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Event Information:
EUROPAfest is an international music
festival held each spring, between
7–13 May, in Bucharest, Romania. The
festival is considered a country
brand being the only one in Europe
which presents 4 music genres in a
singular event: jazz, blues, pop and
classical music, bringing together
top bands and classical musicians
from 45 countries around the globe.
During the week, many cultural
events take place, including
competitions, workshops,
master-classes, jam sessions and
concerts.
The
festival concept was born in 1993.
At first it was called Jeunesses
Musicales International Festival and
it hosted only classical music
events, but the whole idea of the
festival was changed in 2002.
Together with the new name of
EUROPAfest, three more music genres
were added to the festival's agenda:
jazz, blues and pop. It increased
its popularity, being regarded as a
cultural event that combines 4
different music styles, different
cultures, various mentalities and
life styles. The organizers grant
students free entrance to some of
the festival’s events. Starting 2005
the festival is developed under the
High Patronage of Their Royal
Highnesses Princess Margarita and
Prince Radu. In 2010, the festival
gathered in Bucharest more than 250
musicians from 40 countries.
The
festival starts on the 7 of May, on
Europe's Day. Besides the European
celebration, the Opening Gala
includes performances of famous
international artists, speeches of
public life and diplomatic
personalities and a presentation of
the program for the following days.
In the last day of the festival, May
13, the Gala brings together all its
participants and names the winners
for both competitions. The night
culminates with individual great
performances and jam sessions which
also bring to an end the week of
jazz, blues, pop and classical
music. During the event, a special
moment is represented by the
awarding of the Royal House of
Romania Diploma to a company which
supported the culture by being
partner of the festival.
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