Events Archive: 2011
Second round of Attic Arts 2011  Applications open for the second round of the Attic Arts 2011 residency programme. The residency offers time and space for Romanian and Moldovan artists to create new projects in collaboration with the Romanian Cultural Institute and London based professionals and institutions.
When: 2 May - 30 June 2011;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details 
Cultural diplomacy residency We launch a new residency programme for Romanian and Moldovan citizens, offering three months of training & coaching in cultural management. Full programme description (in Romanian).
When: 18 May - 20 June 2011;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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Cultural Diplomacy in the 21st Century The Romanian Cultural Institute in London is proud to be a part of the 2nd EUNIC Cultural Diplomacy Seminar (30 June - 1 July) that will bring together a wide range of personalities from the UK and international arts sectors, diplomats and journalists.
When: Fri 1 July 2011, 11.15am;
Where: Europe House, London. More details
Romanian Study Day @ Horniman Museum A preparatory meeting bringing together curators from major British museums with the aim to transform various collections rich in Romanian objects into a memorable event.
When: Fri 24 June 2011, 10.30am - 5pm;
Where: Horniman Museum, London.
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Contemporary Romanian Poets: Bogdan Ghiu The award-winning poet, translator, cultural critic and theorist Bogdan Ghiu joins us for the third event of the poetry series organised in partnership with Poet in the City. Special guest: poet David Harsent.
When: Thu 23 June 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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Silent Strike @ Attic Arts We welcome music composer and sound designer Ioan Titu (aka Silent Strike) who takes up residency at RCI London c/o the Attic Arts programme.
When: 18 April - 18 June 2011;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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A Light on the 10th Floor @ Romanian Cinematheque Malvina Ursianu's film, A Light on the 10th Floor (1984), is a story about finding normalcy and redemption in the most difficult circumstances.
When: Thu 16 June 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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Cornel Sorian & Ooberfuse live @ Leicester Square Theatre We are proud to present Cornel Sorian, the man who composed the official youth anthem of the Papal visit to the UK, and his band OOBERFUSE, featuring visual artist Dan Basu and Percival Quartet, in a much-awaited musical extravaganza made of a punchy blend of Eastern and Western sounds and images.
When: Thu 9 June 2011, 8pm;
Where: Leicester Square Theatre, London. More details
Children's Day @ ICR London The stage is set; the actors are all in place; the puppets have come to life: let the story begin! Join us in the wonderful world of fairy tale and follow Tim and his friends as they discover that growing up is the most serious business.
When: Sat 4 June 2011, 1pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
"Dinu Lipatti" Trio @ ICR London After a row of warmly received recitals in 1 Belgrave Square, the 2010-2011 season of the Enescu Concerts Series is ready for its Grand Finale. The season's closing night will feature "Dinu Lipatti" Trio, one of Berlin's most acclaimed ensembles.
When: Thu 2 June 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Another great year for Romanian films @ London International Documentary Festival Two groundbreaking documentaries will be screened at this year's LIDF: Victoria by Ana Vlad & Adi Voicu and Kapitalism: Our Improved Formula by Alexandru Solomon. Come along and take part in the director Q&As!
When: 21 & 23 May 2011;
Where: Tricycle Cinema & Rich Mix, London. More details
Bound to Art An exhibition showcasing the very best in Romanian graphic illustration and artist's books, including representatives of the most vibrant and diverse art book production. From the 1960s' generation of Geta Bratescu and Stefan Caltia to contemporary artists Dan Perjovschi, Daniel Knorr and many others, the works reveal how the genius of the writer and illustrator partnership enriches the story of the book. Curated by Matei Caltia.
When: 13 April - 12 May 2011;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Contemporary Romanian Poets: Claudiu Komartin Following the opening with highly praised poet Denisa Comanescu, we are proud to present the second guest of the series Contemporary Romanian Poets: Claudiu Komartin, the winner of the prominent Romanian Academy Poetry Prize. Special Guest: poet Aoife Mannix. The series is organised in partnership with Poet in the City.
When: Thu 12 May 2011, 7pm; Where: Romanian Cultural Institute. More details
Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? @ Romanian Cinematheque Do not miss Lucian Pintilie's masterpiece, Why Are the Bells Ringing, Mitica? (1981), one of the great arrested films of the communist Romania. The burlesque, fast paced and utterly subversive film was inspired by the great Romanian author, I.L. Caragiale.
When: Wed 11 May 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Under the Radar Join us for Serban Savu's first solo exhibition at a public institution - PM Gallery, the extension to architect Sir John Soane's home in west London. New and recent paintings by the Cluj based artist explore the overlooked and the tensions underneath Romanian society. Curated by Matt Price.
When: 24 March - 8 May 2011;
Where: PM Gallery & House, Ealing, London. More details
The Rhythms of Little Paris @ Regent's Park Oana Catalina Chitu and her Eastern European Balkan Orchestra will bring the interwar Bucharest sweet and joyful life to the centre of London. The spirit of Little Paris, as Bucharest used to be known, makes the Spiegeltent erected to celebrate European diversity resonate with the rhythms and sounds of a bygone era.
When: Sat 7 May 2011, 6.35pm - 7.35pm;
Where: Regent's Park (York Gate), London. More details
A Bomb Was Stolen by Ion Popescu-Gopo @ The Celluloid Curtain Festival A superb spy comedy for whatever mood by award-winning Romanian director Ion Popescu-Gopo. The film will open The Celluloid Curtain - Europe's Cold War in Film Festival, initiated by the Goethe Institut in partnership with Riverside Studios, EUNIC London and Berlin.
When: Fri 6 May, 6.45pm;
Where: Riverside Studios, London. More details
Legendary pianist Dan Grigore @ ICR London Dan Grigore, one of the greatest Romanian pianists, is our special guest for the May event of the Enescu Concerts Series. The recital is not only a rare chance to hear a great artist at the zenith of his career but also a celebration of united Europe.
When: Thu 5 May 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Madalina Dan returns to London for a new performance Daring and uncompromising performance from the Romanian dancer & choreographer, who will present her latest solo Don't Worry, I Was Just Bluffing at the Chisenhale Dance Space, one of London's most reputable underground dance scenes.
When: Wed 4 May 2011, 8pm;
Where: Chisenhale Dance Space, London. More details
Focus on Romania @ East End Film Festival Eight premieres. Nine world-class film makers. Seven mesmerising musicians. Five unforgettable days.
When: 28 April-2 May 2011;
Where: Rich Mix, Cineworld, Village Underground - London.
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Transylmania: An evening of Romanian music and multimedia mayhem Prepare your shoes, pump up the speakers and start your engines. Celebrate Romania's strong presence at one of the biggest film festivals in the UK with a cross-culture British/Romanian blowout party thrown by Urma, Nico de Transilvania, VJ mash-ups by Addictive TV and Si Begg.
When: Sat 30 April 2011, 8.30pm;
Where: Village Underground, London. More details
Mercury Quartet with Vlad Maistorovici @ St Martin in the Fields We are happy to continue our long-term partnership with St Martin in the Fields inaugurating, within the New Music Series, a programme to feature compositions by young Romanian musicians. The series is opened with a concert given by innovative Mercury Quartet.
When: Tue 26 April 2011, 1pm;
Where: St Martin in the Fields, London. More details
Sundays on Leave @ Romanian Cinematheque We are proud to present Nae Caranfil's first feature film Sundays on Leave / E Pericoloso Sporgersi (1993), an intriguing and humorous story of three Romanians living in the grim circumstances of the late Ceausescu era. The film won the Critics' Award at Montpellier and the Quinzaine des Réalisateurs at Cannes in 1993.
When: Wed 20 April 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Choreographer and dancer Mihaela Dancs @ What Now…Dance Festival Following the success of The Illusionists presented during DancEUnion Festival at Southbank, Mihaela Dancs, one of the protagonists, returns to London to perform her latest piece, Lulu's Room - part of the What Now... Festival - along with international and British artists.
When: 16-17 April 2011; Where: Siobhan Davies Studios, London. More details
Ion Grigorescu @ Tate Modern The acclaimed Romanian artist is back in London for the first public presentation of his work in the UK, part of the group show Out of Place at Tate Modern. The exhibition focuses on how political changes affect the lives of individuals. Also featuring Cevdet Erek (Turkey), Hrair Sarkissian (Syria) and Ahlam Shibli (Palestine).
When: Thu 11 February - Fri 15 April 2011;
Where: Level 2 Gallery, Tate Modern. More details
Denisa Comanescu @ Poet in the City Denisa Comanescu and her liminal poems open the exciting series of six events celebrating contemporary poetry and culture of Romania, through the eyes of its most accomplished poets - taking place between April and November 2011.
When: Thu 14 April 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Art, books and music Join us to celebrate Romania's presence at the London Book Fair, with the unmissable jazz duo Teodora Enache (vocal) & Sorin Terinte (piano), and an exclusive exhibition of illustrations and artists' books, curated by Matei Caltia.
When: Wed 13 April 2011, 6.30pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Romania @ The London Book Fair For the fourth year in a row, the Romanian Cultural Institute, through the National Book Centre, presents Romania's stand at the London Book Fair. This year's special guests are celebrated writers Stelian Tanase and Mircea Dinescu, editor and author Florin Bican, and illustrator Gabriela Boiangiu. The MC is Radio 4's presenter Rosie Goldsmith. The programme will end on high note with jazz duo Teodora Enache (vocal) & Sorin Terinte (piano) and the artists' books exhibition Bound to Art, curated by Matei Caltia.
When: 11 - 13 April 2011;
Where: Earls Court and the Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Young Romanian Musicians @ ICR London The April recital of the Romanian Cultural Institute and Enescu Society's Enescu Concerts Series will bring in 1 Belgrave Square the best and brightest young Romanian musicians, ready to take the London musical scene by storm.
When: Thu 7 April 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Alexandra Dariescu is prepared for another triumph @ Wigmore Hall Young and charismatic pianist Alexandra Dariescu returns to Wigmore Hall for a lunchtime concert also featuring Thomas Gould (violin), Gary Pomeroy (viola) and Bartholomew LaFollette (cello).
When: Tue 5 April 2011, 1pm;
Where: Wigmore Hall, London. More details
Opening gala of the New Europe Film Festival Do not miss the award-winning Romanian film The Autobiography of Nicolae Ceausescu, by Andrei Ujica, opening the 5th edition of the festival in Edinburgh.
When: 1 April 2011;
Where: Filmhouse, Edinburgh.
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EXILE: Norman Manea @ ICR London Distinguished Romanian writer Norman Manea will discuss his life and work with writer and broadcaster Paul Bailey. The event is organised in partnership with the Royal Society of Literature.
When: Wed 30 March 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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Schubert Ensemble's Enescu/Dvorák Series @ Wigmore Hall In the final concert of its three-concert Enescu/Dvorák series, the Schubert Ensemble, one of Britain's leading groups for piano and strings, performs Enescu's dark but luxuriously lyrical wartime Piano Quintet (1940) which was never performed in the composer's lifetime but cries out to be heard in live performance.
When: Mon 28 March 2011, 7.30pm; Where: Wigmore Hall, London. More details
The boxing lesson @ Ciné lumičre The award-winning Romanian short film directed by Alexandru Mavrodineanu will be screened together with short films from Quebec, Belgium, Switzerland, Lebanon, Morocco and France, on the occasion of the annual celebration of the Francophone week.
When: Tue 22 March 2011, 8.30pm;
Where: Ciné lumičre, London. More details
Artist talk with Ion Grigorescu @ Tate Modern The renowned Romanian artist returns to London for a screening and a conversation with curator Kathrin Rhomberg, part of the exhibition Out of Place at Level 2 Gallery.
When: Mon 21 March 2011, 6.30pm;
Where: Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern.
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Alexandra Dariescu @ Wigmore Hall Young and charismatic pianist Alexandra Dariescu returns to Wigmore Hall for a recital that will bear all the trademarks that have made her a darling of the London concerts halls: elegant virtuosity, finesse and mature reading of the most demanding scores.
When: Fri 18 March 2011, 7.30pm;
Where: Wigmore Hall, London. More details
Romanian contemporary dance @ Southbank Centre Against the ingrained mechanics of our perception, choreographer Madalina Dan and dancers Maria Baroncea, Carmen Cotofana, Mihaela Dancs will take us, through gesture, rhythm and music, in the world of pure imagination. The Illusionists premiers at the Southbank Centre, part of the dancEUnion Festival.
When: Tue 15 March 2011, 7.45pm; Where: Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London. More details
Vlad Maistorovici @ Barbican Hall We are proud to announce the world premiere of Vlad Maistorovici's work, Halo. The composition is going to be played by the London Symphony Orchestra, conductor Clemes Schuldt. Vlad and his Mercury Quartet will also play in April at St Martin in the Fields - more details to follow soon!
When: Sun 13 March 2011, 7.30pm;
Where: Barbican Hall, London. More details
Red Apples @ Romanian Cinematheque Do not miss Alexandru Tatos' debut feature film Red Apples (1976), a story about the struggle of a young doctor who takes a brave stand against the corrupted medical system of the communist regime of Romania.
When: Thu 10 March 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
London in Motion: screening & panel We are happy to host the screening of four films focused on London as well as East Europeans living in London coming out of the London in Motion workshop. Followed by a panel with the film makers and special guests.
When: Mon 7 March 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Call of Proposals Do you have brilliant ideas for cultural projects? Do you want to turn them into reality, in London, the city of the Cultural Olympiad in 2012? Send us a proposal, work with us and be part of the most ambitious programme of artistic creativity in 2012!
When: 7 February – 6 March 2011;
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The Amsterdams @ Purple Turtle & Cavendish Arms, London Let's rock the night away with The Amsterdams, Romanian indie & alternative band that will leave us wanting more.
When & Where: Wed 2 March, 8pm @ Purple Turtle, London; Fri 4 March, 8pm @ Cavendish Arms, London;
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Schubert Ensemble @ ICR London After two critically praised performances within the Enescu/Dvorák series at Wigmore Hall and a memorable concert at the Institute last year, Schubert Ensemble returns @ ICR London to bring us Enescu in a 100% British rendition.
When: Thu 3 March 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
From East to West: A Portrait of Romanian Diaspora Join us for a new chapter of Raul Stef's photography exhibition, dedicated to leading figures of Romanian historical exile, to personalities from finance and charity sectors, as well as to several celebrated names in the arts. An exciting discovery of well-known people with surprising memories and life stories.
When: Wed 16 - Mon 28 Feb 2011; Opening Wed 16 Feb, 6.30pm; Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Politics of Memory in Post-Communist Europe The Romanian Cultural Institute in London is proud to support the launching event of the first international issue of the yearbook History of Communism in Europe, a publication of the Institute for the Investigation of Communist Crimes and for the Memory of Romanian Exile.
When: Fri 25 February 2011, 5pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Focus on Romania @ Dublin International Film Festival This year, Romanian cinema is part of the Jameson DIFF, with its most prominent recent films and also with celebrated guests of honour. Join us for screenings, meet the film makers and dance with us at the Balkan-electro opening party.
When: 18-24 February 2011;
Where: Lighthouse Cinema & Screen Cinema, Dublin. More details
CAVES A programme of talks, performances, sound and film installations exploring the figure of the cave from pre-history to contemporaneity. Featuring Romanian curators and artists Catalin Partenie, Erwin Kessler, Alexandru Antik and Alexandru Patatics, alongside Turner Prize 2009 nominee Roger Hiorns and various acclaimed international academics.
When: Mon 14 - Thu 17 February 2011, 4-9pm;
Where: King's College London. More details
Speaking of love The Romanian Cultural Institute in London has the pleasure to support an event dedicated to love and poetry, organised by the Royal Society of Literature together with the Times Literary Supplement.
When: Mon 14 February 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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The Italian Girls @ Romanian Cinematheque Do not miss Napoleon Helmis' bittersweet comedy, which opens Romanian Cinematheque's second year of running. The film is the story of two young sisters from rural Romania who try to find a better life abroad, but the reality turns sour.
When: Thu 10 February 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Pianist Eduard Stan @ ICR London After a series of memorable evenings in 2010, the current Season of the "Enescu Concerts" continues with one of the best players of Enescu in the world. Pianist Eduard Stan returns to 1 Belgrave Square to enchant the audiences with his original and virtuoso reading of the great masters' scores.
When: Thu 3 February 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Attic Arts 2011 Call for applications 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: until 1 February 2011;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London.
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Cinema Romania Now A rare chance for Northern Ireland audiences to see the cream of new Romanian film and meet several film-makers that made it one of the most exciting and vibrant national cinemas to emerge in the last ten years. Join us for screenings, Q&As and master classes or for dancing at the opening party.
When: Fri 28 - Sat 30 January 2011;
Where: Queens Film Theatre, Belfast. More details
Folk Roots of Europe @ ICR London Here we go again. We cordially invite you to the opening event of our 2011 Programme, a joint concert of the Grieg and Enescu Societies, celebrating the folk sources that inspired the music of Enescu, Lipatti, Bartok, Grieg and Poulenc.
When: Fri 21 January 2011, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
From East to West: A Portrait of Romanian Diaspora A unique look at the (extra)ordinary lives of some exemplary people, captured by photographer Raul Stef, Attic Arts resident at ICR London. Featuring renowned ballet, film, music and art professionals.
When: 9 December 2010 - 20 January 2011, Opening Thu 9 December, 7pm;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London. More details
Winner of the Enescu Society Scholarship Florian Mitrea wins the Enescu Society Scholarship 2010/11 granted by the Romanian Cultural Institute in partnership with the Royal Academy of Music.
When: the academic year 2010/11;
Where: Romanian Cultural Institute London & RAM.
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