radu Ropotan and Dan Marginean

Romanian musicians are back in one of the capital’s most popular music programmes. Dan Marginean (piano) and Radu Ropotan (violin) will be performing at St Martin-in-the-Fields within the Young Romanian Musicians in London Series relaunched in 2011 when the programme hosted musicians like: Mercury Quartet, Matei Bucur Mihăiescu...

30/01/2012 @ St Martin in the Fields, London
The maverick of Romanian composition opens our 2012 programme

The maverick of Romanian composition opens our 2012 programme

We cordially invite you to the opening event of our 2012 Programme with an evening of chamber music by the revelation of  Romanian contemporary music, composer and violinist Vlad Maistorovici, on Friday 20 January. The line-up of performers includes award-winning young musicians such as violist Daniel Palmizio, pianist Diana Ionescu,...

20/01/2012 @ 1 Belgrave Square, SW1X 8PH
Victor Nicoară @ St Martin in the Fields

Victor Nicoară @ St Martin in the Fields

Victor Nicoară is the fourth young Romanian musician to appear in the popular New Music Series. Pianist and composer, Victor has distinguished himself as a versatile and accomplished performer through appearances in Europe and beyond the continent. Programme: F. Liszt - Nuages Gris V. Nicoara - 4 Pieces for Piano F. Busoni -...

27/12/2011 @ St Martin in the Fields, London
Gala recital on the National Day of Romania with soprano Alexandra Coman & pianist Livia Teodorescu-Ciocănea

Gala recital on the National Day of Romania with soprano Alexandra Coman & pianist Livia Teodorescu-Ciocănea

This year, on the occasion of the National Day of Romania, we invite you to a gala recital given by Alexandra Coman, the successful and well-known Romanian soprano, together with composer Livia Teodorescu-Ciocănea. They will offer the audience an outstanding programme that includes great operatic arias and songs by Enescu, Puccini, Debussy...

01/12/2011 @ ICR London, 1 Belgrave Square
Lucian Ban and his fabulous octet invited to perform at London Jazz Festival

Lucian Ban and his fabulous octet invited to perform at London Jazz Festival

Acclaimed pianist Lucian Ban, accompanied by an exceptional group of musicians, will perform Enescu Re-Imagined at London Jazz Festival. Conceived by Lucian Ban and John Hebert, the Enescu Re-Imagined project was inspired by the work of the great Romanian composer George Enescu. The project premiered in 2009 at the “George...

20/11/2011 @ Southbank Centre / Purcell Room
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