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In an era when the name Cantacuzino was synonymous with power, refinement, and aristocratic tradition, Marie Blanche “Bălașa” Cantacuzino chose an unusual path for a princess. Born in the heart of Bucharest, into one of the oldest and most prestigious boyar families, Bălașa did not content herself with living exclusively from the privileges of her...

The destiny of Constantin C. Nottara seems written under the sign of art from the very first day of his life. Born into a family in which stage, music, and literature were everyday realities, he grew up in an environment where talent was not only encouraged, but breathed in. The son of renowned actors of the National Theatre in Bucharest, Constanti...

The perfume of interwar Bucharest has not completely faded. It still lingers discreetly today among the weathered buildings of the Old Town, on the streets where, once, lanterns lit the steps of coquettish ladies and troubadours with guitars held close to their chests. It was an era of intense passions, long nights in cafés, and romances sung with...

Bucharest has not only been sung about in poetry and literature but also in music, starting from the early decades of the 20th century. The capital of Romania inspired composers, lyricists, and performers who captured the charm of the city, the contrast between the neighborhoods and the elegant boulevards, the nostalgia of old fairs, and the vibran...

The history of Romanian theatre in the 20th century is closely linked to personalities who burned intensely on stage, leaving behind memorable roles and impressive life stories. One of these names is Ovid Teodorescu, the actor who seemed to be born directly under the spotlights, with acting in his blood and a smile ready for the audience. Cheerful,...

Interwar Bucharest woke up every morning with the newspaper over coffee and an unstoppable desire to find out who had compromised themselves the night before. The society journalists of the era mastered a refined, almost surgical art of revealing scandalous stories without mentioning any names, of destroying reputations while maintaining the appear...

Alice Cocea was the Romanian woman considered fatal, given that three men met their end out of jealousy. This diva was extremely controversial and, more often than not, appeared on the front pages of scandal newspapers in France. From a young age, Alice was drawn to the stage, taking lessons from Aristizza Romanescu, after which she left for France...

Cornel Patrichi is one of those figures in Romanian culture who crossed eras, regimes and mentalities, leaving behind a strong imprint both in the world of dance and in the collective memory. Choreographer, ballet dancer and social personality of communist Romania, Patrichi was considered by many the “king of dance” in a period when art was strictl...

The history of old Bucharest cannot be understood without the sound of lutes, cobzas, and violins that accompanied the life of the city for centuries. Long before music became a free profession, the first lăutari of the capital were Roma slaves, people without rights, but endowed with a gift that made them indispensable: music. From the 14th centur...

Josephine Baker, nicknamed the “Black Pearl,” was one of the most fascinating and influential personalities of the twentieth century. A dancer, singer, actress, and activist, she managed to overcome the racial and social barriers of her time, transforming herself into a symbol of artistic freedom and courage. Her journey, from a childhood marked by...