Simon Trpceski, one of the most valuable world pianists will hold a recital at the Romanian Athenaeum on September 21. The show is part of the program of the 19th edition of the International Contest, ARTEXIM informs in a press release. The program includes Chopin's Mazurkas op.24, Grieg's Holberg Suite op.40, Hayden's Piano Sonata in C minor Hob. XVI/20 and Prokofiev's Piano Sonata no.7 in B flat major op.83. A cultural project financed by the government, through the Ministry of Culture, organized by Artexim, “George Enescu”International Contest is held every two years in Bucharest, under the high patronage of Romania's President. Launched in the international stage 20 years ago as a BBC New Generation artist, the Macedonian pianist Simon Trpceski has had a career with a rapid evolution, which has not been prevented by cultural or musical borders. Trpceski collaborated with over 100 world orchestras and worked with a series of presticious conductors like Vladimir jurowski, Antonio Pappano, Vasily Petrenko, Cristian Macelaru, Lorin Maazel, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Gustavo Dudamel, Gabriel Bebeselea and David Zinman. His long lasting connection with the Liverpool Royal Philharmonic, consolidated during Vasily Petrenko's mandate produced an ample discography. During his career the pianist received numerous prizes and distinctions, and in 2011 he received the title of National Artist of North Macedonia.
Nicușor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest and a presidential candidate, has expressed strong reservations about how Romania's administrative and territorial reorganization is being discussed after the Social Democrats said they intend to draft a project in this sense. He emphasized the need for a methodical and data-driven approach and said the reform should not be […]
Romania registered an annual inflation rate of 5.1% for December 2024 despite significant fluctuations, according to data published Tuesday, January 14, by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The figure remained unchained from the previous month amid higher political turmoil. In October 2024 inflation had come down to 4.67%, while in September it sat at 4.6%. The presidential […]
Genesis Property, one of the leading office building owners in Romania, announced the appointment of Flavia Schoech as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In the new position, she will lead the development and alignment of the company’s operational strategy, “focusing on accelerating business growth objectives, efficiency, and the integration of ESG principles,” the developer said. Flavia […]
Soprano Adela Zaharia has made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York as Musetta in Puccini’s La Bohème. She appeared in the performance on January 11, and will perform again on January 15, 18, 22, and 25.
The Ford plant in Craiova, southern Romania, recorded a production volume of over 250,000 units in 2024, thanks to its most popular models, namely the Puma and the two Courier versions. The plant, owned by Ford Otosan, produced 20,441 vehicles in December, marking a 60% increase compared to the previous year, although it did not […]
Dino Parc Râșnov, the open-air museum in central Romania and the largest dinosaur park in southeastern Europe, has received the “Tripadvisor Travelers Choice” award for the second year in a row. Visitors to the almost 4-hectare park can experience a world of life-sized dinosaurs, with over 125 species, and participate in a variety of activities, […]
