Romanian rhapsodies rule!🎶 #orchestra George Enescu "Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 op. 11", played by the WDR Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Cristian Măcelaru.#classicalmusic | WDR Sinfonieorchester

Romanian Rhapsody No. 2 by George Enescu, performed in a musical adaptation by cellist Andrei Ioniţă, on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, at Palace Hall in Bucharest, within the George Enescu Festival, starting at 20:00, as a solo encore offered after the concert of the Philharmonia Orchestra. The Romanian Rhapsody No. 2 stands as one of the most intimate and contemplative expressions of Enescu’s genius - a lyrical meditation on the soul of Romania itself, where nostalgia, tenderness, and national ide

The Romanian Rhapsodies have carried Enescu’s name across the world: a music filled with joy, that continues to honor the heritage of the Romanian people and the vitality of folklore transformed into symphonic brilliance. On September 19, Cristian Măcelaru conducted the Orchestre National de France at the Palace Hall in a performance of the Second Rhapsody, a masterpiece of subtlety and refinement. #EnescuFestival2025 #Celebrations #CristianMăcelaru #OrchestreNationaldeFrance | George Enescu Fes