Istanbul's State Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Academy of American Music set to perform at the newly revived Constanta casino.
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The picturesque city of Constanta on the Romanian Black Sea coast is set to host the Summer Season of the Performing Arts (SEAS) 2025, featuring an array of cultural events and performances. Among these is the George Enescu International Festival, one of Romania's most significant classical music events.
Performances and Performers
The festival schedule includes a series of concerts at the recently reopened Constanta Casino. Notable performers include cellist Valentin Raďutiu and pianist Per Rundberg, who will grace the stage on August 29 with a program encompassing works by George Enescu, Johannes Brahms, Claude Debussy, and George Enescu himself.
On August 7, pianist Auris Luca is expected to perform, though the specific pieces have yet to be announced.
Violinist Vlad Stańculeasa will be the soloist for the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra's performances on September 7 and 8. The orchestra, under the baton of Hasan Niyazi Tura, will perform a program that includes works by various composers.
On September 15, the Berlin Academy of American Music, led by Garrett Keast, will present a program featuring works by Aaron Copland, Avner Dorman, Leonard Bernstein, and George Gershwin. The highlight of the performance will be Mihaela Martin's performance of the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 14 by Samuel Barber.
The Aavik brothers - Hans Christian Aavik on violin and Karolina Aavik on piano - will conclude the festival with a performance on September 18, playing exclusively George Enescu's sonatas.
Partnerships and Cultural Initiatives
The George Enescu Classical Music Festival, which traditionally takes place in Bucharest, is extending its reach to Constanța as part of the SEAS initiative. The festival is partnering with SEAS for five performances, aiming to support the Constanta Casino's role as a national cultural hub.
Free waterfront events organized by Constanța City Hall are also part of the festival, further cementing the city's role as a cultural destination. Additionally, between August 10 and 17, a visual exhibition on the Madrigal Choir will be displayed on the ground floor of the Constanta Casino, and from August 19 to September 11, an exhibition dedicated to theater director Silviu Purcărete is scheduled.
The George Enescu International Festival
The George Enescu International Festival, the largest classical music event in Romania, is partnering with SEAS for five performances. Although the specific details about the performers and programs for the entire SEAS festival in Constanța are not fully detailed, the festival promises a rich and diverse cultural experience.
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- The George Enescu International Festival, a significant classical music event, is partnering with the Summer Season of the Performing Arts (SEAS) 2025 in Constanta, offering a twist to its traditional Bucharest location, to enrich the city's cultural scene with music performances.
- In addition to the classical music performances, the George Enescu International Festival at SEAS 2025 features collaborations with renowned artists in the world of music, such as cellist Valentin Raďutiu and pianist Per Rundberg, who will perform a program including works by George Enescu and other composers.
