Photo of George Georgescu, famous romanian conductor directing the Bucarest Philarmonic Orchestra in Bucarest

A remarkable career

George Georgescu led the Bucharest Philharmonic Orchestra for four decades, during which he elevated its international reputation to renowned acclaim.

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The work of a lifetime

Drawing in black and white of George Georgescu directing in action with hands up in the air

Sounds & Images

A selection of recorded testimonials about the conductor's work: interviews, films, and recordings from concerts.

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Photo of George Georgescu, romanian conductor directing in Viena - link to the section of the website ''Sounds and Images" where recordings and videos are displayed

Concerts & Operas

More than 1200 concerts performed throughout his career with some of the most acclaimed musicians.

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Photo of George Georgescu, the famous Romanian conductor directing in Viena, looking passionate and his hands up in the air

Tulcea Competition

Established in 1993, the International Music Interpretation Competition organised in Tulcea has become a benchmark of excellence in the field.

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Quotes

“George Georgescu is music itself, in a human form”

Pablo Casals

“Georgescu was the first Romanian conductor of world class”

Jean-Charles Hoffelé

“George Georgescu's concerts often amounted to real life experiences that followed you for a long time”

Pascal Bentoiu

Fund of the Library of the Romanian Academy. Donation of Tutu George Georgescu.

Website & Conception Graphics - Anais Lune-Ratiu; Texts and Image - George Andrei Butca.