Wiener Jeunesse Orchester will present an extraordinary concert at the Romanian Athenaeum on July 31, as part of the International “Magic Summer” Festival, according to a press release. At the concert, the orchestra will present an interestins program, under the baton of Herbert Bock, with pieces signed by Leonar Bernstein, Wolfgang Korngold and Gustav Mahler. The concert will begin with Candide Overture by Leonard Bernstein. Composed in 1956, which is a sample of orchestra vistuosity, combining elements of classical and jazz music, characteristic of Bernstein's style. Then the audience will listen to the violin concert by Wolfgang Korngold. The concert is known for its melodic beauty and complexity, combining Romantic influences with a modern style. Daniel Auner, one of the most talented and appreciated violinists of his generation, known for his perfect technique and emotional performace will be the soloist of the concert. At the end, Wiener Jeunesse Orchester will play Symphony no.1 “Titan”by Gustav Mahler. The symphony is an exploration of human nature and emotions. From the beginning to the end this symphony represents and intense, deep musical journey which reflects the composer's landscapes of the soul. It is a work that offers a spectacular and emotional audio experience. In August, people are invited to three cncerts: Slovenia's Youth Orchestra on August 7, the Romanian Youth Orchestra, conducted by Cristian Mandeal on August 14, the International Festival “Magical Summer” ending with a concert performed by Sinfonietta Orchestra, with conductor and soloist Alexander Sitkovetsky. Tickets and subscriptions are available online. Tickets can be also bought at the Romanian Athenaeum.
TikTok has launched an Election Center dedicated to Romania's upcoming elections as part of its broader effort to protect "the integrity of the platform" and promote access to reliable information. The initiative is supported by a new media literacy campaign and ongoing collaboration with more than 20 fact-checking partners, the company said in a statement. […]
Romanian acting president Ilie Bolojan met on Friday, April 25, with a delegation from the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, or ODIHR, of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), according to a statement from the presidential administration. The acting president told the delegation that Romania "is faithful to democratic principles […]
Shareholders of Romanian oil company OMV Petrom recently approved the distribution of record dividends amounting to RON 2.8 billion (EUR 562.6 million) for the 2024 financial year, as well as the 2025 budget, which provides for investments of RON 8.1 billion (EUR 1.6 billion). The decision was taken during the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meetings […]
The 2025 edition of the European Film Festival (FFE), which takes place this year in Bucharest and nine other cities, will screen more than 40 feature films, 28 of which are national premieres. The festival will also present two selections of short films, also screened as national premieres. Among them are 11 documentaries, 13 films […]
Update: The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in an official press release that the Romanian citizen was initially detained in the Abkhazia region four months ago and was later transferred to Sochi, Russia. "Steps have already been taken to provide consular protection and assistance with the central and local authorities, in accordance with international regulations," […]
Russia’s Federal Security Service, FSB, said on Friday, April 25, that it arrested a 23-year-old Romanian citizen on suspicion of spying for Ukraine by sharing the locations of Russian air defense systems. The unnamed man is accused of collecting and transmitting information about air defense sites in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi to […]
