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The two legends of the Romanian theatre will be on a tour again, performing the play Spinning the Yarn, a seductive duel of poetry, fables, morals, short stories and memories. Always surprising, always different and exceptional, Spinning the Yarn is  an improvisation performance... ̒̒ ̒ because  improvisation represents actually the supreme state of the actor, as Horațiu Mălăele states.  Every time it is performed, the play is different, the humor is livelier, and the proficiency becomes more and more obvious. The memory of  old times is brought up in the scene by Caramitru, who recites thrillingly and, with intelligence and talent, imagines answers suitable for Horațiu Mălăele, volcanic, irresistible and with a sparkling humor, the two of them being witnessed by Shakespeare, Eminescu or Topârceanu. The dialogue is completed by the gentle and colored musical replicas of cellist  Adrian Naidin. With his extraordinary voice and perfect technique, Adrian Naidin has always impressed the music lovers. Sometimes, he performs as if he were a whole orchestra, and other times he paints or whispers  lines of poetry. Adrian Naidin has inspired the Greek director Mihalis Kakogiannis, while  the Latvian musician Mischa Maisky , also called the Paganini of the cello, considers him one of his most talented apprentices. Despite his  background and education which are rather oriented towards classical music, the cellist Adrian Naidin has also experimented with other languages, from abstract contemporary jazz, up to world music or pop music. In ethno-jazz he has succeeded from his first attempt, in the great performance Damian ʼs Fire, directed by Damian Drăghici, in  2011, in Bucharest. He composes scene music, and  collaborates with Alekton theatre of Athens. Graduate of Gheorghe Dima  Music Academy of Cluj-Napoca, licentiate in cello and chamber music, Adrian Naidin  has improved his abilities by studying with the musician Mischa Maisky. He made his debut in 1988 at the Hungarian Opera in Cluj Napoca, and, since 2011, he is a member of the National Radio Orchestra of Bucharest. During their career of many years, Ion Caramitru and Horațiu Mălăele did not have the opportunity to chance replicas, neither in film, nor in theatre, although the public was waiting for a dialogue between the two of them  who, apart from experience and talent, share the love for  theatre and poetry. The multi-awaited moment has arrived in autumn 2011, when the two powers have united for the first time on the same stage. Very well received  by the public from all over the country, the play is a sell-out every time it is performed, both in Romania and in the tours for the Romanians abroad. 27th  of January, Studio Hall, 8:00 pm. Translated by: Birghilă Aida MTTLC, The University of Bucharest 

The two legends of the Romanian theatre embark on a national tour with the show "Caramitru-Mălăele, Spinning a Yarn", a fascinating dialogue on poetry, fables, jokes, tales and memories. Always impressive, innovative and unique, the show "Caramitru-Mălăele, Spinning a Yarn",  is an improvisation show..."because improvisation comes naturally to an actor", as Horaţiu Mălăele said. The show constantly reinvents itself, it has a whole new rhythm , the humour becomes more entertaining and the creativity blossoms. The remembrance of the past times is brought on stage by Caramitru, who recites with deep emotion and cleverly and skilfully comes up with answers that suit Horaţiu Mălăele's volcanic temper and irresistible charm as well as his sharp sense of humour, the two evoking Shakespeare, Eminescu and Topârceanu. Their dialogue is accompanied by the cello player Adrian Naidin's warm and cheerful harmonies. Due to his unique voice and amazing skills, Adrian Naidin has always touched a deep cord in the music lovers' hearts. He sometimes performs as if an entire orchestra was playing, and at other times, he recites or whispers lyrics. The Greek director Mihalis Kakogiannis was inspired by Adrian Naidin and the Latvian musician Mischa Maisky, also known as "The Paganini of the Cello", considers Adrian to be one of his most talented students. Even though he has studied classical music, the cello player Adrian Naidin has experimented with other genres as well, ranging from the abstract notions of contemporary jazz to world music and pop. He was successful with his first attempt   to play Ethno Jazz, for the extraordinary show "Damian's Fire", staged by Damian Drăghici in 2001, in Bucharest. He is a musical theatre composer, who among others, has collaborated with the Alekton Theatre in Athens. He graduated from Gheorghe Dima Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca, with a degree in cello playing and chamber music; the musician Mischa Maisky helped him improve his skills. He made his debut at the Hungarian Opera in Cluj-Napoca, in 1988 and has been a member of the Romanian Radio National Orchestra since 2001. Throughout many years of an extraordinary career, Ion Caramitru and Horațiu Mălăele had never had the chance to appear together in a movie or a theatre play, despite the public awaiting a performance that would bring the two actors together, who not only share their love for theatre and poetry, but also their experience and talent. The highly anticipated moment came in the fall of 2011, when the two personalities joined forces for the first time on stage. Acclaimed by audiences all over the country,  it is always a sell-out performance both in Romania and for Romanians living abroad. The show will take place on the 23'rd December, at eight o'clock in the evening, at the Studio Hall.   Translated by: Apetroaei Diana MTTLC, The University of Bucharest 

In Decembre 2013, we are celebrating 40 years since the "I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre has its current location in the University Square. This building was inaugurated in Decembre 1973 and it is located at the centre of the capital city. An extensive process of restoration has begun in 2011, in order to repair the deteriorated spaces, to organize the entire area and to build the original facade from 1973. Today, at the end of the year 2013 the transformation is spectacular. The "I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre wants to make from this "Bridge across the years" a holiday, so, on the 14th of Decembre 2013 there will be organized a series of free entrance events. On Saturday, the 14th of Decembre 2013, from 10:00 o'clock A.M. till 4:00 o'clock P.M.,there will be organized free guided tours around the theatre, of the new studios and restored spaces. On the same day, there will be held meetings with actors of NTB, sessions for autographs and photos by the theatre book stands, where there will also be some book launches.Marin Moraru, Mircea Albulescu, Ion Caramitru, Adela Mărculescu, George Motoi, Dan Puric, Liviu Lucaci, Dan Tudor had already confirmed their presence at the public meeting. We will inform you in advance, about the schedule of these meetings at the book stand. There will also be other surprises. Moments from the history of these 40 years of theatre, recalling the great plays and the actors from the golden generation, will be shown on a screen at the Media Hall, during the entire day. At 11:00 o'clock A.M, the play Little Hell will be performed at the Painting Hall. The entrance is free but only by reservation. There are just 226 seats available (a person can make reservation for maximum 2 seats). NTB and TEATRU .PRO invites you at the end of the play "Little Hell", to go up on the stage, in the setting of the show, to sit for a photo with the actors from the play. The photos will be uploaded on the www.teatru.pro site, at "Events"box, in a special application, from where you'll be able to download the ones that you want, of course at a certain price. The payment is done online, with your card. SpectActor is an original project initiated by TEATRU .PRO in partnership with NTB and which will be launched at the "Open Day at NTB". From 11:00 o'clock P.M till... the first subway, the show will take place at the Studio Hall, "a white night of theatre" in premiere! The remarkable moments will be offered to you by Ion Caramitru, Monica Davidescu, Ilinca Goia, Medeea Marinescu, Marius Manole, Marius Bodochi, Eugen Cristea, Dorin Andone, Tania Popa, Vitalie Bichir, Rodica Ionescu şi Maria Buză, switching from jazz to music played by fiddlers, from folk to musical, puppets improvisations, poetry and theatre. Other guests: Lucian Maxim, Petre Ancuța și Emilian Mârnea, as well as the actors from the Gala Hop 2013 in the show Hai iu iu NU Hey you you(a concert of remixes from Maria Tănase, a UNITER production), staged by RaduAfrim and music by Vlaicu Golcea. The mulled wine and the hot pretzels will heat the atmosphere, announcing that Christmas is coming! The well-known caricaturist, Mihai Stănescu created a caricature representing this event, inspired by the Shakespearian line "To be or Not to Be" (from the Romanian name Teatrul Național București or TNB)   Translated by: Pavel Evelina Andreea  MTTLC, The University of Bucharest

Felicia Filip, the golden voice of Romanian and international lyrics, brings together in an original and creative manner the greatest hits of Romanian Rock music by releasing a unique project on the Romanian music market: the album Dream Girl. Felicia Filip is the musician who introduced symphonic Rock to Romania. Following the example of Montserrat Caballe and Freddy Mercury, in 1996 she started a collaboration with the Romanian Rock band Iris, which has had a huge success. The soprano's voice, which is thrilling and expressive, reintroduces to the public ten songs that have made history and have been released over the years by ten of the most popular Rock bands: Compact, Holograf, Iris, Direcția 5, Roșu și Negru, Semnal M, Celelalte Cuvinte, Sfinx and Mircea Baniciu. Putting together such different genres, such as the Rock genre and the Lyrical genre, has created a new, complex and outstanding product, which addresses all quality music lovers. Felicia Filip will release her album Dream Girl during a special show featuring important performers that is scheduled to take place at the National Theatre of Bucharest on 18th November starting at 8 p.m. The concert will also feature some of the most important Romanian performers: the band Compact which has released the hit song Dream Girl 28 years ago , the amazing Ion Caramitru, Mircea Baniciu, Adrian Barar from Cargo, Călin Pop from Celelalte Cuvinte and Șerban Boldijar from Semnal M. Felicia Filip will be wearing costumes by Doina Levintza , the  producer is Mike Godoroja and Cristian Mihăilescu is the director. After the concert, the fans will have the opportunity to meet Felicia Filip during an autograph session. The soprano intends to bring the joy of music to Romanians all over the country and she plans to promote her album Dream Girl by going on tour in Romania's main cities. Felicia Filip is one of the greatest lyrical voices in the world and in the international press she goes by Diva céleste and The New Traviata Queen, she made so many people on the globe and in Romania fall in love with her voice and she is the only performer in the world who has won all the Mozart Awards. You are all invited to be a part of this event at the National Theatre's Sala Studio, on 18th November starting at 8 p.m.   Translated by: Paltin Sînziana-Ruxandra MTTLC, The University of Bucharest

Seductive, with irresistible humour and the profundity that made them legends, the two dialogue partners look for each other, seek to understand and test one another, in a show applauded by critics and the public alike. It was last season's revelation, a sell-out performance every time. Between the two, Adrian Naidin, the musical moderator of this enchanting show, makes wonders with his cello and an exceptional voice. His voice is tailored from a traditional authentic lode, a timbre specific to Romanian ballads of the kind that take your breath away. Last year's most applauded representation, "Caramitru - Mălăele, Spinning a Yarn" is an improvisation show, because "improvisation is an actor's state of grace," as Horațiu Mălăele says. Therefore the rhythm is always different, the show is always interpreted in full force, it is funnier and more profound from one edition to the other. "Horațiu Mălăele is the best product of the Romanian theatre in the last 20 years. A complex personality as an actor, theatre director and, more recently, as a film director", says Ion Caramitru. ‘The great artist Caramitru is formed of a malleable and ductile material, which can take the form of any artistic act that is of public interest', says Horațiu Mălăele.                                                 Monday, Mai 20, 2013, at 20:00 The National Theatre Bucharest   Price / Ticket: Category 1: 106 lei Category 2: 85 lei Category 3: 64 lei Category 4: 32 lei   Translated by Izabella Feher

The Cervantes Institute from Bucharest and the "I.L. Caragiale" National Theatre from Bucharest present at the NTB's Great Hall, the flamenco dance show "Abriendo Caminos" performed by the company Úrsula López (Spain), on May 14, 2013, at 20:00. Abriendo Caminos performed by the company Úrsula López is a highly authentic flamenco show, which combines the impeccable technique of the artists on the stage: Úrsula López and Cristian Lozano - dance, Javier Patino - guitar, Vicente Gelo - voice and Raúl Domínguez - percussion - with strength, passion and knowledge of the most profound flamenco dance. Dancer formed in the high school of the Andalusian Dance Company and in the National Ballet of Spain, Úrsula López is one of those artists who preserve their personality both in collaboration with major artists such as Carlos Saura, Maria Pages or Antonio Gades and in her own productions. In the show Abriendo Caminos, for which she made the choreography, we are faced with a proposal of great elegance in setting, composed of high technical and artistic quality parts, which rely on the almost dream-like music of the guitarist Javier Patino. A show that keeps the classic scenic structure (two dancers, three musicians) and presents all the important styles of flamenco dance (seguiriyas, fandangos, romance, farruca, tangos). As the title says, the show abre Caminos / opens roads and allows both connoisseurs and those at the first meeting with a show of this kind, to be seduced by the power and beauty condensed in the flamenco culture, an immaterial UNESCO heritage. Tickets are on sale at the National Theatre's Ticket Agency (open from Tuesday to Sunday between 10.00-19.00) and on Bilet.ro. Ticket price: 60, 50 and 20 lei         Translated by: Izabella Feher

On April 29, 2013, for the first time in Romania, the Italian Dance Company Latin Café, led by choreographer Katina Genero, will hold in Bucharest the successful show: Mil Besos por un café. The Romanian audience, which has a passion for dance and unconventional performances, is expected at the National Theatre Bucharest, at 20:00, to watch the show about which the prestigious Italian newspaper "Stampa" wrote: A unique show, a new vision on dance and the Latin universe. The production had its preview in Italy in December 2012, as a multicultural art project supported by "Associazione Ritmi E Danze Afro" and "Centro De Formazione Alla Danza Mamadanse", which aims to promote and value young talent, as well as music arts and choreography. Mil Besos por un café is a demonstration of choreographic skill, a show focused on the binomial dance - coffee, a journey through Latin music and the history of coffee, this "essence of the devil" that gives wings to poetry, philosophy and to the most passionate love stories, an expression of the strongest human feelings and emotions. Under the baton of choreographer Katina Genero from Turin, twelve dancers coming from various parts of the world (Italy, Peru, Cuba, Poland), but who have in common a passion for Latin music, reinterpret in a contemporary manner the Caribbean, afro and Latin Caribbean dance. Along with music, the skills of the dancers, the costumes and the scenography help to create stories filled with passion and flavour, in which all of us find ourselves. The show runs for one hour and a half. Tickets are available in three price categories: categ. VIP - 100 lei, categ. I - 80 lei, categ. II - 60 lei. The event is organized by the European Centre for Arts and by Diva's Talents. Media Partners: 24FUN, Unica, 121. ro, Modernism.ro, Metropotam, WebCultura, SalsaMagia, Bucurestiivechisinoi.ro.                           The story of dance and coffee In the new millennium, on all five continents, in cities and towns, people drink espresso. Thus, the Espresso can be considered the universal language of coffee. In many parts of the world, the birth of a child, going through a rite of initiation or even a marriage proposal, the closing of a business deal, are celebrated with a cup of coffee. Coffee is a beverage that has managed to integrate in various cultures, without being scared by differences; on the contrary, it values and intensifies them. From Africa to Asia, through the Middle East and Europe and arriving to the New World, coffee speaks different languages. For some it is an opportunity for introspection, for others an exciting prelude to dancing, a liberator of mystic ecstasy or simply "the essence of the devil", that creates disorder in body and soul. First served in the "Café chantants" from Cairo, in the dervish dancers' ceremonies, but also in the prestigious European literary cafes, coffee finally landed in the New World, mixing its flavour with the sound of African tambourines. All this has inspired the choreographer Katina Genero to write the story of dance and coffee. In Mil Besos por un café, coffee is sipped by dancing to the rhythms of African origin, to the nostalgic songs of the romantic "boleros", to the eloquent images of Ruven Afanador's 1000 kisses, to Buika's intense, mestizo voice, to the double erotic sense of "Tres" by Azucar, to the rhythms of salsa, timba and Latin jazz, alike coffee, originating from the New World, they flooded all continents. About Latin Café: The Latin Café Dance Company was founded in 2010 as a result of a choreography laboratory led by Katina Genero and it reunites young dancers and choreographers of different nationalities - Italian, Polish, Cuban, Peruvian, in a confrontation of ballet and dance, having in the background the wide range of feelings and emotions aroused by the taste of coffee. About Katina Genero: Dancer, choreographer, maestro and writer, known for bringing African dance to Italy, with "Ritmi E Danze Afro", produced together with her brother, the famous percussionist Bruno Genero. Pioneer of the cultural encounter between music, dance and theatre, Katina Genero had from 1979 to the present day a rich artistic and cultural activity, being involved in numerous theatre productions as a choreographer and scenographer. The versatile spirit as well as the capacity to enter into a deep contact with the language of other cultures brought her several international collaborations. The passion for Latin language was present throughout her entire career, first in the form of dance and then as a project of choreographic research, materialized in the end through the foundation of the Latin Café company. Katina Genero explores together with the company members new interactions between ballet and dance, between entertainment and scenic art in the Latino gestural and musical scene, which is so little exploited in theatre, revealing a poetic universe, surprisingly rich, loaded with a strong and vital energy, but also with a refined lyrical signature.   Location: the Great Hall, National Theatre Bucharest Date: April 29, 2013 Time: 20.00 Ticket price: VIP category - 100 lei                       Category I - 80 lei                       Category II - 60 lei   Translated by Izabella Feher

Monday, April 8, at 20.00, at the National Theatre's Great Hall, Sprint Media and Bestmusic.ro present to you the musical event of the year. Acustic, Vița de Vie's eighth album, will be released in an outstanding performance, unique like the album itself, a fusion of refinement, good taste, sensational and music taken to the level of art. Vița de Vie's fans will be surprised to find their favourites in a unique artistic state. Accustomed to their dynamic concerts, full of energy, which became Vița de Vie's trademark, the fans will discover this time a completely different side of the band. The natural instruments such as the piano, the acoustic guitar, the cello, the contrabass, the ethnic percussion and wind elements replace the noisy electric guitars and represent the new arsenal with which Vița de Vie are reinventing their old repertoire. In addition, there will be 50% more musicians on the stage than usual! Starting from the classical Unplugged, Acustic means the best songs by Vița de Vie, gathered during the 16 years of existence, reworked in an unusual manner, going sometimes to classical, jazz or bossanova. Who would have ever imagined that the bass and bass drum can "stand straight" and sound so good in a Swing version? The entire sound experience is conceived as a show and a celebration of music, starting with the sound, the staging, the video projections and lights, up to the candles and Persian rugs, all in the company of great musicians. The Acustic concept started in spring 2012 with two sold out concerts, one at the National Opera Bucharest and one at the Banat Philharmonic Timișoara. The album Acustic contains 13 songs and features renowned guests: Răzvan Suma, Alexandrina, Florin Ochescu and Eugen Caminschi. Tickets can be found in electronic format on www.iabilet.ro, www.bestmusic.ro/bilete/, www.metalhead.ro/bilete/ and on paper at the National Theatre's ticket office, Cinema Patria, Unirea Shop and the Eminescu Library at the following prices: 60 lei - Category C 80 lei - Category B 100 lei - Category A   Translated by: Izabella Feher

It is not a joke! Ion Caramitru, Horațiu Mălăele and Adrian Naidin will meet again on April 1, for the second time this year, on the National Theatre's stage for a show that you will remember forever. Seductive, with irresistible humour and the profundity that made them legends, the two dialogue partners look for each other, seek to understand and test one another, in a show applauded by critics and the public alike. It was last season's revelation, a sell-out performance every time. Between the two, Adrian Naidin, the musical moderator of this enchanting show, makes wonders with his cello and an exceptional voice. His voice is tailored from a traditional authentic lode, a timbre specific to Romanian ballads of the kind that take your breath away. Last year's most applauded representation, "Caramitru - Mălăele, Spinning a Yarn" is an improvisation show, because "improvisation is an actor's state of grace," as Horațiu Mălăele says. Therefore the rhythm is always different, the show is always interpreted in full force, it is funnier and more profound from one edition to the other. "Horațiu Mălăele is the best product of the Romanian theatre in the last 20 years. A complex personality as an actor, theatre director and, more recently, as a film director", says Ion Caramitru. ‘The great artist Caramitru is formed of a malleable and ductile material, which can take the form of any artistic act that is of public interest', says Horațiu Mălăele. Monday, April 1, 2013, at 20:00, the Great Hall   Price / Tickets: Category 1: 100 lei Category 2: 80 lei Category 3: 60 lei Category 4: 30 lei   Translated by Izabella Feher

UNITER launches the twelfth edition of the annual National Campaign "Artists for Artists", the 2013 edition, a unique event based on the category of beneficiaries that it addresses. Held around March 27 - the International Day of Theatre, the campaign became for UNITER, for the past 11 editions, not only a celebration of the impressive theatrical universe, but also, the praise of artists who rebuilt year by year, along their lifetime, the magic of theatre. 2002 was a success for the attempt to be socially responsible, to correct through art the system's deficiencies. With each edition we gained confidence that just by increasing the public's and the theatrical environment's awareness on the social situation of older artists with health problems, we can build through culture a valid and genuine social solidarity campaign with concrete results. This year's edition will benefit again from the participation of theatres from the country that will play a show from their repertoire in the name of this campaign. The theatres from Bucharest will be selling tickets for this Campaign for a representation dedicated to it. There will also be a charity representation, specially produced by UNITER. The money collected from the ticket sales is directed to the fund specially created for this: the Theatre Solidarity Fund. Account: RO40RZBR0000060007801286, opened at Raiffeisen Bank, the Piaţa Amzei agency. The charity show held this year by UNITER, with the title Moments of life, takes place on Monday, March 25, at 19.00, at the Great Hall of the National Theatre Bucharest. A unique performance, a moving show that reunites an impressive number of great artists from the scene and their life stories: Dorin Andone, Marcel Iureş, Horaţiu Mălăele, Mihai Mălaimare, Medeea Marinescu, George Mihăiţă, Mariana Mihuţ, Marin Moraru, Maia Morgenstern, Florin Piersic, Tania Popa, Victor Rebengiuc, Rudy Rosenfeld, Eusebiu Ştefănescu, Stela Popescu and Alexandru Arşinel, Margareta Pâslaru, Ioan Gyuri Pascu, Adrian Naidin, Paula Seling. With the extraordinary participation of the pianist Dan Grigore. Host: Ion Caramitru. Tickets are available at: the National Theatre Bucharest, the Palace Hall, the Unirea shop, at ArCuB's ticket agency and online on bilete.ro, biletoo.ro, blt.ro, as well as in all post offices marked with bilete.ro. Monday, March 25, at 19:00, the Great Hall Prices: 70 lei, 60 lei, 50 lei, 20 lei Organizers: UNITER - Romanian Association of Theatre Artists The Romanian ITI Centre The National Theatre Bucharest The Centre for Research and Theatre Creation "Ion Sava" The Town Hall of the Municipality of Bucharest ArCuB - the Centre for Cultural Projects of the Town Hall of the Municipality of Bucharest   Translated by: Izabella Feher