The Romanian Cultural Institute (RCI) in Tel Aviv marked the National Culture Day with the symphonic concert "Enescu inspirational", organized in collaboration with the Israeli Conservatory in Tel Aviv, in whose Auditorium the event took place.
The "Quint-L" String Ensemble from Jerusalem, with the participation of soprano Mirela Grădinaru, offered an excellent opportunity to familiarize the Israeli public with the work of the composer George Enescu.
"We hope that 2023 will be a more peaceful year, during which we will be able to savor art and culture. It's a year in which we celebrate 20 years since the establishment of the Romanian Cultural Institute, the main institution for promoting Romanian culture abroad" – emphasized the RCI Tel Aviv director, in his opening speech. Martin Salamon added that the event is part of the series of events dedicated to the national project Timișoara - European Capital of Culture 2023. At the same time, he welcomed the presence of H.E. Ambassador Radu Ioanid, whom he thanked for the support given to RCI activities, as well as Attila Weinberger, the vice-president of the Romanian Cultural Institute in Bucharest. The director of RCI Tel Aviv extended special thanks to the director of the Tel Aviv Conservatory, Costin Canelis, for his support and collaboration.
In turn, Attila Weinberger addressed the audience, comprising members of the Romanian Jewish community, partners and collaborators of RCI Tel Aviv from institutes and cultural centers, as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Israel. Attila Weinberger underlined that 2023 marks 75 years of uninterrupted diplomatic relations between Romania and Israel and consequently, the Romanian Cultural Institute in Tel Aviv will include, in its calendar of cultural activities for the year 2023, events dedicated to this important anniversary. The vice-president of RCI expressed his wish that the events organized on this occasion would bring the Israeli public even closer to Romanian culture and civilization.
The program of the concert included:
- George Enescu,”7 Chansons by Clément Marot, Op. 15 for Soprano and Piano”, performed by Mirela Grădinaru (soprano) and Bella Steinbuk (piano);
- George Enescu,”Serenade Lointain for flute, cello and piano”, performed by Rotem Bartan (flute), Isaac Andrade (cello) and Diana Lifshitz (piano);
- George Enescu,”Cantabile et Presto for flute and piano”, performed by Rotem Bartan (flute) and Diana Lifshitz (piano);
- Violeta Dinescu,”Satiya”, arranged by Vlad Baciu for violin and piano, performed by Elina Yanovitsky (violin) and Bella Steinbuk (piano);
- George Enescu, ”Prelude and Adagio from Suite in old style arranged for harp”, performed by Marina Fredin (harp);
- George Enescu, „Menetrier” from ”Impressions d'enfance for violin solo”, performed by Elina Yanovitsky (violin);
- George Enescu, ”Impromptu concertant for violin and piano”, performed by Elina Yanovitsky (violin) and Diana Lifshitz (piano);
- George Enescu, ”Aubade for violin, viola and cello”, performed by Elina Yanovitsky (violin), Alexander Shohat (viola) and Isaac Andrade (cello).
The Israeli musical ensemble ”Quint-L” String Ensemble includes musicians who are part of the prestigious Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra. They have a rich musical career, both as solo performers and as members of the string ensemble.
Romanian Cultural Institute in Tel Aviv
Photo credit :
Marina Fredin
Elina Y. and Bella Steinbuk
Elina Yanovitsky, Alexander Shohat and Isaac Andrade
