Ascultă Radio România Actualitaţi Live

European symphony orchestras come to Bucharest radio

International Festival of Orchestras Radio "RadiRo" takes place in Bucharest between 23 and 29 September. This gala will be attended by prestigious orchestras.

European symphony orchestras come to Bucharest radio
Christian Zacarias. Photo: Agerpres.

22 Septembrie 2012, 10:18

Three more days before the start of the first International Festival RadiRO, event with unique profile within the international music space, organized by Radio Romania in partnership with public television and the mayor of Bucharest.

An alternative and, also, a continuation of George Enescu International Festival wishes the Radio Romania initiative, announced since last year.

RadiRO is an event with unique profile within the international music space and benefits the support Romanian Television General Hall of capital.

Next week, the Romanian and foreign music lovers passing through Bucharest, or come here especially, are expected to 12 concerts at the Palace Hall and Radio Hall.

A project that master Christian Zacarias, the President of RadiRO Festival, conductor and pianist, says it admires.

"I am glad our friends at Radio Romania had the courage to point out that it takes more courage to organize this festival and asked me if I could be a kind of spiritus rector. I can contribute only ideas, "said Christian Zacarias.

In his detached style, characteristic to the general mayor, Sorin Oprescu gave away the speech built before the comma and said direct and simple.

"I am proud that various cultural institutions for four years since I have done the honor to ask me if I can argue with them, a whole series of things. Yeah," said the mayor.

The concerts will be live broadcast by Radio Romania Cultural, Radio Romania Music and their sites.

The ensuring came from the CEO President of the Romanian Radio Broadcasting, Miculescu Ovidiu.

And the promise as well.

"Radio Romania has always been a friend of classical music. I’m sure it is and will remain so," said Ovidiu Miculescu.

International Festival of Orchestras Radio "RadiRo" takes place in Bucharest between 23 and 29 September, and offers to music lovers a "live" meeting with prestigious orchestras such as Orchestra Nazionale della Rai Symphony, BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestre Philharmonique of Radio France.

Festival "RadiRo" will be opened by the National Radio Orchestra and Academic Radio Choir on 23 September from 19.30 at the Palace Hall.

The orchestra conductor will be Christian Zacharias, the choir conductor will be Dan Mihai Goia and soloists Sibylla Rubens will be – soprano, Ruxandra Donose - mezzo-soprano, Jörg Dürmüller - tenor and Sebastian Holecek - bass-baritone.

Translated by Alexandra-Diana Mircea
MTTLC, Bucharest University

Defense minister announces "rapid pace" of military procurement in coming months
News in English 19 Ianuarie 2026, 03:02

Defense minister announces "rapid pace" of military procurement in coming months

Twenty-one military procurement projects, ranging from armored vehicles to drones, ships, helicopters, weapons, ammunition,...

Defense minister announces "rapid pace" of military procurement in coming months
Romanian president invited to join Gaza Peace Council
News in English 19 Ianuarie 2026, 03:01

Romanian president invited to join Gaza Peace Council

President Nicusor Dan has been invited to join the Gaza Peace Council. Official sources from the Presidential Administration...

Romanian president invited to join Gaza Peace Council
Alexandru Nazare: Concrete steps towards OECD membership
News in English 17 Ianuarie 2026, 18:45

Alexandru Nazare: Concrete steps towards OECD membership

Romania has recently taken concrete steps towards its goal of joining the Organization for Economic Cooperation and...

Alexandru Nazare: Concrete steps towards OECD membership
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan continues discussions with mayors in the Moldavia region
News in English 17 Ianuarie 2026, 18:43

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan continues discussions with mayors in the Moldavia region

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan continues discussions with mayors in the Moldavia region on local public administration reform...

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan continues discussions with mayors in the Moldavia region
The opposition is preparing two simple motions against the foreign and defense ministers
News in English 14 Ianuarie 2026, 19:44

The opposition is preparing two simple motions against the foreign and defense ministers

The opposition is preparing two simple motions against the foreign and defense ministers, which will be submitted on the...

The opposition is preparing two simple motions against the foreign and defense ministers
We are fewer and older
News in English 14 Ianuarie 2026, 19:41

We are fewer and older

Romania's population was approximately 19 million on January 1 last year, down by 24.000 compared to January 1, 2024,...

We are fewer and older
Romanian farmers' opinions on the Mercosur trade agreement are predominantly negative
News in English 14 Ianuarie 2026, 19:41

Romanian farmers' opinions on the Mercosur trade agreement are predominantly negative

Romanian farmers' opinions on the Mercosur trade agreement — concluded between the European Union and Brazil,...

Romanian farmers' opinions on the Mercosur trade agreement are predominantly negative
The government is expected to adopt the reform of central and local administration next week
News in English 13 Ianuarie 2026, 15:00

The government is expected to adopt the reform of central and local administration next week

The government is expected to adopt the reform of the administration next week, after a meeting of the Governing Coalition on...

The government is expected to adopt the reform of central and local administration next week

Radio România

Parlamentul European a suspendat ratificarea acordului comercial cu SUA

Parlamentul European a suspendat ratificarea acordului comercial cu SUA

Parlamentul European a suspendat ratificarea acordului comercial cu SUA
Palatul Cotroceni: Președintele Nicușor Dan analizează implicațiile participării în Consiliul pentru Pace

Palatul Cotroceni: Președintele Nicușor Dan analizează implicațiile participării în Consiliul pentru Pace

Palatul Cotroceni: Președintele Nicușor Dan analizează implicațiile participării în Consiliul pentru Pace
Incendiu la o stație de gaze din Mureș

Incendiu la o stație de gaze din Mureș

Incendiu la o stație de gaze din Mureș
BOTOȘANI: Braconier cercetat penal după ce a fost prins în timp ce transporta peste 30 de rațe sălbatice

BOTOȘANI: Braconier cercetat penal după ce a fost prins în timp ce transporta peste 30 de rațe sălbatice

BOTOȘANI: Braconier cercetat penal după ce a fost prins în timp ce transporta peste 30 de rațe sălbatice