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Private event hosted by the National Theatre of Bucharest. The organiser is exclusively liable for the quality and content of this event!   Vasile Sheicaru, Ducu Bertzi and Victor Socaciu invite the audienceFor a tea, on a "Seasonless Night", to offer it an "Edelweiss". "And If It Were", at a "Timeless Hour", "Between Man and Heaven", "Snowmen" with "Pierless Souls" shall await "Anti-Spring".   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

Private event hosted by the National Theatre of Bucharest. The organiser is exclusively liable for the quality and content of this event! At the initiative of soprano Simona - Nicoleta Jidveanu, the project Opera Rara Universalia was born, a concept that aimed to represent on first audition in Romania some creations from the universal lyrical musical literature. Unknown to the Romanian audience, these creations are not even mentioned in the permanent seasons of the opera houses, although they were successful at the time of the first stage performances. Enlightening for the belcanto style practiced in all the National Universities of Music, the series of rare operas contains masterpieces that can be classified into musical romanticism, a period known to the specialists as beginning at the end of the eighteenth century (the birth of Gioacchino Rossini) and extending throughout the nineteenth century. In this case, the titles of rare works belonging to the romantic composers of Belcanti bring into the foreground roles of high psychological, cognitive, empathetic and aesthetic importance. Along with the original compositional qualities by which they acquired their universality - G. Rossini, V. Bellini, G. Donizzetti, G. Charpentier, Ch. Gounod, G. Meyerbeer, A. Thomas, G. Verdi, R. Strauss, P Mascagni, all generations of composers of the nineteenth century have deepened their national specificity, retaining belcanto reminiscences. Inspired by the dramaturgical talent of renowned librettists: Felice Romani, Salvatore Cammarano, Eugene Scribe, Jules Barbiere, Michael Carre, Andrea Maffei, Francesco Maria Piave - the brilliant melody blends harmoniously into the dramatic plot due to the higher rank performances of the solo voices. The first wish of the project manager, soprano Simona-Nicoleta Jiveanu, was the purchase of the musical material in the vocal-piano version. Then followed the psychological stage of coagulation of the solo micro-collective on Belcanto vocal considerations and finally, for the stage representation in the form of opera in concert, she paid special attention to the aesthetic aspect of attracting and sensitizing the music loving audience to the opera creation. "I Masnadieri" Opera by Giuseppe Verdi The project "Opera Rara Universalia" commences with the melodrama "I Masnadieri" by Giuseppe Verdi, on the libretto of the poet Andrea Maffei, after Friedrich Schiller's drama entitled "Die Räuber" (The Robbers). The conflict underlined by the text and the music of the work is generated by the contrasting experiences of the characters: Carlo - the leader of the revolutionary brigades whose struggle for social justice degenerates into the miserable life of a thief, Amalia - Carlo's lover, the eldest son of Count Massimiliano Moor, Francesco - brother usurper. In the Romantic style, the conflictual state is dissolved by assuming the sacrifice meant to save love, with the hope and belief that it will be fulfilled in another lifetime. Dr. Simona - Nicletta Jidveanu Soloist cast Carlo - Liviu Iftene, tenor Amalia - Simona Nicoletta Jidveanu, soprano Francesco - Fang Shuang, baritone Massimiliano - Florin Mircea Ganea, bass Tenor Liviu Iftene celebrated his stage debut in January 2009 at the Opera in Brasov, in the difficult role of Tonio in "La Figlia del Reggimento" by Gaetano Donizetti. This role, bypassed by most tenors due to the exigency of the vocal requirements, also marked his international debut, on the Großes Festspielhaus stage in Salzburg. Addressing the difficult roles from a vocal point of view has remained one of his defining attributes as a lyrical artist. Performing with the same pleasure and artistic experience both lyrical and dramatic roles, the young tenor has achieved a performance worthy of envy in the richness of his vocal repertoire, consisting of about 30 opera roles to which the operetta and musical roles are added, as well as the musical parts of the vocal-symphonic or chamber creation. The opera stage in Brasov, where he has worked for over eleven years, is not the only cultural landmark where Liviu Iftene is applauded by Brasov music lovers. They can often follow him in various recitals or concerts at the Patria Hall, the Casa Mureșenilor Museum, the Aula Magna of the Transilvania University or in the Piata Sfatului. At national level, he was always received with intense applause by the audience of prestigious cultural institutions from Romania such as: the Bucharest National Opera, the National Opera Theatre and the Oleg Danovski Ballet from Constanța, Cluj Napoca National Opera, the Nae Leonard National Opera and Opera Theatre of Galați, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Târgu Mureș State Philharmonic, the Paul Constantinescu Philharmonic of Ploiești, the Sibiu Philharmonic, the Romanian Tinerimea Palace in Bucharest, etc. The thirteen years of solo activity have brought him many satisfactions at international level as well, by participating in several European tours, in countries such as Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, France, Italy, Poland. The 2013 encounter with Ioana Gherman, the ambitious coordinator and conductor of the La Muse choir in Montreal and the president of the "La Muse Héritage Musical" association, set the stage for a close artistic collaboration, materialized in European tours and concerts in Canada (Montreal, Ottawa ). Since 2018, he has beenan ardent supporter of the Opera Rara Universalia programme, initiated by soprano Simona-Nicoletta Jidveanu. Simona-Nicoletta Jidveanu is the winner of the Grand Prize for Interpretation of a Contemporary Creation, of the prestigious “Concours du Chant Georges Enesco”, Paris (2015), award granted by the composer, artistic director, of the Competition - Henri Nafilyan. She is also the winner of the Grand Prize of the National Song Contest "Mihail Jora" and of the Special Awards "Crețoiu-Tassian" for Mozart and "Ludovic Spiess", Bucharest (2007). Simona achieves world premieres of contemporary music, with the same technique, musicality and intelligence whereby she emulatesVerdian roles such as Violetta from "La Traviata", Gilda from "Rigoletto", Amalia from "I Masnadieri" ... Simona is invited to international festivals: "International Week of New Music SIMN"  International Festival (Bucharest), "Mărțișor" International Music Festival (Kishinev), "Contemporary Music Days" International Festival (Bacău), "New Music Days" International Festival (Kishinev), “George Enescu” International Festival (Bucharest). She is applauded on reference stages from Romania, Republic of Moldova, Holland, Italy, Austria, France. Simona Nicoletta Jidveanu holds the scientific title of "PhD in Music", published the book entitled "The Chant: Method and Revelation". She is the initiator of the "Opera Rara Universalia" project, in order to promote the creations of rare music in Romania as well as the valuable performers. Lidia Butnariu attended the "Dinu Lipatti" High School of Music and graduated from the Faculty of Musical Interpretation, the piano section of the National University of Music Bucharest. She is also a graduate of the training courses within the StudiOpera project organized by the Bucharest National Opera in partnership with the Teatro alla Scala Academy and the SVASTA ICG in Romania. Since 1992, she has been a teacher at the UNMB and from 2007 until now she is a master accompanying pianist at the ONB. She gives recitals and concerts both as a soloist and as an accompanying pianist in Bucharest, Brașov, Bacău, Timișoara, Piatra-Neamț, Sibiu. She was appointed official pianist of the master classes from Piatra-Neamț in 2003, within the “Rusalka” international project, during the 2004 theatre festival and the Darclee Competition - 2010, 2012 and 2015 editions, as well as in the projects: The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni, Missa Solemnis, organized by Tempus Collection. She collaborated as a pianist with Viorica Cortez, Nelly Miricioiu, Marina Krilovici, Eduard Tumagian, Mariana Nicolesco, on the occasion of the master's courses held by them. For the ability to collaborate musically and scenically with the singers and to create emotional moments of high intensity, Lidia is a valuable team member of the project-programme "Opera Rara Universalia". Florin Mircea Ganea graduated from the Faculty of Music in Oradea, later replenishing his talent by attending various Mastery courses in the country and abroad, under the guidance of: Leontina Văduva, Marius Vlad Budoiu, Carmelo Agnello, Marian Pop, Alfio Grasso, Julian Smith and others. He participates in the Gutt Immling Festival Germany and debuts in roles such as Bauer in "The Moon" or Mago in "Rinaldo", Jailer in "Tosca", then participates in the Operacademy Project, where he debuts in the roles: Sarastro - "The Magic Flute '' and Bartolo - "Le nozze di Figaro". In 2016, he made his debut in the role of Endre II "Bank Ban" at the Csokonai theatre in Debrecen, in 2018 he debuted at the Bucharest National Opera with the role of the Commander in "Don Giovanni" and the role of Sarastro in "The Magic Flute" within the "Ludovic Spiess" Experimental Opera Studio, as well as Bartolo in "Figaro’s Wedding", in the "Lyrical Hunedoara" festival 2018. Since November 2018, he has been active in the "Stage Managers"  Association. He collaborates with the Bucharest National Opera in the "Ludovic Spiess" Opera Studio and with the "Opera Rara Universalia Association".   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

On Thursday, July 11th, 2019, the University of Bucharest invites you to the conference On Optics in the Nanotechnology Age, held by physicist Andrei Faraon. The event will be hosted by the Media Hall of the National Theatre of Bucharest, starting from 6:00 p.m. Addressing the general public and scientists, the conference "On Optics in the Nanotechnology Age" invites us to learn more about optics, nanotechnology and the applications they can have on electronic devices and medical devices. More information about the event can be found here: https://unibuc.ro/conferinteleub/ Access to the event is free of charge. If you want to participate in the event, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/Z1ExuWkvVB8iBnDC7 The event is organised by the University of Bucharest within the framework of the conference series "Science for All".   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

At the 5th edition (the second in this format), the ARTwise 2019 Galashall bear the sign of authenticity and the involvement of all Romanians in the cultural and artistic phenomenon. This phenomenon arises whenever emotion, knowledge and closeness between the creator and the spectator make their appearance, no matter what concerns we have. Within the Gala, we shall not be segregated into corporate employees or small entrepreneurs, supporters of the power or opposition, humanists or realists, cultivated or ignorant people, but we shall support truth, professionalism and originality as fundamental principles without which a people can not evolve. The gala shall take place on May 13th, 2019 at the National Theatre of Bucharest, Black Box Hall, starting at 7.00 p.m. The organizer is ARTwise ACF, producer and promoter of dozens of events held in major cultural cities of Romania and also in Paris in three key areas: music, drama and book. Gala Schedule (2h): „FridayARTwise” Project: In partnership with the Music Society, ARTwise launches a cultural programme dedicated to talented Romanians working in various industries. Speaker: Costica Rosoiu, ARTwise co-founder. Costi has a rich experience in people and business development and is an active promoter of authentic talent. After many years of making a significant contribution to the development of companies in various fields, he owns his business focusing on development, wellbeing and support for individuals and companies.  Poetry: Sabina Sandu is a physician and poet. Sabina reveals in her creations soul fragments that transcend the daily occupation and shall be accompanied on stage by an ARTwise artist. Flute and Authenticity: Artistic flute-rhetoric moment on the theme of authenticity. The musical repertoire shall not leave out: Sinatra, Debussy, Piazzolla and Morricone. Performers: Ioana Balasa is a flutist of the "George Enescu" Philharmonic since 2014 and has had the chance to sing under the wand of well-known conductors, such as Cristian Măcelaru and Leo Hussein. His debut as a soloist on the stage of the Romanian Athenaeum was at the musical-educational season "Classic is fantastic. How to understand music. " Speaker: Florin Coman is co-founder of ARTwise and has experience in the financial and banking field. Florin is known as the author of the play "I Do not Matter" and "The Trilogy of Nice". Man Beyond Politics: A special moment of a special guest, former minister, who accepted our challenge to give up the suit and any political rhetoric to talk about his new book. Speaker: Catalin Predoiu, a legal practitioner, former Justice Minister and former Interim Prime Minister, the only minister who has been in charge of five consecutive governments, author of several books in the legal field, shall present us from a personal perspective, the book "The Power of Justice and the Justice of Power". Reception: autographs, book purchase, networking and champagne. Entrance is only based on invitations. If you would like to participate, please contact us at: florincoman15@gmail.com, call 0721 370 322 or 0722 537 542 or press the "participate" button in the event created on Facebook. The invitations shall be honoured within the limits of the hall capacity and in the order of requests received. For more details visit the event page here:   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu  

Within the Romania – France Season, on May 7th, 2019, from 7.30 p.m., the Romanian audience is invited to let itself borne by the grave and sensuous voice of Arthur H in an exceptional concert, Amour chien fou, in the Studio Hall of the National Theatre of Bucharest. The concert promises to reveal an artist who shall amaze through the uniqueness of his music, almost impossible to qualify, the experience of listening to him and seeing him often evoking a catharsis of nostalgia. Author, composer and singer, Arthur H asserts himself on the stage of French music ever since the beginning of the nineties. Unique artist, he alternates musical genres, passing from rock to jazz, not avoiding the electro and funk areas and displaying a deep interest for lyricism and poetry. On a promotion tour of his last album, Amour chien fou, the artist builds a special bond with the audience, each live experience representing an occasion to leave the concepts of time and space behind, in favour of a single unit of measure, sensibility. The 18 pieces that make up this double album are scattered with an eclectic mix of rock notes, shades of jazz and blues, as well as inserts of electro tunes, seducing the audience in a quasi-mystical journey, where the elegant and airy lines of the horizon are intertwined with themes, such as love and family. Album of introspection, the melodies bear the traces of his experiences in Mexico, Tokyo, London, California, Montreal or Bali, Arthur H offering himself without half measures in a series of sensuous ballads, leaving behind the feeling of a mesmerizing spontaneity. Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

Private event hosted by the National Theatre of Bucharest. The organiser is exclusively liable for the quality and content of this event!   Stefan Hrusca brings the spring on the tunes of the song "A Tree in Bloom". After the frosty winter, nothing shall warm our souls like the immortal chorus A Tree in Bloom! This shall be the title of the tour that Stefan Hrusca shall perform all over the country in April! If the Flower Wedding makes your heart race, you are missing The Former Loves Fresh Love or you want to remember Fugitive from Heaven, The Promised Summer or the touching Pray for Our Parents, you are invited to a concert where you shall recover the thrill of the days or yore and the charm of ageless folk songs! Stefan Hrusca's artistic journey started in 1981, with his integration into the legendary Flacara Literary Circle. In a period of only three years, between 1981 and 1984, Stephen crossed the country high and low and sang in over 1,000 concerts, his warm voice caressing the hearts of Romanians from all geographical regions of Romania. With a unique voice, unmistakable candor and the emergence of a distinct simplicity, Stephen Hrusca became one of the most beloved folk musicians in Romania. His reference albums include: Pray for Our Parents (1984), Wish for Lovers (1986), Former Loves (1995), Special Ballads (2007) and, of course, the most loved carol records and Maramures Songs. If in the last 25 years, Stefan Hrusca’s carol concerts have acquired the status of tradition of the Romanian winter holidays, the folk concerts are true cultural events due to their rarity and individual character. About the encounter with the Romanian audience, on the verge of spring, Stefan Hrusca said: "We shall see each other again in mid April at a folk concert like the ones of yore. Songs dear to my soul shall find their place in the programme of an evening like in the good old days." The artist shall be accompanied by Mario Band (Mario Florescu - drums, Radu Rotaru - keyboard, Alex Florescu - percussion).   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

The French Institute of Romania, the International Francophonie Organization and the Bucharest National Theatre presents the show Maintenant ou Jamel.   Author and actor: Jamel Debbouze Production: JMD / Slievan Harkin, MIALA / Pierre de Lorme  General director: Sylvain Rénier  Start Time: 19.30 Show in French   Jamel Debbouze returns on stage with Maintenant ou Jamel for a one-man show that shall not leave you indifferent! As part of an international tour, Debbouze joins us as a guest ambassador to celebrate the Francophonie Day. Words of wit and humourshall leave behind the prejudices and fears in a show favouring the joy of transmitting francophone values, such as diversity, solidarity, freedom. The humorous and fine observer of everyday French society, Jamel Debbouze, tackles, without half-measures, personal and international issues. In a performance with highlights of calibrated impertinence and assumed humour, Jamel Debbouze deconstructs power games and critically treats the nuances of racism. The humorist sets new ground with the audience, carrying it naturally through a variety of themes: the relationship with the father, the education of his children seen through his own childhood, the school psychology, or the "Marrakech du rire" Festival, a true showcase for promoting young people everywhere. These are the axes that Jamel Debbouze explores in a spirit of solid humanism fueled by freedom of thought and expression. "Maintenant ou Jamel" - an unparalleled show, consumed at any age, in the form of a theatrical introspection exercise. Institutional partners: the Lebanese Embassy, ​​GADIF, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Francophone University Agency. Main Partner: Lee Cooper. Partners: Total, Bloom Bank. With the support of Novotel, Tarom. Media partners: Pro TV, RFI Romania, TV5 Monde Presentation Jamel Debbouze Actor, humourist and producer, Jamel Debbouze is a multifaceted artist. The first born in a Moroccan family with six children, Jamel Debbouze grew up in the Parisian suburb of Trappes. The meeting who introduced him to the showbiz world takes place in high school years, where, reputed for the oratory talent and voluptuous personality, he encounters Alain Degois, called "Papy", educator and director of "Déclic Théâtre", the "Cité des Merisiers" theatre company in Trappes. Jamel is making his debut on stage, ranking among the finalists of the junior section of the French Improvisation Championship. In 1995, he took the first steps towards a radio career, being the animator of chronicles about the daily newspaper. Soon, he also debuts on television on Paris Première, then joins Nulle Part Ailleurs and becomes the new image of Canal + TV. Seduced by the cinema, the first two roles in the films "The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain" (R. Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 2001) - where he impersonates Lucien and "Asterix and Obelix - Mission: Cleopatra" (R. Alain Chabat , 2002), where he plays the role of Numérobis, propels him to the attention of the general public and critics, establishing him among the most popular actors. Jamel Debbouze changes the register with each role, alternating between author and popular productions, starring for directors Spike Lee and Luc Besson. Also starring in the "Days of Glory" film, which brings him the Best Actor Award at the 59th Cannes Film Festival in 2006. In 2015, Jamel Debbouze goes behind the cameras, signing the direction of the film "Pourquoi J'ai Pas Mangé Mon Père", the film being made entirely by capturing movement - a European premiere in itself. The special interest in transmitting passion for the stage, coupled with the attachment to collaborating with and promoting young talents, prompts him in 2008 to create the Comedy Club structure, a Paris show hall that receives and supports young artists from all social backgrounds. Tireless promoter of the young talents, producers and filmmakers of tomorrow, Jamel Debbouze supports them through the Comedy Club, accompanying them especially on financial and material issues. A telling example is the "Talents en Court" operation in the field of short films. As president of the Les Ami(e)s Comedy Club Association, Jamel Debbouze launched this project in 2003, in partnership with the France Télévisions Foundation and the CNC. Thus, collaborations with various social and institutional partners allowed him to discover many artists, interacting with people of all cultural horizons. Jamel Debbouze engages frequently, with discretion, but with all his heart, in charity projects, and collaborates with various associations working in areas such as education, childhood, family and health. In addition, in partnership with Secours Populaire and Secours Islamique, he launched a fundraising campaign under the "An Aircraft for Gaza" operation to send humanitarian aid to civilian victims of the 2008-2009 conflict. Another topic that particularly sensitizes him is the theme of precarious housing. It is not surprising, therefore, that we also discover Jamel Debbouze as a godfather of the Abbe Pierre Foundation, whose actions he supports with his wife, Mélissa Theuriau, journalist and producer. The Abbé Road Concert in October 2015, an awareness campaign on the issue of precarious housing in November 2016, or the participation in the production of an M6 broadcast at a moment of maximum audience, commemorating 10 years since Abbé Pierre's disappearance in 2017, are some examples illustrating the solidary humanism that defines Jamel Debbouze. Last but not least, Jamel Debbouze works in Morocco, where he created the Marrakech du Rire International Festival. Already at its eighth edition, the Marrakech du Rire attracts an ever-increasing audience, reuniting the trendiest humourists. A special moment in each edition of the Festival is the organization of a charity football match - Le Charity Football Game. It takes place at the Marrakech Stadium with the participation of professional soccer players, as well as artists from all disciplines, and the proceeds are donated to Casablanca's L'Heure Joyeuse (Time of Joy), which has been supporting since 1954 disadvantaged people. Motivated by the roaring success of the Festival and enriched by the experience of the related actions in which he was involved, Jamel Debbouze currently carries out a number of new artistic projects and concepts, especially in Africa, but also in France.   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

Independent show hosted by NTB  On February 25th, 2019, we expect you at the Bucharest National Theatre to an intense and dynamic show! A super teenage musical, If We Love Each Other, is the first generation-fusion musical in Romania. The musical If We Love Each Other is a story imagined by Juliet Georoiu and written by two teenagers: Anastasia Jinga and Rareş Fota, on the music of Holograf. If We Love Each Other - the teenage musical is the first “generation fusion” musical of Romania. The show builds a bridge over generations among Holograf fans - on the one hand, most of them have reached adulthood, on the other teenagers nowadays. With an original script and approaching a theatrical genre gaining momentum in Romania - the musical, being performed exclusively by young people (many of them awarded at major vocal, dance or acting competitions), the show emanates energy, youth and love. The entire score (including instrumental) is performed live by Tomy Weissbuch & Band. A show produced by JG Production.   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

                                          Leonor Leal (dance) and Andrei Kivu (cello) The Cervantes Institute in Bucharest organizes, in collaboration with the I.L. Caragiale National Theatre, on February 13th, 2019 from 8.00 p.m. in the NTB Painting Hall, a recital for cello and flamenco dance. Its protagonists are the dancer Leonor Leal (for the third time in Romania), along with cellist Andrei Kivu. The show is a very daring cross-over experience, born out of the passion of the two artists for Bach's music, but not only, as the programme shall also feature transcripts from works by Claude Debussy and Gaspar Cassado. Tickets can be purchased online or from the IL Caragiale National Theatre box office.   ***Leonor Leal (Jérez de la Frontera, Spain) is a dancer who has been studying classical and Spanish dancing and then flamenco, being asked to dance in renowned companies such as Masters Antonio El Pipa Andrés Marín, Javier Barón or Cristina Hoyos, among others. Over time, the passion for flamenco dancing and her constant training in this genre made her name appear alongside great artists such as Joaquín Grilo, Antonio Canales, Rafael Campallo, Alejandro Granados, pianists Mie Matsumura, Dorantes, Rosa Torres Pardo or Camerata Flamenco Proyect, guitarist Jose Antonio Ruiz or Rafael Bonavita (baroque guitar). The premiere of her first solo show, "Leoleolé", took place in 2008 at the Jerez Festival, where she was extremely well received by flamenco criticism, both national and international. Starting from 2008, she combines both the work as dance teacher and the one as soloist and creative choreographer. In 2011, with the second show, "eLe eLe", she is granted the award for Best Artist - Revelation at the Jerez Festival, a show that tours Germany next year at the Dusseldorf festival, in Luxembourg, in different cities in Belgium and the Netherlands. Also in 2012, the premiere of the "Mosaicos" show takes place in the famous Cánovas Theater in Málaga and she tours with it in France (Paris), United Arab Emirates, Great Britain, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan. At the Sevilla Biennial, 2012, she presents a "La mujer Habitada" street dance piece directed by Víctor Zambrano, with whom she pursues the creation process until the 2013 Jerez Festival, featuring the show "Naranja Amarga." In order to enrich her stylistic range, she creates various short, experimental pieces such as "El verbo en tu Boca" (premiere at the Sevilla Biennial in 2014), "Frágil" - Dusseldorf Festival 2015, and Vídeodanzas, created in collaboration with video artist Félix Vázquez. Also in 2015, she presents the JRT performance in collaboration with the dancers Ursula and Tamara López, directed by Pedro G. Romero, which premiered in February 2016 at Jerez de la Frontera and develops the play "Frágil" which she presents at the Dusseldorf Festival in the company Michio, Maura Morales and Ana Lessing Mengibar. In 2018, she presented the show "Nocturno" with the dancer María Muñoz and the musicians Antonio Moreno (percussion) and Alfredo Lagos (guitar). She participates annually, either as a guest professor or as a soloist at International Flamenco Festivals such as the Ibérica Contemporánea Festival at Querétaro, the Berlin Festival, private dance centers in Frankfurt, Fribourg, Rome, Bologna, France or Russia. She completes her artistic career with university studies on Visual Practice and Visual Culture in the Master's offered by the Reina Sofia Museum.   ***Cellist Andrei Kivu was born on July 26th, 1970 in Bucharest. He studied cello with Anca Vartolomei in Bucharest, musical analysis with Aurel Stroe, phenomenology with Iancu Dumitrescu and harmonic singing with David Hykes in New York, Paris and Bucharest. He performed as a soloist accompanied by the Royal Orchestra of Wallonia (Mons, Belgium) New York University Orchestra, Romanian Radio Orchestra, Radio Romania Chamber Orchestra, Philarmonia Orchestra, Musicales Francaises Orchestra Traditions, New Music Orchestra in Katowice and many others. His concerts were broadcast live on numerous radio and television stations worldwide: ABC Australia, Radio France, Radio Suisse Romande, ORF, TVR, Radio Romania ... He was invited to teach on numerous occasions at the New York University, the Givat Ram Music Academy in Jerusalem, the University of Minnesota, Cal Arts, the Royal Conservatory in Madrid, the Université de Montreal and the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. Throughout her career, she has received many awards and distinctions, including the „2003 International New Music Consortium Award for Outstanding Activities as a Performer, Teacher and Researcher on the New Music”, and the “Uchimura 2002” Prize awarded by UNESCO. Andrei Kivu is the first Romanian cellist to perform the Bach Suite Integral in a single concert (Paris, 2009), the only cellist who made and sang transcripts for cello after JS Bach Sonatas and Violin Scores by J.S. Bach (Paris, 2017), as well and various other parts for flute, lute or clavecin. He is also the first Romanian cellist invited to perform at the Royal Festival Hall, the Lincoln Center, the Merkin Hall, the Wiener Konzerthaus, the Onassis Cultural Centre, Berghain, and at major international festivals such as Wien Modern, Warsaw Autumn, Parramasala (Sydney, Australia), World Music Days (Switzerland), Japan Expo (Paris), SPARK (Minneapolis, USA), CTM Festival for Adventurous Arts (Berlin) and Sacrum Profanum (Cracow, Poland). His current repertoire (solo and piano accompaniment) includes more than 30 hours of music, with a wide variety of stylistics: from Bach Suites to contemporary, avant-garde and experimental music. He appears as a soloist and / or guest of various ensembles on more than 30 CDs and DVDs with a wide international distribution, among the most honored collaborations being those made with the prestigious Mode Records label (New York) . Since 2009, he has been living in Paris. Since 2001, he is a member of the International School of Ki, and since 2007 he is a member of the Harmonic Presence Foundation (New York / Paris).   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu 

Extraordinary New Year's Concert, 6th Edition "Celebrate 2019: Classical arias and dances" The Calea Victoriei Foundation invites you on January 7th, 2019, from 7.00 pm, to the Bucharest National Theatre, the Grand Hall, for the Sixth Edition of the Extraordinary New Year’s Concert: "Celebrate 2019: Classical arias and dances"! Start the year 2019 with the musical magic created by conductor Tiberiu Soare and the Symphony Orchestra, along with three remarkable opera soloists: mezzo-soprano Maria Miron (Jinga), bass baritone Catalin Ţoropoc and the coloratura soprano Madalina Andreea Barbu. We propose a journey into the charming world of sounds, where we shall delight in the splendid creations of great composers of classical music and opera: Mozart, Rossini, Donizetti, Brahms, Ceaikovski, Bizet, Strauss, Delibes, Gounod and Puccini. The evening programme shall include famous arias, duets and trios, love stories, animated by the vibrant and colourful voices of the three invited soloists, all on the warm and enveloping arrangements made by the Symphony Orchestra. We shall also enjoy waltzes, marches and dances that animate, beyond centuries and borders, the audience around the world. We will enjoy together a festive moment, of celebration of life, under the inspired wand of conductor Tiberiu Soare. The New Year's Extraordinary Concert - 2019 edition is organized with the support of: Bondoc Law Firm and Associates SCA, FAN Courier and the National Music University of Bucharest. Media Partners: Radio Romania Musical, Radio Romania Cultural, RFI Romania, Free Romania, Forbes Romania, Forbes Life, Unica, Psychologies, Cinemagia, Agerpres, 100delocuri.ro, Bookhub, Metropolis Newspaper, Decat o Revista.   Translated by Simona Nichiteanu