Events Archive: 2008
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Contemporary Romanian films @ Tate Britain A showcase of award winning Romanian shorts selected by critic & TIFF director Mihai Chirilov. Part of Late at Tate Britain's Renewal programme.
When: Friday 2 January 2009, 6.00 - 9.30 pm;
Where: Tate Britain, London.
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Enescu Society Gala Concert @ ICR London In celebration of Romania's National Day, gala concert with internationally-acclaimed Romanian soprano Nelly Miricioiu and pianist David Harper. The programme included works by Enescu, Verdi, Donizetti, Rossini - and also a very special piece of news.
When: 4 December 2008, 7 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute, London. More details
The Gospel Manuscript of Neamt Lecture by Dr. Elena Ene D-Vasilescu on the medieval Manuscript written and illuminated in 1429 in the Romanian Monastery of Neamt by monk Gavril Uric.
When: 9 December 2008, 5 pm;
Where: Centre for the Study of the Book, Seminar Room, New Bodleian Library, Oxford. More details
Illustrate This! An exhibition on the uses of artists' diaries and notebooks featuring works by Romanian & Yorkshire illustrators. Curator: Gabriela Boiangiu.
When: 12 October - 9 December 2008; Private view: Saturday 11 Oct, 12-2 pm;
Where: Dean Clough Gallery Halifax, HX3 5AX.
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The Romanian Lesson @ FACT Liverpool A showcase of the best recent Romanian shorts, selected by critic & TIFF director Mihai Chirilov. Followed by Q&A with director Marian Crisan, winner of the Palme d'Or for Best Short at Cannes 2008.
When: 2 December 2008, 6.30 pm;
Where: The Box, FACT, 88 Wood Street, Liverpool.
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Clara B. @ What's Art Doc? Festival UK premiere screening of the Romanian-French co-production directed by Alexandru Solomon and Corinne Ibram. Part of EUNIC London's What's Art Doc? Festival, with screenings of exciting European documentaries at several venues in London (18 November - 8 December).
When: 20 November 2008, 7 pm;
Where: Austrian Cultural Forum, 28 Rutland Gate, London SW7 1PQ. More details
Romanian Christmas Customs Christmas carols performance by Colinda group brings to life ancient stories with mythical characters: The Goat, The Bear, The Star and The Small Plough.
When: 30 November & 1 December 2008;
Where: Covent Garden Market, London & Observatory Shopping Centre, Slough.
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Have You Ever Bartered Before? The first UK solo show of Romanian artist Péter Szabó, following his residency at the Romanian Cultural Institute in the Attic Arts programme. With an artist's talk by curator Attila Tordai before the opening.
When: 31 Oct - 28 Nov 2008; Artist's talk: Friday 31 Oct, 6.30 pm; Opening: 8 - 10 pm; Where: Departure Community Arts Centre, 649 Commercial Road, London
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Ciprian Muresan @ The Drawing Room Romanian artist Ciprian Muresan takes part in the group show TINA at The Drawing Room Gallery. The exhibition explores the social effects of the collapse of communism, relationships between capitalism and ideas of liberty and history. Conceived by Olivia Plender.
When: 9 October - 30 November 2008; Private View: 8 October, 6-8.30 pm;
Where: The Drawing Room, London. More details
New Romanian Shorts @ Cinecity Brighton Film Festival A showcase of the best recent Romanian shorts, selected by critic & TIFF director Mihai Chirilov. Followed by Q&A with director Gabriel Sarbu (Life's Hard).
When: 27 November 2008, 8 pm;
Where: Sallis Benney Theatre, University of Brighton, Brighton.
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Sherban Lupu and the Peasant Virtuosos of Romania Celebrated Romanian-born violinist Sherban Lupu joined by Romanian folk musicians will perform a unique concert of virtuoso romantic repertoire.
When: 26 Nov 2008, 7 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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Festival of Art & Music @ ICR London ProPatrimonio photography of threatened Romanian villages, towns and buildings. Carpets by Victoria Berbecaru, Maria Nistor, Iulian and Maria Mihalachi. Paintings by Celia Ward and village life documentaries by Klaus Lückert. Concert of classical and folk music with Sherban Lupu and the Peasant Virtuosos of Romania.
When: 24-26 Nov 2008; Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Romanian Connections @ Liverpool Do not miss The Ball & Waiting for Godot - two outstanding theatre productions by 'Radu Stanca' National Theatre of Sibiu at Liverpool European Capital of Culture 2008.
When: 18 & 20 November, 7 pm;
Where: The Contemporary Urban Centre, Liverpool.
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The Icon: the Life-giving Water of the Romanian Orthodoxy An exhibition of Christian Orthodox icons by Romanian artist Aurelia Chiriac Carabinieru. A Romanca Society event with support from the Romanian Embassy and the Romanian Cultural Institute.
When: 11-20 November 2008, Mon to Fri 9 - 5 pm. Private view: Monday 10 November, 7 - 9 pm. Where: Romanian Cultural Institute, London. More details
The Need for Uncertainty A new installation by acclaimed Romanian artist Mircea Cantor addressing notions of displacement and co-existent communities.
When: 13 September - 9 November 2008. Exhibition preview: Friday 12 Sep, 6-8 pm;
Where: Arnolfini, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA.
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Enescu Society November Concert @ ICR London Anda Anastasescu (piano), Nicholas Carpenter (clarinet) and Huw Morgan (trumpet) perform Enescu, Silvestri, Vieru, Debussy and Martinu.
When: 6 Nov 2008, 7-9 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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Romanian @ Language Show Romania joins the 160 exhibitors showcasing the diverse cultural energy of language teaching and learning. Exhibition stand, interactive seminar and a virtual tour of Romania with traditional dance and music by Timisul ensemble.
When: 31 Oct - 2 Nov 2007, 10 am - 6 pm;
Where: Olympia 2, Hammersmith Road, London. More details
Man with a Violin We are happy to host the world-premiere of the Man with a Violin performance: fresh, witty contemporary music theatre realised as a chamber opera. With: Alexander Balanescu (violin), Warren Wills (piano), Chantelle Duncan, Steve Trowell & Tina Jones (vocals).
When: 27 Oct 2008, 3-5 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
INMER Event You are kindly invited to an event organised by The National Institute for the Memory of the Romanian Exile and hosted by ICR London. Programme: presentation by INMER President Dinu Zamfirescu and screening of two documentaries by TV film-maker Marilena Rotaru: The Diamond Wedding of King Mihai with Queen Ana and Nelly Miricioiu (in Romanian).
When: 7 October 2008, 6 pm; Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
Alexander Scherbakov & Madalina Slav @ ICR London The second season of the Enescu Society concert series starts with a recital by celebrated musicians Alexander Scherbakov (violin) and Madalina Slav (piano). In the programme: Enescu, Bach, Schubert and Prokofiev.
When: 2 October 2008, 7-9 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute, London. More details
Shortfusion @ Cambridge Film Festival A showcase of the best new Romanian shorts, introduced by critic & TIFF director Mihai Chirilov.
When: 26 September 2008, 2:45 pm;
Where: Arts Picturehouse, Cambridge.
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The Map of Thoughts Radical performance with choreographers Maria Baroncea and Eduard Gabia at the dancEUnion Festival.
When: 21 September 2008, 6 pm;
Where: Southbank Centre, Purcell Room.
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Romanian Village Artefacts Hand-carved and painted dowry chests, peasant costumes and jewelries by Romanian ethnographer Aurelia Pomponiu.
When: 15 - 19 September 2008, 9 - 5 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute, London.
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Romanian artists @ The Mayor's Thames Festival Hand-carved antique dowry chests and wood-painting demonstrations by Aurelia Pomponiu, traditional music from Master Marin Predusel and Virtuozii Gorjului in a celebration of London and its river.
When: 13 & 14 September 2008, noon-10.00 pm;
Where: South Bank riverside walkway. More details
Enescu Society Concert Season @ ICR London A retrospective glance at the Society's first chamber music season complete with footage from the events.
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Infanta: User's Guide @ Edinburgh Fringe Festival Award-winning playwright Saviana Stanescu's presents her latest work in the gripping interpretation of Erika Blaxland-Lange. Directed by Vasile Nedelcu.
When: 31 July - 10 August, 7.05 pm;
Where: The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh.
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New Bucharest Market @ LFA '08 Cristi Puiu's latest short | displaced furniture |city-grid carpets | polystyrene-filled canvas body of the Dacia, Romania's all-time iconic car | Romanian art & architecture project curated by Mihnea Mircan at the London Festival of Architecture 2008.
When: 20 June - 20 July 2008; Opening: 20 June, 7 - 9 pm, in the presence of architects and artists. Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London More details
Evicting the Ghost @ LFA '08 A debate on totalitarian urban and social space and its often problematic post-totalitarian uses. Keynote speakers Alex Axinte & Cristi Borcan (Studiobasar), Dr. Malcom Quinn and Jonathan Lahey Dronsfield. Chaired by Daniel Serafimovski.
When: 15 July 2008, 7 - 9 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London More details
Plush Festival Ensemble @ ICR Londra The Enescu Octet and more. Grand closing concert of the 2007/2008 Enescu Society series features an outstanding line-up of world class musicians.
When: 3 July 2008, 7 - 9 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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What Makes a Better City @ LFA '08 A debate on strategies of architectural, urban and social action for a better future of the cities we live in. Keynote speakers Doru Frolu and Dorin Stefan (TransCentral Urban Bucharest). Special guest Peter Bishop (Director Design for London).
When: 24 June 2008, 7 - 9 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Fear: A Survey of Bed Linen The first UK solo show of Romanian artist Aneli Munteanu, following her residency at the Romanian Cultural Institute in the Attic Arts programme.
When: Preview Thursday 5th June, 6.30-9 pm. Exhibition continues until 21st June.
Where: Seven Seven Gallery, 75-77 Broadway Market London Fields, Londra E8 4PH. More details
Taraf Transilvan @ Exhibition Road Music Day Authentic folk music from Romania in a festival that celebrates the diversity of international culture.
When: 21 June 2008;
Where: Institut Français & Kensington Gardens, London.
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Trigon @ Pulse Festival Do not miss brilliant compositions of jazz, rock and Romanian folk music from Trigon band at the Pulse Festival of Central & Eastern European Music.
When: 14, 15 June 2008;
Where: Bernie Spain Gardens, South Bank, Londra | Komedia, Brighton.
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"Transylvania" @ ICR Londoon UK travel author and heritage expert, Bronwen Riley, launches her latest book: Transylvania. With photographs by established Romanian photographer Dan Dinescu. A live concert by Balkan music band Mukka will follow.
When: 11 June 2008, 7 - 9 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute, London.
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Romanian Piano Trio @ ICR London Professional and innovative trio are the June guests of the Enescu Society concert series. Violinist Alexandru Tomescu will be playing his Stradivarius-Elder violin, arguably the most famous musical instrument in Romania.
When: 5 June 2008, 7 - 9 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
The Amsterdams in London Urban indie sounds from one of the most exciting young Romanian bands hits the Dublin Castle in Camden Town.
When: 3 June 2008, 7.45 pm;
Where: The Dublin Castle, 94 Parkway, London, NW1 7AN.
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The Need for Uncertainty The first UK solo exhibition of celebrated Romanian artist Mircea Cantor at the Modern Art Oxford.
When: 2 April - 1 June 2008;
Where: Modern Art Oxford, 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP.
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Peter Szabo @ Attic Arts We are happy to welcome visual artist Peter Szabo, who moves to London c/o the Attic Arts programme.
When: 1 - 30 May 2008;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London & London City Mission.
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Book Launch: Hammer and Tickle The story of communism told through its subversive jokes by Ben Lewis. Accompanied by a cartoon exhibition signed by Mihai Stanescu and special performance by Douglas Fishbone.
When: 29 May 2008, 7 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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Fanfare Vagabontu @ Queen Elizabeth Hall Now in its third year, the Balkan Fever London festival kicks off at the Southbank Centre with an exciting double bill: lively and original music from the Romanian brass band Fanfare Vagabontu and oriental rhythms from the Turkish clarinet star Selim Sesler.
When: 10 May 2008, 7.30 pm;
Where: The Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank Centre, London. More details
Alina & Friends Gala Ballet @ Queen Elizabeth Hall World-renowned Romanian ballerina Alina Cojocaru is joined by fellow Royal Ballet principal dancer Johan Kobborg and The Manning Camerata in a charity gala in support of Hospices of Hope.
When: 7 May 2008, 7 - 9.30 pm;
Where: The Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank Centre, London. More details
Laura Buruiana & Eduard Stan @ ICR London Celebrated cellist Laura Buruiana and pianist Eduard Stan team up for a recital in the established Enescu Society concert series.
When: 1 May 2008, 7 - 9 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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Romania @ The London Book Fair 2008 The Romanian Cultural Institute is set to organize Romania's national stand at the 2008 London Book Fair. The stand will include 25 major publishing houses and 4 publishing associations who look forward to take part in one of the world's leading forums for the business of publishing.
When: 14-16 April 2008;
Where: Earls Court, London. More details
A tribute to our language Classical music concert given by soprano Gabriela Istoc and pianist Silvan Negrutiu to celebrate Romanian language and culture in Oxford.
When: 13 April 2008;
Where: St Cross College, Oxford.
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Romanian cinema @ Edinburgh Do not miss the award-winning California Dreamin' (Endless) by Cristian Nemescu and The Paper Will Be Blue by Radu Muntean at the New Europe Film Festival.
When: 4, 5 April 2008;
Where: Filmhouse Cinema, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9BZ.
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Luiza Borac @ ICR London Celebrated pianist, winner of the 2007 BBC Music Magazine Award, is back on the stage of the Romanian Cultural Institute. Our April gift for chamber music connoisseurs in the Enescu Society concert series.
When: 3 April 2008, 7.00-9.00 pm; ;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute, London.
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Cold Waves @ London International Documentary Film Festival UK premiere screening of the latest film by acclaimed Romanian director Alexandru Solomon. Followed by Q&A with director, journalist Nestor Ratesh from Radio Free Europe and film critic Adina Bradeanu.
When: 2 April 2008, 6.30 pm;
Where: Barbican Centre Screen 2, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS. More details
4, 3, 2 countdown Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or winner film 4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days opens in London on 4 January at the Curzon Mayfair & the Renoir cinema followed by a nationwide UK release from 11 January.
We are happy to support the promotion of this outstanding piece of Romanian film-making.
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Dan Perjovschi @ LFE Due to a last minute change from the organisers, the debate On the Idea of Europe in the Arts chaired by Hans Ulrich Obrist has been canceled. As a result, Romanian artist Dan Perjovschi will lecture at the European Action and the Arts workshop. We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope you would be able to join us.
When: 16 March 2008, 2.45 pm; Where: Banqueting Hall, Chelsea College of the
Arts, 16 John Islip Street, London SW1P 4JU. More details
Voces String Quartet @ ICR London March brings the acclaimed Voces String Quartet to feature in the Enescu Society concert series. Not to be missed by classical music lovers!
When: 6 March 2008, 7 - 9 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute, London.
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Dan Acostioaei @ Tate Modern Romanian artist Dan Acostioaei takes part in the group show Iluminations at Tate Modern. The exhibition explores gestures, objects and spaces that shape or express belief.
When: 14 December 2007 - 24 February 2008;
Private view: Thursday 13 December, 6.45 - 8.45pm;
Where: Level 2 Gallery, Tate Modern, London. More details
Romanians @ Eat Our Shorts 2008 Three young Romanian film makers are the guests of the 6th Nahemi - Shorts Film Festival at the British Film Institute.
When: 19, 20 February 2008;
Where: BFI Southbank, London.
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Architects in progress Romanian artists & architects come to London to develop a creative project for the London Festival of Architecture 2008.
When: 11-14 February 2008;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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Attic Arts continues We welcome visual artist Ramona Poenaru who takes up residence at the Institute in the Attic Arts programme.
When: 16 January - 10 February 2008;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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Ensemble Raro @ ICR London This month's concert in the Enescu Society series welcomes the Ensemble Raro quintet for a special concert of Mozart, Brahms and of course Enescu.
When: 7 February 2008, 7.00-9.00 pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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Attic Arts Application deadline for the Attic Arts residency programme. The residency offers time and space for Romanian artists to research innovative ideas, create new work and network with professionals in the field.
When: by 31 January 2008;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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Stavropoleos Three concerts of Byzantine music by Romanian Psalmodic Group Stavropoleos.
When: 18, 19, 20 January 2008;
Where: Leeds Parish Church, Romanian Orthodox Parish of Saint Macarios the Great.
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6 months away For those of you curious about how we spent the first 6 months of the Institute in London, from bricks&mortar to an intro into Romanian arts&culture, here is our video-diary.
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