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Event presented in partnership with National Theatre of Bucharest Event dedicated to Acad. Prof. Dr. Leon Danaila, the surgeon who devoted his entire life to people An evening of inspiration, art, and emotion You are invited to a special event dedicated to one of the most remarkable personalities of our time - the academic Leon Dănăilă, in a memorable encounter about life, vocation, and destiny. "The story of my life" is a production of emotion and inspiration, in which personal confessions are intertwined with artistic musical moments and comical interventions, offering the audience a complete and captivating experience. Special guests—beloved artists—will take the stage to complete a story, a destiny, with musical interpretations and moments full of sensitivity and humor. We look forward to seeing you at this encounter with a man who has dedicated his entire life to people. You will enjoy a unique evening in which destiny, science, art, and artistic moments intertwine with emotion in an impressive life story! Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu

Independent show hosted by the National Theatre of Bucharest. The responsibility for the quality and content of this event lies solely with the organiser!   Alexandra Usurelu returns to the I.L. Caragiale National Theater in Bucharest on February 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., with a new concept show: Unfrozen Dreams. A performance about dreams that do not die, but hibernate until their spring comes. About fragility, patience, and the courage to hope. About dreams that, once touched by light, begin to melt from within. Unfrozen Dreams is an artistic experience in which music, stories, and emotion come together in a production designed especially for the Studio Hall of the National Theater in Bucharest. A performance that invites the audience to introspection and reconnection, in a safe, warm, and deeply human space. Alexandra Usurelu is one of the few independent artists in Romania who has built her career with consistency, honesty, and without compromise. Through her sensitive music and pure lyrics, she has managed to reach a wide audience while remaining faithful to her own artistic vision. Each of her projects is a declaration of creative independence and respect for emotion and the audience. "Unfrozen Dreams" is a spectacular production, not through pomp, but through depth. It is a rare encounter between artist and spectator, in which each story becomes personal and each song becomes a mirror. Tickets are available online exclusively on iabilet.ro and offline in the iabilet.ro/retea network. All children are welcome at the concert, but parents are fully responsible for ensuring that their children remain quiet in the auditorium during the event. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket.   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

Independent show hosted by the National Theatre of Bucharest. The organiser is exclusively liable for the quality and content of this event! Christmas would not be the same without the voice that, for over three decades, has become the soul of Romanian carols—Stefan Hrusca. This year, the artist returns to the stage with a recital of carols meant to bring us closer to the essence of the holiday and the unaltered beauty of traditions. For Hrusca, each carol is more than a song: it is a sung prayer, a window open to the peace and faith of our ancestors. In his voice, we find the emotion of childhood, the joy of reuniting with loved ones, and the light that transforms the holiday into a true mystery. This year's recital program features a selection of carols with an archaic flavor, as well as beloved songs that have become a staple in Romanian homes around Christmas. With each note, the artist manages to create that unique atmosphere in which time seems to stand still and hearts open to kindness and communion. Stefan Hrusca's warm and powerful voice remains the bridge that connects generations and places, carrying on the tradition of Christmas carols as a gift and a blessing. Whether you are at home or far away, his concert becomes an opportunity to feel that the light of Christmas shines just as brightly in every soul. We look forward to seeing you again this year to let yourself be carried away by the magic of carols and experience, together with Stefan Hrusca, the joy of an authentic Christmas. Organized by: Prestige Art Production   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

Independent show hosted by the National Theatre of Bucharest. The organiser is exclusively liable for the quality and content of this event! Extraordinary Christmas performance – 200 years since the birth of Johann StraussMusicians from two famous European orchestras The Orchestra di Teatro D`Opera Italiana, one of the most famous orchestras in Europe, has been applauded on major opera and philharmonic stages around the world. Suffice it to mention a few traditional venues: Brucknerhaus Linz (Linz Philharmonic), Bregenz Festspielhaus (Bregenz Philharmonic), Brunnenhof der Residenz Muenchen (Imperial Palace in Munich), Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Stadthalle Vienna, Meistersingershalle Nuernberg, Kasemattenbuehne Graz, etc. The orchestra's recognition is also due to its collaborations with big names in world opera, soloists, and conductors from the Arena di Verona, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Vienna State Opera, etc. The members of the Orchestra di Teatro D'Opera Italiana are joined by instrumentalists from the Vox Opera Orchestra, known and appreciated nationally and internationally. It is a new concept in Romania, where instrumentalists from two leading European orchestras join forces to offer the public memorable evenings and unique musical experiences. From Johann Strauss to Bogdan Costache, or about the Viennese model of conducting with a violin in hand!The musical direction of the event will be provided by the young conductor and violinist Bogdan Costache, and thus the soloists and instrumentalists invited from Vienna, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany will perform under the baton of one of the most talented orchestra conductors of the younger generation, born in Romania! Bogdan Costache's presence in the program of this year's Viennese Regale is owed to you, the audience, who already love him so much and have been impressed by his performance, wanting to see him again as soon as possible. Thus, the performance will be interactive, conducted "with violin in hand" following the model of Johann Strauss or, more recently, Andre Rieu.This year, Bogdan will surprise you with many pieces in their national premiere. Romanian music will also be present, with long-forgotten Romanian pieces, as well as wonderful Romanian carols. The performance will be complemented by the Vox Opera choir and balletThe orchestra members will be joined by the Vox Opera Ballet Ensemble with their eagerly awaited waltzes, polkas, and can-cans, in an effervescent and energetic choreography by Vlad Sebastian, so that you will be invited to dance by our orchestras and ballet dancers themselves, with the famous "Alles Walzer!" The beautiful carols and Christmas songs will also shine through the voices of the Vox Opera Choir. This year, you will also enjoy our traditional Romanian carols. Talented young Romanians at the beginning of their careers!Every year, we take on the mission of bringing to your attention and promoting exceptionally talented young Romanian musicians who are at the beginning of their careers but have already won awards at national and international music competitions. This year, the very young guitarist Gabriel Popescu will perform alongside our orchestra, accompanied by his teacher and mentor Mădălin Antonesei. The Viennese Ball in your city!The Viennese atmosphere and spirit will captivate you as soon as you enter the concert hall and will remain in your heart as a vivid memory for the coming Christmas and New Year. If you can't make it to the Christmas and New Year concerts in Vienna, we'll bring the Viennese spirit to your city with the most beautiful Viennese musical masterpieces of the Strauss dynasty, Franz Lehar, Emmerich Kalman, and many, many other musical and choreographic surprises. Guest soloists from Austria, Italy, and Switzerland will be presented in the coming weeks, so the surprises will keep coming! Every year we surprise you with a new repertoire, new special guests, and spectacular choreography, so that each Viennese Regale remains a memorable one! Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

Independent show hosted by the National Theatre of Bucharest. The organiser is exclusively liable for the quality and content of this event! Extraordinary Christmas performance – 200 years since the birth of Johann StraussMusicians from two famous European orchestras The Orchestra di Teatro D`Opera Italiana, one of the most famous orchestras in Europe, has been applauded on major opera and philharmonic stages around the world. Suffice it to mention a few traditional venues: Brucknerhaus Linz (Linz Philharmonic), Bregenz Festspielhaus (Bregenz Philharmonic), Brunnenhof der Residenz Muenchen (Imperial Palace in Munich), Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Stadthalle Vienna, Meistersingershalle Nuernberg, Kasemattenbuehne Graz, etc. The orchestra's recognition is also due to its collaborations with big names in world opera, soloists, and conductors from the Arena di Verona, Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Vienna State Opera, etc. The members of the Orchestra di Teatro D'Opera Italiana are joined by instrumentalists from the Vox Opera Orchestra, known and appreciated nationally and internationally. It is a new concept in Romania, where instrumentalists from two leading European orchestras join forces to offer the public memorable evenings and unique musical experiences. From Johann Strauss to Bogdan Costache, or about the Viennese model of conducting with a violin in hand!The musical direction of the event will be provided by the young conductor and violinist Bogdan Costache, and thus the soloists and instrumentalists invited from Vienna, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany will perform under the baton of one of the most talented orchestra conductors of the younger generation, born in Romania! Bogdan Costache's presence in the program of this year's Viennese Regale is owed to you, the audience, who already love him so much and have been impressed by his performance, wanting to see him again as soon as possible. Thus, the performance will be interactive, conducted "with violin in hand" following the model of Johann Strauss or, more recently, Andre Rieu.This year, Bogdan will surprise you with many pieces in their national premiere. Romanian music will also be present, with long-forgotten Romanian pieces, as well as wonderful Romanian carols. The performance will be complemented by the Vox Opera choir and balletThe orchestra members will be joined by the Vox Opera Ballet Ensemble with their eagerly awaited waltzes, polkas, and can-cans, in an effervescent and energetic choreography by Vlad Sebastian, so that you will be invited to dance by our orchestras and ballet dancers themselves, with the famous "Alles Walzer!" The beautiful carols and Christmas songs will also shine through the voices of the Vox Opera Choir. This year, you will also enjoy our traditional Romanian carols. Talented young Romanians at the beginning of their careers!Every year, we take on the mission of bringing to your attention and promoting exceptionally talented young Romanian musicians who are at the beginning of their careers but have already won awards at national and international music competitions. This year, the very young guitarist Gabriel Popescu will perform alongside our orchestra, accompanied by his teacher and mentor Mădălin Antonesei. The Viennese Ball in your city!The Viennese atmosphere and spirit will captivate you as soon as you enter the concert hall and will remain in your heart as a vivid memory for the coming Christmas and New Year. If you can't make it to the Christmas and New Year concerts in Vienna, we'll bring the Viennese spirit to your city with the most beautiful Viennese musical masterpieces of the Strauss dynasty, Franz Lehar, Emmerich Kalman, and many, many other musical and choreographic surprises. Guest soloists from Austria, Italy, and Switzerland will be presented in the coming weeks, so the surprises will keep coming! Every year we surprise you with a new repertoire, new special guests, and spectacular choreography, so that each Viennese Regale remains a memorable one! Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

Independent show hosted by the National Theatre of Bucharest. The organiser is exclusively liable for the quality and content of this event! An evening of winter songs, now in its fifth edition, hosted by TVA (Trupa cu Valoare Adaugata) and distinguished guests. TVA (Trupa cu Valoare Adaugata) consists of Teo Boar (guitarist, composer, member of Pacifica, Mircea Baniciu Band, The Blue Workers), Vladi Cnejevici (keyboards, composer, member of Compact, Pasarea Colibri, Mircea Baniciu Band, The Blue Workers), Dorin Andone, actor at the National Theater in Bucharest, composer, lyricist, and Adrian Vascu, who comes from the field of business consulting, composer, and lyricist. The synergy between the four led to a genre of music rooted in folk music with rock accents, sprinkled with recitations, a bouquet of songs and poetry with a message specific to the life experience of the band members. The performance entitled Mirosul Craciunului (The Scent of Christmas) will feature special guests in 2025, including the Bucharest Symphony Orchestra, Narcisa Suciu Band, Dinu Olarasu, Allegretto Choir, Armonia Choir from Targu Lapus, and the vocal group Lapusencele. Santa Claus will also attend the performance. An evening of excitement, joy, and surprises in the Ion Caramitru Hall of the National Theater in Bucharest, Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

Independent show hosted by the National Theatre of Bucharest. The responsibility for the quality and content of this event lies solely with the organiser!   For over two decades, the Christmas concerts of the Johann Strauss Ensemble, conducted by the charismatic Russell McGregor, have been a beloved tradition for Romanian audiences. In 2025, this successful musical story returns on a national tour in Romania with an exceptional anniversary concert, in which the famous Viennese orchestra will celebrate 200 years since the birth of Johann Strauss Jr. – the "Waltz King." The event in Bucharest will take place on December 15, 2025, at 8:00 p.m., in the elegant Ion Caramitru Hall of the National Theater, and promises an evening of Viennese refinement and authentic musical emotion. The special guest of the evening is soprano Elisabeth Wimmer, an artist acclaimed on major European stages, who has already won over Romanian audiences in previous tours with the Johann Strauss Ensemble. With her warm voice and brilliant timbre, she will add extra magic to the famous Viennese repertoire. The audience in Bucharest will be treated to a spectacular musical program, featuring works by the Strauss family, as well as pieces from the universal classical repertoire. The immortal waltzes, polkas, and marches will revive the atmosphere of the imperial balls in Vienna, transforming the evening into a true celebration of music. Russell McGregor, an internationally renowned conductor and violinist, leads the orchestra in the "Stehgeiger" style, as a soloist, like the masters of the 19th century. His violin, created in 1697 by luthier Carlo Giuseppe Testore, will bring to life the elegant sounds that have delighted entire generations. The Johann Strauss Ensemble, founded in 1985, has become a benchmark for Viennese music, performing on the most prestigious stages in the world. In Romania, each concert of the orchestra has enjoyed extraordinary success, with tickets selling out long before the show. With this concert, Bucharest will kick off a national tour that promises musical surprises in every city. On December 15, at the NTB, the audience in the capital is invited to experience an unforgettable evening full of elegance, emotion, and Viennese charm. As part of this national tour in December, the concert will include the composer's most beloved masterpieces, as well as works by contemporary composers and friends of his. Moreover, a special moment of the show will be the world premiere of recently discovered works, considered lost forever after a devastating fire that destroyed the library that housed them in Austria. These unique scores are now in the exclusive possession of conductor Russell McGregor, and the Best of Vienna tour will be the first time in history that these creations will be performed on stage! The event will be complemented by talented performers and ballet, creating a fairytale atmosphere full of elegance, emotion, and magic.   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

Event presented in partnership with the National Theater in Bucharest A Gringo for the 21st Century is a continuous flow of sound, image, color, and emotion. It is the story of a Gringo who pulsates with life, travels today to the rhythms of the third decade, and recounts in images the most captivating experiences of the past century, but with today's technology. A unique and innovative stylistic adventure is born right before our eyes. GringoTronic is a fusion of styles, harmonies, and influences, ranging from classical pieces to elements of electronic music, accompanied by guitar loops, vocals, harmonica, and lap steel guitar, all filtered through AG Weinberger's own style. Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

Independent show hosted by the National Theatre of Bucharest. The organiser is exclusively liable for the quality and content of this event! Aurelian Temisan pays tribute to music and a legend: Horia Moculescu Organized by the Concordia Theater Company and the Art Music A.T. Association, the event aims to celebrate through music, emotion, and artistic refinement the many creations that bear the unique mark of maestro Moculescu—composer, pianist, conductor, television personality, and a living symbol of elegance and talent in Romanian music. My Years – a Moculescu style fall It is not just a performance, but a sincere tribute to a MAN who left a deep mark on our musical consciousness," says Aurelian Temisan. "It is a joy and an honor to be able to bring the creations of this titan of Romanian composition to the public, in an atmosphere of gratitude and celebration." The concert will be performed by the Cardinal Show Orchestra, conducted by Andrei Tudor, in an exceptional musical collaboration featuring modern and elegant reinterpretations of timeless hits written by Horia Moculescu, with surprise guests. "The audience has shown their desire for emotion, sincerity, and authentic music. We offer this through our respect for the composer, the stage, and every person in the audience. This concert is not about the past. It is about how relevant Horia Moculescu's music remains and how much it defines us today," adds Temisan. You can book a seat in the hall on Ticketstore.ro and Iabilet.ro by donating 120/200 lei per seat. The money from the tickets goes towards fundraising for the art-based awareness campaign, Silence is still violent, your voice is the solution. For further details regarding the above event, please contact the organizing company: Art - Music A.T. Association   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

The international conference "The Sonic Turn" investigates sound and the act of listening, on November 14 and 15, 2025, in the Small Hall of the National Theater of Bucharest. The Attic platform launches The Sonic Turn, an interdisciplinary initiative that places sound at the center of understanding contemporary cultural and socio-political phenomena. The project focuses on a paradigm shift that is increasingly present in international research and public discourse: understanding and using sound as a tool for knowledge and critical reflection. This reorientation positions sound as a critical mode of investigation, a material force, and a site of power. Through debates, presentations, discussions, concerts, articles, and podcasts, "The Sonic Turn" opens a dialogue about the role that acoustic experiences play in the configuration and deconstruction of memory, identity, and the social body. On November 14 and 15, 2025, The Attic presents the international conference The Sonic Turn in the Small Hall of the National Theater in Bucharest. Theorists, anthropologists, artists, and ethnomusicologists will gather for two days to explore the cultural, political, and ecological dimensions of sound and listening through presentations, performances, and discussions. The Sonic Turn brings together several Romanian and international guests, each with a unique practice in the field of sound studies and related arts: Catalina Tesar (RO), Cosmin Nicolae (RO), Delia Grigore (RO), Holger Schulze (DE), Ian Nagoski (USA), Manja Ristić (RS), Maria Balabas (RO), Salomé Voegelin (CH/UK), Simina Oprescu (RO) and Stefan Fraunberger (AT). In addition, the conference program will include a discussion curated by the Iscoada platform on the topic of sonic surveillance in techno-feudalism: "Who is listening to whom and for what purpose? Sound as an instrument of control." From the aesthetics and politics of the sound of war to listening as a decolonial practice, from collective memory to cultural identity and sonic activism, the presentations open up new perspectives on sound studies, and the performances invite the audience to listen to and perceive socio-cultural phenomena from new angles. There will be critical discussions about the role of sound in society, its political and ecological dimensions, as well as memory, identity, and surveillance. Participants will have the opportunity to discover diverse voices and practices, take part in interdisciplinary dialogues, and experience sound as a medium for research, expression, and cultural resistance. Between September 2025 and January 2026, The Attic will publish a series of articles and podcast episodes exploring the subject of sound from the perspectives of artists, journalists, and researchers invited to contribute. The materials explore from multiple perspectives how sound shapes cultural, social, and political experiences. By opening up to the general public and through academic input, "The Sonic Turn" aims to deepen our understanding of how we listen, stimulate critical reflection, and position Bucharest in the international circuit of debates on sound, memory, and identity in contemporary culture. Together, we ask ourselves: what does it mean to think with and through sound today—and what would the future look and sound like with this renewed attention to sound? Information about tickets will be available soon. The Sonic Turn is a cultural project co-funded by the National Cultural Fund Administration. The project does not necessarily represent the position of the National Cultural Fund Administration. AFCN is not responsible for the content of the project or how the results of the project may be used. These are entirely the responsibility of the funding beneficiary. Location: Bucharest National Theater (Small Hall) Partners: Austrian Cultural Institute, Goethe Institute, CIMRO Media partners: Iscoada, IQAds, Antropedia, Utopia Balcanica, Cutra Website: www.theatticmag.com Facebook: facebook.com/theatticmag Instagram: instagram.com/the.attic.magazine   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu