Ooni Koda
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Newsfeed
  4. /
  5. Legendary pianist Martha Argerich to perform two concerts...

Legendary pianist Martha Argerich to perform two concerts at 2025 edition of George Enescu Festival

April 16, 2025

 Martha Argerich, one of the world's most acclaimed and appreciated pianists, returns to the George Enescu International Festival for two concerts of high artistic quality, ARTEXIM announced on Tuesday.* On Sunday, August 31, Martha Argerich will perform Ludwig van Beethoven's Concerto No. 1 in C major for piano and orchestra Op. 15, together with the Orchestra of the Santa Cecilia National Academy of Rome, under the baton of conductor Daniel Harding.The evening's program is completed by George Enescu's Fantasy-Pastoral and Johannes Brahms' Symphony No 2 in D major op 73.* On Monday, September 15, Martha Argerich will return to the Enescu Festival, this time at the Romanian Athenaeum, to perform Maurice Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major, under the baton of the well-known conductor Charles Dutoit, together with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra.The program also includes Ravel's suites Ma Mere l'Oye and Valses nobles et sentimentales M.61, as well as Claude Debussy's symphonic triptych La Mer L. 109.This will be one of the main events through which the Enescu Festival celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of the great French composer, the organizers say.Tickets for the Enescu Festival performances are on sale on the Eventim platform: https://www.cts.eventim.ro/artist/festivalul-george-enescu and in physical format, in Carrefour hypermarkets, Carturesti and Humanitas bookshop chains.The 27th edition of the International Festival "George Enescu", with the theme "Anniversari/Celebrations", will take place between August 24 and September 21 and will mark the 70th anniversary of the death of the great composer and musician George Enescu. The festival program will feature over 95 concerts by over 4,000 of the world's most renowned artists. A project funded by the Romanian Government through the Ministry of Culture and organized by ARTEXIM, the Enescu Festival is an event held under the High Patronage of the President of Romania. (Photo: https://www.artexim.ro/)

Read in full - click here
SIGNAL IDUNA companies recorded an aggregated growth of 16% in 2024 and continue to expand on the Romanian market through strategic development

The SIGNAL IDUNA companies concluded 2024 with a total gross written premium volume of approximately RON 424 million, marking an aggregated growth of 16% compared to the previous year. These financial results reflect the consolidation of a sustainable development strategy, supported by portfolio expansion, digitalization, the launch of new solutions for both individual and corporate […]

Champions of trust in Romania. Results and challenges for brands in the post-truth era

Kantar Romania launched, during an event dedicated to their clients, "The Trust Factor – Building Brands That Endure Uncertainty", the top 20 brands that manage to inspire the greatest confidence among the Romanian consumers, based on the analysis of 162 brands from 12 sectors*. In a period marked by uncertainty and skepticism, trust becomes the […]

“They will notice when you walk in – not because you’re loud, but grounded” – Lin Holmquist, bringing ancient wisdom and modern science in Bucharest, at DiFine your Essence

Balancing career success with personal growth is a challenge many professionals face today. As the pressure to achieve and perform increases, many begin to crave more than just success: they want clarity, alignment, and a deeper sense of purpose. For Lin Holmquist, business coach and one of Europe’s most acclaimed experts in Tantra, Yoga, and […]

Romanian railway company CFR announces new PNRR-modernized train on Bucharest-Constanța route

CFR Călători, the state-owned railway company for passengers, announced that the first train entirely made up of rolling stock modernized with funds from the EU-backed Recovery and Resilience Fund (PNRR) was introduced on the Bucharest North – Constanța route. The train, which is already running, consists of a locomotive delivered by the Softronic factory in […]

Bucharest festival explores sustainable habits, urban future

The first edition of Urban Habits (nUH), a festival aiming to be “a space for ideas, debates, co-creation, and experimentation,” takes place between April 26 and April 27 at Lokal and on Erou Ion Călin Street, which will be temporarily transformed into a pedestrian space. The program will address themes ranging from innovation, design, and […]

Eastern Romania: Largest shopping center in Moldova region opens its doors

Mall Moldova, the largest shopping center in the Moldova region, officially opened on April 17 in Iași, covering 110,000 sqm. Developed by Prime Kapital, in partnership with MAS P.L.C., Mall Moldova is part of a large-scale investment plan carried out by the two investors in Iași, worth approximately half a billion euros, which also includes […]