O scurtă istorie a Festivalului George Enescu
The “George Enescu” Festival is the biggest classical music festival in Romania and one of the most prestigious events of this sort in the world. It is dedicated to the great composer and violinist George Enescu, the most notable Romanian musician, in Bucharest’s famous concert halls. The festival made its debut in September 1958, three years after the artist’s death, and continued more or less regularly until 2001, when it was decided that the editions should be held once every two years. Throughout time, the stages of the festival vibrated to the tunes of the most famous orchestras in the world. The philharmonics of Los Angeles, Moscow, London, Vienna or the Royal Orchestra in Stockholm, symphonic and chamber orchestras all over the world gave unique representations, enchanting the melomaniacs. Thousands of artists of incontestable value, composers, conductors, soloists and instrumentalists all together have turned the “George Enescu” Festival into a complex and extremely varied event, a genuine celebration of music. Young artists are invited to participate in the “Enescu” Contest, a competition both challenging and full of satisfactions. The four dedicated sections are: violin, violoncello, piano and composition and the jury is made of consecrated musicians. The most virtuous contestants will perform with the professionals, an experience facilitating their career ascension. With each edition, the program of the festival is structured into distinct sections, with the ever-present The Great Orchestras of the World, The Midnight Concerts, Chamber Recitals and Concerts, Enescu and his Contemporaries, Opera and Ballet. Furthermore, music geniuses are paid homage with outstanding representations. For three weeks, the “George Enescu” Festival turns Bucharest into the capital of classical music in the world. Elegant, full of energy and creative spirit, it promotes our cultural values in a distinguished atmosphere which wins you over from the first day. Discover pure happiness on classical music tunes!