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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! 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. It is enough to mention a few traditional stages: Brucknerhaus Linz (Linz Philharmonic), Bregenz Festspielhaus (Bregenz Philharmonic), Brunnenhof der Residenz München (Munich Imperial Palace), Stadthalle Vienna, Meistersingershalle Nurnberg, Kasemattenbuehne Graz, etc. The orchestra's recognition is also due to its collaborations with great names of the world opera, soloists and conductors from the Arena in Verona, the Scala Theatre in Milan, the Opera Theatre in Rome, the Vienna Opera, etc. The members of the Orchestra di Teatro D'Opera Italiana are joined by the Vox Opera Orchestra, known and appreciated nationally and internationally. This is the first time in Romania that two orchestras join hands to offer the public memorable evenings and unique musical experiences. The two orchestras are joined by the Vox Opera Ballet Ensemble, with long-awaited moments of waltz, polkas, can-can, in an effervescent choreography conceived by Vlad Sebastian. The atmosphere and the Viennese spirit will win you over from the moment you enter the auditorium and will remain in your heart as a living memory for the Christmas and New Year to come. If you can't make it to the Vienna Christmas and New Year concerts, we bring the Viennese spirit to your city with the most beautiful Viennese musical masterpieces of the Strauss dynasty, Franz Lehar, Emerich Kalman and many, many other musical and choreographic surprises. Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

Private event hosted by the National Theatre of Bucharest. The organiser is exclusively liable for the quality and content of this event! 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. It is enough to mention a few traditional stages: Brucknerhaus Linz (Linz Philharmonic), Bregenz Festspielhaus (Bregenz Philharmonic), Brunnenhof der Residenz München (Munich Imperial Palace), Stadthalle Vienna, Meistersingershalle Nurnberg, Kasemattenbuehne Graz, etc. The orchestra's recognition is also due to its collaborations with great names of the world opera, soloists and conductors from the Arena in Verona, the Scala Theatre in Milan, the Opera Theatre in Rome, the Vienna Opera, etc. The members of the Orchestra di Teatro D'Opera Italiana are joined by the Vox Opera Orchestra, known and appreciated nationally and internationally. This is the first time in Romania that two orchestras join hands to offer the public memorable evenings and unique musical experiences. The two orchestras are joined by the Vox Opera Ballet Ensemble, with long-awaited moments of waltz, polkas, can-can, in an effervescent choreography conceived by Vlad Sebastian. The atmosphere and the Viennese spirit will win you over from the moment you enter the auditorium and will remain in your heart as a living memory for the Christmas and New Year to come. If you can't make it to the Vienna Christmas and New Year concerts, we bring the Viennese spirit to your city with the most beautiful Viennese musical masterpieces of the Strauss dynasty, Franz Lehar, Emerich Kalman and many, many other musical and choreographic surprises. Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

  Centrul Cultural European de artă și muzică propune Christmas Jazz – Crăciun magic la TNBEmy Drăgoi & Grande OrchestraGrigore Lese & Eduard Adam & TVAOn the occasion of Christmas, the public from Bucharest and elsewhere is invited to a musical journey into the magical world of Christmas. A wonderful occasion to celebrate and to spend the special moments that precede Christmas and the New Year, in a concert-show with Emy Drăgoi "at the lectern". The show is aimed at music lovers of all ages. The show is performed under the artistic direction of the accordionist Emy Drăgoi, considered the best jazz accordionist of the moment and declared "Artist of the Year" in France, the country where he completed his musical studies. He will be joined on stage by the Grand Orchestra - an orchestra that brings together 20 talented instrumentalists - violin, piano, percussion, bass, guitar, etc., the Alls'choir - a choir made up of soloists from the Romanian Opera in Bucharest, and Magic Violin. Also, along with the more than 50 musicians, will perform in the show the master Grigore Leșe, the guest of honour of this magic show, Eduard Adam - in a lesser known role, the TVA band will revive this fairy tale. The chosen repertoire - which brings together some of the most valuable musical creations dedicated to Christmas, (White Christmas, Merry Christmas, Let it Snow, Santa Claus.... Christmas Lights, The Christmas Song, etc.), the diversity of rhythms: from jazz to gospel, from pieces that have made history to improvisations and virtuosity - the content of the whole performance and the special effects chosen make up an artistic performance of great value, which will recreate on stage some of the grandeur, the emotion, the festive atmosphere that the Dutch violinist, conductor and composer Andrei Rieu and his orchestra have brought to Romania. Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu

Within the series Words / Non-words To the StarLove, nostalgia and music On stage - Horaţiu Mălăele and Emilia PopescuOn screen - Ion CaramitruAt the piano and cymbal - Cătălin Răducanu In words and non-words, Nichita Stănescu, Mihai Eminescu, Emil Brumaru, Ştefan Augustin Doinaş, Adrian Păunescu Artistic direction - Claudiu GogaMusical direction - Oltea Șerban-PârâuVideo image - Virgil OprinaA performance based on an idea by Ovidiu Miculescu   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu

An evening of winter songs by TVA (Value Added Band) and special guests. The musicians, Teo Boar (guitarist, composer, member of Pacifica, Mircea Baniciu Band, The Blue Workers) originally from Arad and Vladi Cnejevici (keyboards, composer, member of Compact, Pasărea Colibri, Mircea Baniciu Band, The Blue Workers) originally from Timișoara, who were joined by Dorin Andone, actor of the National Theatre in Bucharest, composer, lyricist originally from Cluj Napoca and Adrian Vascu from the area of business consulting, composer and lyricist, originally from Targu Lăpuș, Maramureș county, founded in 2021 - TVA (Value Added Band). The synergy between these four musicians has led to a genre of music rooted in folk music with hints of rock, interspersed with recitations, a bouquet of songs and poetry with a message specific to the band members' life experience. Thus was born the album Winter Songs, which includes traditional carols, sung from house to house on Christmas Eve in the Maramures area. The show entitled The Smell of Christmas has as special guests the well-known Maramureș artists Grigore Leșe (originally from Târgu Lăpuș, Maramureș county) and Ducu Bertzi (originally from Sighetul Marmației) who are joined by the Emy Drăgoi and Jazz Hot Club orchestra, well known for the virtuosity and uniqueness of Emy Drăgoi, as well as for the professional musicians in its composition. We invite you to an evening of excitement, joy and surprises in the Ion Caramitru Hall of the National Theatre in Bucharest, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, starting at 7.30 pm. This hall has a special meaning for us, as the late master Ion Caramitru is, and will always remain, part of our Value Added Story.   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

RAMANENJANA is a performative docu-fiction created by Simona Deaconescu (RO) in collaboration with Gaby Saranouffi (MG/SA). The performance, which premiered in Germany, Romania and Madagascar this year, is the result of a consistent research on "dance epidemics" and benefited from the mentorship of the renowned French choreographer Mathilde Monnier within the European platform Forecast. RAMANENJANA - an international co-production in which three languages are spoken and conflicting testimonies about dance, disease and revolution are performatively commented on - explores and critically debates multiple versions of the same historical event, questioning the role of dance in society. The performance is presented at the CNDB 2022 Awards Gala, organised by the National Dance Centre Bucharest. The CNDB Awards Gala is an annual event to acknowledge those who have contributed, supported and confirmed the value of contemporary dance art in society. Beyond any hierarchies, the CNDB Awards celebrate dance, creativity and the role of art for people and in the community. RAMANENJANA is a performative docu-fiction by Simona Deaconescu in collaboration with Gaby Saranouffi and performed by Haja Saranouffi, Simona Dabija, Maria Luiza Dimulescu under the direction of Mathilde Monnier. Muic: Olombelo Ricky Costumes: Cristina Milea Duration: 60 min Producers: Tangaj Collective, National Dance Centre from Bucharest and Forecast. Performance presented in English with Romanian surtitles.   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

An event dedicated to young Romanian choreographers - students and graduates of the Choreographic Art Department of the University of Theatre and Cinema, "I.L. Caragiale", Bucharest. During the event the choreographic creations of the young choreographers shall be presented: Andreea Vălean, Teodora Tudose, Anca Stoica, Sergiu Diță, Ema Trâncă, Eliza Gîdoi, Bianca Flueraș, Ștefan Orheanu, Bogdan Ciopîc, Tamara Găgeatu, Ada Anghel, Dennis Ilie, Anastasia Preotu. Event produced by A&A Associated Artist (non-profit cultural association) in partnership with the National University of Theatrical and Cinematographic Arts, Bucharest (U.N.A.T.C. "I.L. Caragiale"). Event co-funded by the Administration of the National Cultural Fund (A.F.C.N.).   Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

Independent show hosted by the National Theatre in Bucharest. The responsibility for the quality and content of this event lies solely with the organizer!! Continuing the series of concerts that Aurelian Temișan has performed at the National Theatre in Bucharest (Unplugged, Tribute to Aurelian Andreescu, If you had not existed... woman), in November 2022 he will once again be the protagonist of a new quality concert, on the stage of the Studio Hall of the National Theatre, together with over 50 musicians, in the concert NOVEMBER LOVE. The concert repertoire consists of love songs by Romanian composers from the last 50 years and released by great names in music. The subject is LOVE, which we need as much as possible in the troubled times and the society we live in. The modern orchestrations signed by Andrei Tudor and George Natsis, transform the compositions but preserve the fragrance of the original ones. Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

Private event hosted by the National Theatre of Bucharest. The organiser is exclusively liable for the quality and content of this event! JTI Meetings at their 23rd edition Aterballetto presents "Don Juan", the performance "awaited throughout Europe" Aterballetto / Fondazione Nazionale della Danza, the most important Italian dance company, comes to Romania for the first time, at the 23rd edition of the JTI Meetings. Don Juan, choreographed by Johan Inger, premiered in October 2020 in Ferrara (Italy), and this year it will be presented to the Romanian audience on October 11 and 12 at 8 pm, at the National Theatre Bucharest, Ion Caramitru Hall. "Don Juan" received the prestigious Danza&Danza magazine's award for the best production of the year. "An ancient yet contemporary myth, a choreographer at the height of his creativity, a company on an ambitious path of repositioning and growth, all bring to life one of the greatest shows of the year," the jury's motivation reads. "We have worked with renowned choreographers such as Naharin, Kylián and Shechter, but Don Juan is the creation expected throughout Europe," said Gigi Cristoforetti, coordinator and artistic director of Aterballetto, at the time of the premiere. Johan Inger, born in Stockholm in 1967, is one of the world's leading choreographers today. He made his debut as a dancer with the Nederlands Dans Theater in 1990 and as a choreographer in 1995. He enjoyed immediate success. In 2003 Johan left Nederlands Dans Theater to take up the role of artistic coordinator at Cullberg Ballet in Stockholm, where he has created numerous works. In 2005, Johan Inger came to Romania as a dancer and choreographer with the Cullberg Ballet Company, a guest of JTI Meetings. Of Mats Ek, artistic director of Cullberg Ballet at the time, Johan says he considers him "an artistic father". Mats Ek has also been a guest at JTI Meetings in 2016 with the Quartet Gala. Since 2008, Johan Inger has been a freelance choreographer and creates for companies all over the world, including the Swedish National Ballet, Compania Nacional de Danza, Aterballetto, Lyon Opera Ballet, Les Ballets de Monte Carlo and, of course, Nederlands Dans Theater. "I think and hope that it will not be a traditional interpretation, although it will be very faithful to the original story (...) I chose to explore the character of Don Juan because I am convinced that there is something contemporary about him and bringing him back into the spotlight could be an interesting experience. (...) Our Don Juan is not facing an eternity in hell because of his sins. We leave that to the viewer. Perhaps in the end, though too late, Don Juan realizes his transgressions and throws himself into the arms of destiny written by the vices and phantasms of the past? Or is he just a victim of something beyond himself? I don't want to give that away. But I can say that, in my version, Don Juan has more chances and opportunities to escape judgement and change (...)", Johan Inger explains his vision of the show. The Fondazione Nazionale della Danza carries out its production and touring activities under the name Aterballetto, the most important contemporary dance company in Italy. The company was founded in 1977 as Compagnia di Balletto dei Teatri dell'Emilia-Romagna and since 1979 has been known as Aterballetto. Thanks to the versatility of its soloists, Aterballetto has received numerous accolades in Italy and on the international stage. The JTI Meetings with Aterballetto / Fondazione Nazionale della Danza are organized as usual by the Art Production Foundation, with the artistic advice of Silvia Ghiață. Join us at the 23rd edition of the JTI Meetings! Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu 

Private event hosted by the National Theatre of Bucharest. The organiser is exclusively liable for the quality and content of this event! JTI Meetings at their 23rd edition Aterballetto presents "Don Juan", the performance "awaited throughout Europe" Aterballetto / Fondazione Nazionale della Danza, the most important Italian dance company, comes to Romania for the first time, at the 23rd edition of the JTI Meetings. Don Juan, choreographed by Johan Inger, premiered in October 2020 in Ferrara (Italy), and this year it will be presented to the Romanian audience on October 11 and 12 at 8 pm, at the National Theatre Bucharest, Ion Caramitru Hall. "Don Juan" received the prestigious Danza&Danza magazine's award for the best production of the year. "An ancient yet contemporary myth, a choreographer at the height of his creativity, a company on an ambitious path of repositioning and growth, all bring to life one of the greatest shows of the year," the jury's motivation reads. "We have worked with renowned choreographers such as Naharin, Kylián and Shechter, but Don Juan is the creation expected throughout Europe," said Gigi Cristoforetti, coordinator and artistic director of Aterballetto, at the time of the premiere. Johan Inger, born in Stockholm in 1967, is one of the world's leading choreographers today. He made his debut as a dancer with the Nederlands Dans Theater in 1990 and as a choreographer in 1995. He enjoyed immediate success. In 2003 Johan left Nederlands Dans Theater to take up the role of artistic coordinator at Cullberg Ballet in Stockholm, where he has created numerous works. In 2005, Johan Inger came to Romania as a dancer and choreographer with the Cullberg Ballet Company, a guest of JTI Meetings. Of Mats Ek, artistic director of Cullberg Ballet at the time, Johan says he considers him "an artistic father". Mats Ek has also been a guest at JTI Meetings in 2016 with the Quartet Gala. Since 2008, Johan Inger has been a freelance choreographer and creates for companies all over the world, including the Swedish National Ballet, Compania Nacional de Danza, Aterballetto, Lyon Opera Ballet, Les Ballets de Monte Carlo and, of course, Nederlands Dans Theater. "I think and hope that it will not be a traditional interpretation, although it will be very faithful to the original story (...) I chose to explore the character of Don Juan because I am convinced that there is something contemporary about him and bringing him back into the spotlight could be an interesting experience. (...) Our Don Juan is not facing an eternity in hell because of his sins. We leave that to the viewer. Perhaps in the end, though too late, Don Juan realizes his transgressions and throws himself into the arms of destiny written by the vices and phantasms of the past? Or is he just a victim of something beyond himself? I don't want to give that away. But I can say that, in my version, Don Juan has more chances and opportunities to escape judgement and change (...)", Johan Inger explains his vision of the show. The Fondazione Nazionale della Danza carries out its production and touring activities under the name Aterballetto, the most important contemporary dance company in Italy. The company was founded in 1977 as Compagnia di Balletto dei Teatri dell'Emilia-Romagna and since 1979 has been known as Aterballetto. Thanks to the versatility of its soloists, Aterballetto has received numerous accolades in Italy and on the international stage. The JTI Meetings with Aterballetto / Fondazione Nazionale della Danza are organized as usual by the Art Production Foundation, with the artistic advice of Silvia Ghiață. Join us at the 23rd edition of the JTI Meetings! Translated by Andreea Codrea-Boeriu