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ZIORI: First US release by the astonishing Romanian jazz singer Maria Raducanu feat. legendary guitarist Marc Ribot Tzadik is proud to present the first domestic release by the astonishing Romanian singer Maria Raducanu. Possessing one of the most distinctive voices in the world, Maria mixes Romanian dirges with Fado, Rembetika, blues and improvisation in creating a music that is pure, deeply emotional and goes straight to the heart. Joined here by the incredible guitarist Marc Ribot for an intimate duo recital, this is a remarkable cd of doinas that casts a hypnotic spell, and will appeal to lovers of jazz vocals, world music and more.
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Coming soon: The Color of Hay: The Peasants of Maramureş, photographs by Kathleen Laraia McLaughlin, text by H. Woods McLaughlin The Color of Hay: The Peasants of Maramures, published in Hong Kong, will arrive to the US around March 14. At the turn of the millennium, for a year of days beginning in the autumn of 1999, Kathleen and Henry lived in a remote village, in the Maramures region of northern Transylvania, Romania. This region is unique amongst the former Soviet Bloc for the way it has preserved its way of life.
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My Life on Craiglist, Alexandra Ares' recent novel now available The Romanian Cultural Institute in New York is pleased to announce the release of My Life on Craigslist by Alexandra Ares. The novel sketches an entertaining satire of today’s mores as reflected on the fifth most popular website in the US and the most uninhibited. A book about survival in dog-eat-dog New York City in a unique blend of angst and humor.
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Available at Amazon at Barnes&Noble
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Out of the Transylvania Night - Aura Imbarus's book now available Out of the Transylvania Night has many layers, starting with cultural, social, mystical, and economical and, of course, last but not least, it is a stunning love story. A story of a Transylvanian Cinderella, it is also a portrayal of life's dreams and resolutions in the New World, premonitions and déjà-vu, Transylvania’s existence and categorical life imperatives.
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International release: Matei Varga's Naxos CD with piano music by George Enescu October 26th, 2010 marks the international release of the highly anticipated Naxos album of Matei Varga, with piano music by Romanian composer, George Enescu.
The CD includes the Sonata for Piano in F sharp minor, Op. 24 No. 1, for which Matei Varga was awarded the Special Prize for the best performance of Enescu's piano music at the "George Enescu" Piano Competition in Bucharest. Together with this work, the CD features the Suite No. 2 in D major, Op. 10 and excerpts from the Suite No. 3, Op. 18, "Pieces impromptues".
| The ENESCU, Piano Sonata No. 1 / Suite No. 2 CD can be purchased from major retail stores worldwide as well as online from Amazon, iTunes, and a variety of classical music websites. |
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New CD Release in the US: Christian & Victoria Fatu's "New Beginnings" Victoria Fatu - Martirosyan (piano) and Christian Fatu (violin) are an exciting new duo blending classical traditions from Russia and Romania. They have compiled a highly varied program that covers a wide range of feelings and emotions expressed through music. From comic absurdity to unexpected revelations of beauty, the CD “New Beginning” delivers a unique, fresh and vibrant sound.
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More information about purchasing "New Beginnings"
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Romanian Scenic Design for Fela! on Broadway New York-based Marina Draghici signs the stage and costume design of "Fela!", the Broadway musical by Bill T. Jones, featuring the story of the Afrobeat star Fela Kuti.
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PREVIEWS: Oct 19 - Nov 22, 2010 OPENING: MON, November 23, 2010 EUGENE O'NEILL THEATRE 230 West 49th Street
Fela! on Broadway
Archive: Romanian Grafitti for Fela!
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Stefano Ionescu's Lecture Tour to Canada and US We are pleased to announce Stefano Ionescu's Lecture Tour to Canada and US. The talks will include topics about Ottoman Rugs in the Protestant Churches of Transylvania, Late Turkish rugs and their relation to the ‘Transylvanian’ group, Tuduc fakes in European and American collections, and Scoartze: Romanian folk kilims.
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October 21 - November 2, 2011 Various locations in Canada and US http://www.transylvanianrugs.com/ |
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Altaïr at Carnegie Hall Altaïr will perform on Thursday, October the 27th at 7:30 pm at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall a concert entitled From German Romanticism to Transylvanian Legends. The program includes works by Brediceanu, Jora, Schubert, Spohr, Weber and the world premiere of Strigoiacaria (The Lady Vampires) by Swiss composer Thierry Besançon.
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October 27, 2011 7:30 pm Weill Recital Hall 57th Street and Seventh Avenue New York City
Free Tickets Available at the Box Office, Limit of 8 per Person
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Oana Maria Cajal's Posters for unwritten plays, Montreal We are pleased to announce the exhibition Posters for unwritten plays signed by Oana Maria Cajal which opened in October in Montreal.
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October 4 - November 6 Centaur Theatre 453 St. François-Xavier Montreal, H2Y 2T1
VERNISSAGE: October 26, 2011, 5pm - 7pm The artist will be in attendance. |
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