Renowned Cellist David Geringas to Open the Exceptional Recital Series at the George Enescu International Competition, 19th Edition

In celebration of the 66th anniversary of the inaugural George Enescu Festival and Competition, esteemed Lithuanian cellist David Geringas, the head of the cello section jury, will perform an extraordinary recital. This event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at the Romanian Athenaeum. Geringas will be accompanied by pianist Mikhail Mordvinov.

Recital Program:

• Jean Sibelius – Malinconia, Op. 20
• Edvard Grieg – Sonata in A minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 36
• Three pieces from the Peer Gynt suites:
  • Morning Mood
  • Anitra’s Dance (Suite No. 1, Op. 46)
  • Solveig’s Song (Suite No. 2, Op. 55)
• Alfred Schnittke – Epilogue for Cello, Piano, and Tape from the ballet Peer Gynt

David Geringas, a cellist, conductor, and founder of the Geringas Chamber Orchestra, is recognized as one of today’s most influential musicians. He bridges Eastern European and Western cello traditions, having studied under Mstislav Rostropovich at the Moscow Conservatory and winning the Gold Medal at the 1970 Tchaikovsky Competition. His illustrious career includes multiple prestigious awards such as the Echo Klassik (twice) and the Grand Prix du Disque for his recordings of Boccherini’s 12 Cello Concertos, conducted by Bruno Giuranna.

Numerous contemporary composers have dedicated works to Geringas, and his extensive discography exceeds 120 recordings. A devoted educator, he has taught many renowned cellists, including Gustav Rivinius, Jens Peter Maintz, Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt, Monica Leskovar, Tatjana Vassiljeva, Jing Zhao, Johannes Moser, Maximilian Hornung, Valentin Răduțiu, and Sol Gabetta. Since 2005, he has been a professor at the Chigiana Music Academy in Siena. In 2023, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Classical Music Awards, hailed as “a passionate musician with a brilliant mind, an example of what the music world needs in these challenging times.”

Ticket Information:

At this year’s George Enescu International Competition, held under the High Patronage of the President of Romania and funded by the Romanian Government through the Ministry of Culture, classical music enthusiasts can purchase individual concert tickets and three types of subscriptions, starting at 60 RON.

Tickets and subscriptions for the concerts and recitals of the George Enescu International Competition can be purchased via Eventim, as well as at Cărturești and Humanitas bookstores, Carrefour stores, and Good2Go locations.

• Symphonic Concert Subscription (5 concerts)
  • Category 1 – 800 RON
  • Category 2 – 640 RON
• Recital Subscription (6 recitals)
  • Category 1 – 720 RON
  • Category 2 – 576 RON
• General Subscription for Recitals and Symphonic Concerts (11 events)
  • Category 1 – 1370 RON
  • Category 2 – 1100 RON
  • Category 2 with 50% discount for students, pupils, and pensioners – 550 RON
• Individual Tickets for Symphonic Concerts (per concert)
  • Category 1 – 200 RON
  • Category 2 – 160 RON
  • Category 2 with 50% discount for students, pupils, and pensioners – 80 RON
• Individual Tickets for Recitals (per recital)
  • Category 1 – 150 RON
  • Category 2 – 120 RON
  • Category 2 with 50% discount for students, pupils, and pensioners – 60 RON

Students, pupils, and music school and university teachers across the country have free access based on their school ID and work badge, subject to availability. Additionally, people with disabilities and their companions have free access within the available seating limits, according to the law.

The organizers do not take responsibility for tickets and subscriptions purchased from unofficial ticketing platforms.

The George Enescu International Competition offers free access to the preliminary rounds of all instrumental sections held at the National University of Music in Bucharest from September 1 to 18, 2024, and to the semi-finals at the Romanian Athenaeum on September 8 (cello), September 14 (violin), and September 20 (piano), with no prior registration required.

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The George Enescu International Competition is held under the High Patronage of the President of Romania.

Cultural project funded by the Romanian Government through the Ministry of Culture.

Organizer: ARTEXIM

Co-organizer: ArtProduction Foundation

Co-producers: Romanian Radio Broadcasting Corporation, Romanian Television Society, Bucharest City Hall – ARCUB

Main Partner: Rompetrol

Partners: Purcari, Senia Music, La Mama, Althaus, SANADOR, Returo, Nazzuro Aqua

Institutional Partners: Romanian Cultural Institute, George Enescu Philharmonic, National University of Music Bucharest, Romanian Youth Orchestra

Legal Services Partner: Țuca Zbârcea & Associates

Mobility Partner: Blue

Supported by: Romanian Luthiers Association, Paradigma Film, Bucharest Airports National Company

Monitoring Partner: MediaTrust