From August 24 to September 21, Romania becomes the world’s capital of classical music as the 27th edition of the George Enescu International Festival unfolds under the theme “Celebrations.” The festival marks 70 years since Enescu’s passing and honors major anniversaries in classical music: 150 years since Maurice Ravel’s birth, 100 years since Pierre Boulez’s birth, and 50 years since the death of Dmitri Shostakovich. This year also celebrates key milestones for renowned orchestras, including