The “Remember Enescu” International Competition, 22nd edition, will take place between September 15 and 19 at the National University of Music Bucharest. Musicians aged 7–24 from Romania, Germany, Austria, China, the United States, and the Republic of Moldova will compete in four prestigious sections: violin, piano, voice, and composition, with the unique opportunity to perform both classical universal repertoire and masterpieces signed by George Enescu.

The awards gala will be held on Friday, September 19, at 11:00 AM.

The event is organized by the “Remember Enescu” Cultural Foundation, led by Professor Mihaela Tomescu, with the support of the Romanian Cultural Institute.

The artistic quality and professionalism of the competition are guaranteed by an impressive jury, made up of world-renowned personalities:

Violin Jury

• Alexandru Tomescu – concert violinist, soloist of the National Radio Orchestra, decorated with the National Order of Merit, Knight rank
• Diana Moș – violinist, Professor, PhD, Rector of the National University of Music Bucharest
• Alexandre Brussilovsky – concert violinist, professor at Ecole Normale Alfred Cortot, Paris

Piano Jury

• Vlad Dimulescu – pianist, Professor, PhD, Director of the Keyboard Instruments and Chamber Music Department, National University of Music Bucharest
• Mirella Petrova – pianist, professor at Carl Maria von Weber College of Music, Dresden
• Andrei Enoiu-Pânzariu – pianist, Associate Professor, PhD, “George Enescu” National University of Arts, Iași

Voice Jury (Solo and Duets)

• Nelly Miricioiu – opera singer, vocal coach
• Iulia Isaev – soprano, Associate Professor, PhD, National University of Music Bucharest
• Claudia Codreanu – mezzo-soprano, Associate Professor, PhD, National University of Music Bucharest

Composition Jury

• Dan Dediu – composer, Professor, PhD, h.c., National University of Music Bucharest
• Adina Sibianu – composer, project coordinator at the George Enescu National Museum
• Wen Dequing – composer, professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music

Voice competitors will participate on Thursday in a masterclass offered by Nelly Miricioiu. Acclaimed as a vocal actress, she is one of the most versatile singers of our time, with a reputation as one of the most sought-after and respected voice teachers internationally. She is a mentor for the “Jette Parker” Young Artists Programme at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and a regular guest professor at London Masterclasses, The Mediterranean Opera Studio & Festival, Festival y Academia de Música en Tequila, and Opera Studio Beckmann.

On the same day, piano competitors may take part in a masterclass by Professor Mirella Petrova of the Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber in Dresden.

This year, through its partnerships, the “Remember Enescu” Cultural Foundation will offer concerts and recitals on remarkable stages: Mihail Jora Philharmonic Bacău, Paul Constantinescu Philharmonic Ploiești, and a recital at the Embassy of Romania in Paris with the support of the Romanian Cultural Institute in Paris, scheduled for October 2025, are just a few of the events where the young winners will perform.

The “Remember Enescu” International Competition is not just a contest; it is a launch platform for young artists, an opportunity for international networking, and a moment to celebrate global cultural diversity through the universal language of music. Since 1999, the “Remember Enescu” Cultural Foundation has kept alive the memory of Romania’s greatest composer and built bridges between generations, offering young musicians the chance to discover their true artistic potential. With each edition, the competition has become more than a contest – it has grown into a catalyst for future musicians, many of whom have since proven their value on national and international stages.

 Written by News.ro | 15 septembrie 2025, 09:46