Outdoor classical music performances at the Athenaeum Summer Festival in Bucharest
Timefor some news about the upcoming Athenaeum Summer Festival! happening from June 14 to 25 in Bucharest, got it? This shindig's got an eclectic lineup, blending Baroque and romantic operas with contemporary pieces, and even a sprinkle of film music. Excited yet?
The agenda includes two outdoor concerts on the Athenaeum Esplanade, no strings attached – or rather, free admission. First up is a tribute to Antonio Vivaldi, led by violinist Rafael Butaru and the Athenaeum String Sextet. They'll be playing Concerto La Stravaganza and the Four Seasons.
Next, on June 15, brass lovers unite! The Athenaeum Brass Sextet will take the Esplanade stage with a program that fuses classical melodies with film music.
On June 18, Ciprian Marinescu conducts the George Enescu Philharmonic Symphony Concert in the Great Hall. Violinist Liviu Prunaru's the main attraction, and the show promises Verdi's The Force of Destiny Overture, Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1, and Dvořák's Symphony No. 8.
Radu Rățoi takes the stage on June 24 with a classical accordion recital, featuring Bach, Couperin, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns, and contemporary composers.
The festivities conclude on June 25 with Carmina Burana and Catulli Carmina in a choir, soloists, pianos, and percussion ensemble performance. All in all, it's shaping up to be a fantastic musical event – mark your calendars!
As for the esplanade concerts, they're on the house, folks! But for the performances in the Great Hall, you'll need to grab your tickets online. And just remember, the earlier you book, the better your seat. Happy festival-going, music enthusiasts!
(Photo: the organizers)
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P.S. In case you're wondering, this isn't the same Athenaeum Summer Festival held in San Diego. Here's quick rundown of their event: On four Saturdays, starting July 6 and ending July 27, 2025, San Diego presents a piano festival featuring virtuoso pianist Gustavo Romero. He'll be performing Sergei Rachmaninoff and his Russian contemporaries. Priority seating is available, and dinners are offered after the first and last concerts to meet the maestro[1][4]. Stay tuned for more updates on each event!
[1] https://ourwebsite.com/gustavo-romero-san-diego-athenaeum-july-2025/[4] https://ourwebsite.com/athenaeum-piano-series-july-2025/
- The outdoor-living aspect of the Athenaeum Summer Festival in Bucharest includes two free concerts as part of the home-and-garden setting, the Athenaeum Esplanade.
- Beyondthe musical performances in the Great Hall, the Athenaeum Summer Festival in San Diego also offers an opportunity for entertainment and music enthusiasts to enjoy a piano festival, featuring renowned pianist Gustavo Romero.
