Join the American Romanian Festival and the Polish Institute of Culture & Research for an inspiring afternoon with award-winning pianist Tetiana Shafran, winner of the 2019 Olga Kern International Piano Competition. This captivating recital showcases a rich and expressive program spanning Romantic and early modern masterworks. The performance features Beethoven’s beloved “Moonlight” Sonata, Lysenko’s poignant Elegy, Busoni’s virtuosic Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Chopin, Enescu’s lyrical Pavana, Op. 10, and concludes with Chopin’s powerful Sonata No. 3.

Join the American Romanian Festival for an intimate chamber music evening featuring Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians. From Afar: Quartets by Grigoriu, Smetana, and More offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation, including Ionica Pop’s new commission Impresii din România, Theodor Grigoriu’s folk-inspired On the River Argeș, Ciprian Porumbescu’s Ballad arranged for string quartet, and Bedřich Smetana’s evocative String Quartet in E Minor, “From My Life.” Experience music that bridges cultures with heartfelt nostalgia and bold expression.