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A cross-cultural concert series inspired by the Romanian tradition of Mărțișor
A cross-cultural concert series inspired by the Romanian tradition of Mărțișor
Mărțișor is a traditional Romanian symbol of spring, renewal and good fortune, offered at the beginning of March as a gesture of friendship, hope and affection, and closely connected to the celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March, honouring femininity, creativity and the regenerative power of life.
Inspired by this meaningful tradition, the Mărțișor Concert invites audiences to a refined musical experience in which voice, cello and piano come together in a programme dedicated to renewal, light and emotional connection, drawn from the classical and contemporary repertoire.
In parallel with the concert, the event will feature a special exhibition of handmade Mărțișor objects, created by students of the Nicolae Tonitza High School of Fine Arts, Bucharest - curator Anca Maria Ciofîrlă. The exhibition offers a visual reflection of spring, creativity and cultural continuity.
The concert will take place in several venues:
King House, Boyle - Sunday, 1 March 2026, from 4.00PM
The Embassy of Romania to Ireland, Dublin - Monday, 2 March, from 5.00PM
Claregalway Castel - Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 7.30PM (opening with Romanian wine tasting at 7.00PM)
OPERA, CHAMBER MUSIC AND ROMANIAN CRAFT TRADITIONS CELEBRATING SPRING
Celebrate the arrival of spring with an elegant evening of opera and chamber music, featuring famous arias and chamber works from the classical repertoire, performed by outstanding Romanian and Irish artists.
Anticipating International Women’s Day, the concert is accompanied by a Mărțișor mini-exhibition – a traditional Romanian symbol of spring, renewal and good fortune, creatively reinterpreted by young students of the Nicolae Tonitza Fine Arts High School in Bucharest, under the coordination of Prof. Anca Maria Ciofîrlă.
Performers:
Claudia Marinescu – soprano
Angela Ioana Gheorghiu – mezzo-soprano
Duo Anima: Andreea Banciu (viola) & Aileen Cahill (piano)
Adrian Mantu – cello
An intimate musical experience celebrating spring, femininity and shared cultural traditions.
Info about bookings will be uploaded shortly.
Claudia Marinescu (RO), soprano, is a graduate of the Master’s programme in Vocal Performance at the National University of Music Bucharest (class of Iulia Isaev) and a laureate of numerous national and international competitions. She is widely regarded as one of the most promising Romanian voices of the new generation.
Angela Ioana Gheorghiu (RO), mezzosoprano, is currently studying at the George Enescu National College of Music in Bucharest (class of Daniela Chihaia Popa). Despite her young age, she has already attracted attention for her distinctive timbre, praised in numerous competitions and recital performances.
Duo Anima:
Aileen Cahill – Collaborative Pianist (IE)
A graduate of the Royal Irish Academy of Music and TU Dublin Conservatoire, Aileen Cahill frequently performs as part of Duo Anima with violist Andreea Banciu, exploring both standard and lesser-known repertoire. She currently teaches at TU Dublin and Maynooth University.
Andreea Banciu – Violist (RO–IE)
Educated in Bucharest, London and Madrid, Andreea Banciu is a founding member of the ConTempo Quartet, Galway’s Ensemble in Residence since 2003 and currently teaches viola and chamber music at TU Dublin and the Royal Irish Academy of Music.
Adrian Mantu – Cellist (RO–IE)
A graduate of the National University of Music in Bucharest and the Royal Academy of Music in Dublin, Adrian Mantu is a founding member of the ConTempo Quartet, Galway’s Ensemble in Residence since 2003 and performs internationally as a soloist and educator.
Organized by: ICON ARTS IRELAND, UCIMR – the ROMANIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC PERFORMERS
Partners: KING HOUSE - BOYLE, CLAREGALWAY CASTLE, THE EMBASSY OF ROMANIA TO IRELAND, NICOLAE TONITZA FINE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL - BUCHAREST
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