The classical music festival CLASSICS FOR PLEASURE returns in the period July 9-13, 2025at Sibiuwith the XV-a editionconducted under the theme The Next Crescendo – a celebration of the new generation of musicians. The event brings together consecrated artists and young promising talentsin a living dialogue between tradition and innovation.
Organized by Elite Association artthe festival retains its mission to provide an open and inspirational scene for young performers, but also to approach the public, especially the young, the beauty of classical music. The program includes concerts, musical stories, interactive workshops and complementary cultural meetings
held in emblematic places in Sibiu, from the Ursuline Church and the Astra Museum to the heart of the city, in the Great Square. This year’s festival is also a space for inspiration and exchange of ideas that facilitate the dialogue between consecrated artists and the young talents of classical music.
“In music, a crescendo symbolizes an increase, an intensification, a moment when everything goes to a point of maximum expression. In life, but every crescendo represents an opportunity to look to the future – to what follows, to the next generation, to the dreams that barely take shape. Cretendo itself – a story that starts shy, but promises to sound strongly over time. Mihaela Dragomir, president of the Association Elite art.
PROGRAM
Day 1 – Future Fortissimo
July 9, 7:00 pm | The Roman Catholic Church (General Magheru Street, no. 36)
Opening dedicated to scholarships in the program Young talents of The Royal Foundation Margareta of Romania
– An exciting evening with:
Julia Coteanu (cello), Emma Gherganu (flute), Emilia Tudorache (soprano), Ioan Bănescu (guitar), Sabin Bănescu (piano)
Day 2 – Once Upon a Sound
July 10, 4:00 pm | Astra Museum, Ethno Tehno Park area (Pădurea Dumbrava street 16)
A concert-poves for the whole family, with a musical adventure inspired by fairy tales, with the music of some classic composers.
Conductor: Dalma Lidia Toadere with the participation of a formation of blowers:
Grigore Ciobanu (Tampete 1), Béres Dóra (Trumpet 2), Török Csaba (horn), Neamț Gilovan Leonard (thrombone 1), Man Cornelius (trombone 2), Dénes Fábán (Trombone 3), Turák Botond Ferencz (Tuba)
Day 3 – Cinematic Symphony
July 11, 8:00 pm | The Great Square
A spectacular evening dedicated to film music and musicals.
Conductor: Constantin Grigore
Adrian Nour (soloist), Daniela Bucșan, Cristina Popa (soprane)
In the opening: Claudiu Șuțu (saxophone) stock market of the Royal Foundation Margareta of Romania. Pitesti State Philharmonic Orchestra
Day 4 – Stradivarius in the Spotlight
July 12, 8:00 pm | The Great Square
A tribute dedicated to Mozart, with beloved works interpreted by:
Conductor: Vlad Vizireanu Rebekka Hartmann (soloist) Gather Through Opening Orchestra: Ioan Bănescu (guitar) stock market of the Royal Margarita Foundation.
Day 5 – Proms of Delight
July 13, 8:00 pm | The Great Square
The end of the festival brings to the stage the magic of Viennese walins, in a musical royal dedicated to Johann Strauss and its contemporaries, respectively a tribute to the golden era with famous works as Blue Danube and Tales from the Vienna Woods.
Conductor: Alexandru Ilie Veronica Anușca (soprano), Mihai Urzicana (Tenor) Orchestra of the State Philharmonic Sibiu Open: Alexandra Dumitrache (mezzo -soprano) of the Royal Margarita Foundation.
Sponsors: Therapy – a Sun Pharma company, Fântâna, MHS Truck & Bus Group, Click Market, Turbomecanica, Viva Credit, Bittnet Systems, Conlan Grup, Innergy.
Institutional partners:
Sibiu State Philharmonic, Astra Museum, Margareta Royal Foundation of Romania.
Partners: CPI Property Group, Weidner House, Sibiu nursery, gift art.
Media partners: Radio Classic FM, Ion Besoiu Cultural Center, Sibiu event, Radio Romania Musical, Positive Romania, Modernism, The Woman, Music Society, Golan Magazine, Independent Sibiu, Romanian Matrix.
About the Elite Art Association
The Elite Art Association is a cultural NGO, which started its activity in 2003 and which carries out numerous cultural programs, which aim to develop civil society through art. The promise he makes the world is to promote and support the universality and accessibility of art for the benefit of all people. Thus, with the support of partners, sponsors and volunteers, over the 20 years of activity, Elite Art has implemented over 150 projects in the fields of visual music and art.
CLASSICS FOR PLEASURE
It is more than a festival – it is an invitation to discovery, music connection and supporting new voices. We are waiting for you in Sibiu to live with us The next crescendo of classical music!
For additional information go to:
Eliteart.org
