Nina Cassian: The Unknown Musician
Wed, Oct 30
|Romanian Cultural Institute
A celebration of the flamboyant poetess as musician and composer


Time & Location
Oct 30, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Romanian Cultural Institute, 200 East 38th Street, New York, NY, USA
About The Event
Admired for her rich opus and charismatic persona, Nina Cassian’s talent for music is one facet of her brilliant personality that has largely remained unsung. Join us in a celebration of the flamboyant poetess as musician and composer in an evening of music, film and verse in the company of rising-star pianist Sinziana Mircea, awarded film-maker Mona Nicoara, and cultural explorer and husband Maurice Edwards. Some of Nina’s best piano works, excerpts from Mona Nicoara’s film, "The Distance Between Me and Me", and Iuliana Ciugulea’s Nina episode of "Frame within Frame" together with reminiscences of those who knew her well will paint a portrait that remains as fascinating as ever.
Sînziana Mircea is one of the most active young Romanian pianists, with an international career spanning over three continents: Europe, North America, and Asia. Along the years, Sînziana performed on prestigious stages such as Tokyo Metropolitan Theater and St…
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