Romania will host the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) for the first time in 2027, with the gala set to take place in Cluj-Napoca. The event will be organized by the Transylvania State Philharmonic and held on April 9, 2027, in the H\u00e9ritage Hall of the Gheorghe Dima National Academy of Music.<\/p>\n
The announcement was made on October 3 during a press conference in Cluj-Napoca.<\/p>\n
The 2027 event is set to bring to Cluj outstanding award winners and representatives of the international music industry, in one of Europe\u2019s most prestigious cultural venues, according to the press release.<\/p>\n
Answering questions from the press, R\u00e9my Franck, president of ICMA, stated: \u201cWe are very delighted to have the Transylvania State Philharmonic Orchestra as our partner for this event. Cluj-Napoca is a city with a rich multicultural musical tradition and a vibrant musical life. We are especially happy to hold the Gala in the new H\u00e9ritage Hall, a modern and beautiful venue with state-of-the-art acoustics.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 1,000-seat concert hall, designed by architect Cristian Mih\u0103escu, is the largest built in Romania since 1989 and was inaugurated last Friday with a concert by the Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra conducted by Cristian Mandeal and Lawrence Foster.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cristina Comanda\u0219u, manager of Radio Rom\u00e2nia Muzical and ICMA jury member, explained: \u201cThe gala concert will be broadcast live by Radio Rom\u00e2nia Muzical and will also be offered live to Radio Rom\u00e2nia Muzical\u2019s partners within the EBU (European Broadcasting Union). Alongside Radio Rom\u00e2nia Muzical, TVR, through TVR Cluj and TVR Cultural, will bring the video version into the homes of all Romanians, as well as to millions of households worldwide, through the collaboration with Deutsche Welle.\u201d<\/p>\n
The International Classical Music Awards were established in 2010 by critics and publications that were formerly part of the MIDEM Classical Awards. The ICMA jury includes music critics from 17 countries representing 20 media outlets, including Deutsche Welle, Radio Rom\u00e2nia Muzical, and Opera Magazine.<\/p>\n
Each year, 16 prizes are awarded for audio and video productions, alongside special distinctions such as \u201cLifetime Achievement Award,\u201d \u201cArtist of the Year,\u201d \u201cYoung Artist of the Year,\u201d and \u201cLabel of the Year.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 2027 gala in Cluj-Napoca will bring together leading artists and representatives of the international classical music industry.<\/p>\n
irina.marica@romania-insider.com<\/p>\n
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