20 Years of SONORO Festival: On The Occasion of the National Day of Romania

A memorable celebration of Romanian musical excellence is on the horizon as the SoNoRo International Chamber Music Festival marks its 20th anniversary with a special concert bringing together the festival’s signature artistry and the brilliance that has defined its two decades of international acclaim.

Marking two decades of artistic vision, innovation, and international acclaim, this special anniversary performance concludes an extensive SoNoRo 2025 tour that traveled through eight countries and thirteen major concert halls. The evening will be performed by the festival’s signature ensemble, Raro Ensemble—featuring Alexander Sitkovetsky (violin), Răzvan Popovici (viola), Justus Grimm (cello), and Diana Ketler (piano)—, and will bring to life a radiant program featuring works by George Enescu and Johannes Brahms—a tribute to both Romanian musical heritage and the great European tradition that inspired it.

SoNoRo has built a European and global network of collaborations, performing at world-renowned venues such as the Musikverein and Konzerthaus in Vienna, Wigmore Hall in London, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Returning to Carnegie Hall for the fourth time, the festival now celebrates a legacy defined by artistic daring, excellence, and a loyal, ever-growing international audience.