George Enescu Festival
The first Romanian Composer whose music belongs to the universal cultural heritage
George Enescu, the first Romanian composer who crossed the threshold into the universal cultural heritage, loved equally the cockcrow, the folkloric tones and the thrilling Wagnerian chords. Furthermore, he merged them inimitably and miraculously in his creation, making possible this way not only his ascend from national to universal, but also his worldwide recognition amongst the greatest composers in the world.
George Enescu International Festival and Competition was established in 1958 as a sign of recognition towards its genius, to comemorate the life and creation of the great Romanian composer. The official opening day of the festival took place on September 4th 1958, merely three years after George Enescu’s passing, thus marking the official debut of the most important international musical manifestation hosted by Romania.
Maestro Cristian Măcelaru is awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Bucharest
Enescu Festival 2025 | Celebrations #4
Enescu Festival 2025 | Celebrations #3
Enescu Festival 2025 | Third Week Aftermovie
Enescu Festival 2025 | Celebrations #2
Enescu Festival 2025 | Second week aftermovie
Enescu Festival 2025 | Celebrations #1
Enescu Festival 2025 | György Kurtág – Fin de partie | Full story and Interview
Enescu Festival 2025: First Week Aftermovie
Enescu Festival 2025 | Behind the Scenes: The Palace Hall becomes the stage of the Enescu Festival
Enescu Festival 2025 | Concerts at the Grand Palace Hall
Enescu Festival 2025 | Celebrations at the Radio Hall
Festivalul Internațional George Enescu | Invitație la ediția a XXVII-a
Enescu Festival 2025 | By Midnight Concert Series
Enescu Festival 2025 | Concerts at the Romanian Athenaeum
Festival Enescu 2025 | Concertele de la Sala Palatului
Enescu Competition 2024 | Violin Section Aftermovie
Enescu Festival 2025 – Official programme announced!
George Enescu International Festival 2025 | Announcement
Voices of the Competition | Christian Reif
Voices of the Competition | Benjamin Schwartz
Voices of the Competition | Angelica Postu
Enescu Competition 2024 | Cello Section Aftermovie
George Enescu – Poema Română: Immersive Experience la MINA Museum – 4 Decembrie 2024
Enescu Competition 2024 | Masterclass Aftermovie
Voices of the Competition | Charlotte Lee
Voices of the Competition | Enrico Dindo
Voices of the Competition | Doug Sheldon
Voices of the Competition | Arto Noras
Enescu Competition 2024 | George Enescu's violin