Romanian Writers Book Launch

Following on from the successful conception of the Romanian Festival in November 2009, heralding the publication of 20 Romanian Writers and Associated Artists Series, Peninsula Arts presented the Romanian Festival 2011, focusing on performing arts with a Book Launch, Theatre and Dance.

Running from Thursday 24 November to Saturday 26 November at Plymouth University, this festival was a celebration of Romanian culture, as well as the on-going partnership between the University and the Romanian Cultural Institute.

Rosie Goldsmith, presenter of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Open Book’ introduced four of Romania’s leading authors, Mircea Cartarescu, Ion Muresan, Nicolae Manolescu and Razvan Petrescu.  Each interview was accompanied by readings performed by Romanian actress Cristina Catalina, bringing their words to life.

University of Plymouth Press Manager Paul Honeywill commented: ‘This is the third year that Romanian writers have come to Plymouth, Nicolae Manolescu is the Romanian Ambassador to UNESCO and is one of the foremost authorities on Romanian Literature. Ion Muresan is seen as a cultural celebrity and actively takes part in festivals, debates, readings and panels on his quest for literary perfection.’