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.
Bucharest Tech Week returns this summer, from June 14 to 20, for its ninth edition. This year, approximately 30,000 technology enthusiasts are expected to discover the latest tech innovations presented by about 70 exhibitors at the largest exhibition dedicated to the general public. Additionally, more than 60 speakers will take the stage at five business […]
Interim president Ilie Bolojan announced the upcoming meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT), scheduled for Friday, March 28, at the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest. The agenda of the meeting includes discussions on several critical topics, notably the status and future of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine...
The EU joint acquisitions in the defense sector are an opportunity for the national defense industry, said Romania's interim president, Ilie Bolojan, at the end of the European Council meeting he attended on Thursday, March 20. The official said that discussions at the meeting were focused on accelerating measures for European defense preparedness so that […]
Romania’s Cătălina Ponor is one of the four gymnastics legends to be honored at the 28th annual International Gymnastics Hall of Fame (IGHOF) induction ceremony on May 17, according to an official announcement. The event will be held at the Petroleum Club in Oklahoma City. The 2025 IGHOF inductees are Beth Tweddle, Andreas Wecker, and […]
Value vouchers contributed over RON 32 billion to Romania’s Gross Domestic Product in 2023, which represents more than 2% of the national GDP. According to a study conducted by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE), value vouchers, including meal vouchers, holiday vouchers, gift vouchers, and cultural vouchers, have played an essential role in supporting […]
A new survey aiming to assess European citizens' views on transatlantic relations and security issues found that citizens in Romania and Poland are the most concerned about the possibility of an armed conflict in the coming years, but also share relatively positive views of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Around 74% of Romanians, and 71% […]
