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.
In the context in which agri-food systems are responsible for almost one third of global greenhouse gas emissions, Auchan Romania assumes an active role in the transition of its supply chain toward a more sustainable model. At the second edition of the Climate Supplier Event, organized under the aegis of the Climate Change Summit, the […]
Janiva Magness, the winner of seven Blues Music Awards following 26 nominations, and nominated for a Grammy for a career spanning 17 albums, is set to perform at the 14th edition of the Brașov Jazz & Blues Festival, which will take place between August 14–16, 2026. Magness is one of the most valuable and influential […]
Auction house Artmark announced a major auction for this winter featuring an engraving created by Francisco Goya, the most important Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Romania's late communist leader Nicolae Ceaușescu received this gift from King Juan Carlos I as a gesture of diplomacy. The engraving entitled “The Engagement – Capricho […]
Authorities managing Romania's Bicaz Gorges–Hășmaș National Park has built a fish ladder system on the Bicaz River, which will allow protected species to migrate and reproduce. There are several bridges and small bridge structures in the Bicaz River that have a “bottom sill,” meaning small waterfalls. Fish that do not jump like the trout cannot […]
The far-right opposition parties in the Romanian Parliament are set to file a motion of no confidence against the government headed by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. The motion, authored by senator Ninel Peia of the Peace – Romania First group, is specifically aimed at the reformist party Save Romania Union (USR), and is entitled “Romania […]
Romania's iconic rock singer Adrian Pleșca, known as “Artan,” died on Tuesday, December 2, after a fatal stroke, at the age of 64. The artist founded the well-known band “Timpuri Noi” in 1982 and “Partizan” in 2001, and was popular on the Romanian rock scene. Over the years, he left and returned to the two bands. Several […]
