George Enescu International Competition: free masterclasses and public rehearsals
Mon 24 Aug – Fri 28 Aug · Sala Radio (Str. General Berthelot 60-64), Ateneul Roman (Str. Benjamin Franklin 1-3) and the National University of Music (Str. Stirbei Voda 33), Bucharest · Bucharest
Details & booking — CursDeGuvernare (reporting the competition's official free-access programme)
via CursDeGuvernare (reporting the competition's official free-access programme) · Checked 11 Aug 2026
About this event
Before the competition proper begins, Bucharest opens its concert halls to the public for free. Cristian Macelaru leads a conducting masterclass with the Romanian Youth Orchestra at Sala Radio, Ensemble Couleurs runs composition sessions at the music university, and instrumental masterclasses take over the Athenaeum - rehearsals included, all watchable at no cost.
Why we picked it
A rare chance to sit in on world-class musicians teaching and rehearsing inside the Romanian Athenaeum, with no ticket and no queue.
Free entry
Masterclasses, public rehearsals and composition sessions are reported as free to attend (gratuit) throughout 23 August - 19 September.
Registration
Registration needed
None stated; seating is limited by hall capacity, so arrive early.
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