ROMANIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Romanian Chamber Orchestra became a landmark for Romanian culture, through the value of its members and its artistic contribution to the national heritage. The project`s unique allure is given by the structure of the ensemble that brings some of the best Romanian string players from all over the world to perform together, to share their knowledge with they’re younger colleagues and through new compositions, written for the orchestra, to enrich the repertoire written for string chamber orchestras. Romanian Chamber Orchestra was created at the initiative of the violinist Alexandru Tomescu and the violist Ladislau Cristian Andriș, the artistic directors of the ensemble.
STATEMENT
Romanian Chamber Orchestra promotes classical music written for this orchestral formula, performed at an excellent level, comparable to the best chamber orchestras in the world. The project aims to bring value to Romania’s cultural and educational scenery, to promote the Romanian culture and Romanian musicians worldwide.
OBJECTIVS
Expanding the reputation of the Romanian school of string instruments by developing and reinforcing an orchestra of string instruments.
Creating an exceptional educational framework for young musicians, by offering them the unique opportunity to study alongside renowned Romanian artists.
Promoting emerging Romanian composers by showcasing their work through a call for scores.
ARTISTIC TRIBE
OVIDIU ANDRIȘ
MANAGER
OVIDIU ANDRIȘ
He graduated from the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre, currently being both organizer and promoter of local and national cultural events. His activity, as a manager in the cultural field, is backed up by the certification received from I.N.C.F.C. (National Institute of Cultural Training and Research). Always oriented on finding sustainable solutions for project writing and project implementation processes, Ovidiu constantly follows classes and workshops that offer him the opportunity to enrich his managing abilities, here mentioning SuCarMus and Lab for European Project Making.
The projects that are being created and grown under Artistic Tribe`s brand aim at several levels of collaboration: in-house projects (Eufonia Festival, Romanian Chamber Orchestra, Bazar Cultural, Pavilion); projects created & implemented in partnership with Timișoara 2021 Association – European Capital of Culture (Café 21, Impuls Fabric, Dante21, Light Festival, TM2021, Sport21, Kids2); projects created & implemented in partnership with other local cultural associations (Vest Fest, Blues Jazz Kamo Gala, Blues for Timișoara, Jimbo Blues festival, Check Art Festival, TM design days, Timkult, Inspir).
SIMONA HERCZEG
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
SIMONA HERCZEG
She has a vast experience in managing both youth and cultural-educational projects. Simona facilitated the implementation of local, national, and European projects, financed through programs such as Erasmus +, EEA Grants, or managed by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports. Her previous experience in the European Parliament, as a counselor for the Commission for Culture and Education, was a vital starting point for her involvement in cultural and educational projects that aim to empower communities.
GIORGIA HARASIM
PR & MARKETING MANAGER
GIORGIA HARASIM
She graduated from the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, currently being engaged as communications and marketing manager in local and national cultural projects. Giorgia aims to promote cultural events and initiates by encouraging the public to get actively involved in the cultural experience.
From the projects that gave her freedom both in the creative process and marketing strategy, we mention Baroque Urban (contemporary art exhibition, 2017 & 2018 editions), Vox Mundi (international choral festival, 2019 edition which won the „Best Cultural Enterprise Award” – Romania Insider Awards), Eufonia Festival (the most important chamber music festival in Western Romania, 2019), and Romanian Chamber Orchestra.
ALEX BRAD
BRAND IDENTITY DESIGNER
ALEX BRAD
Alex graduated from the Psychology Faculty and became an enthusiastic designer who aims to harmoniously blend the study of psychology with the practice of graphic design. His focus is gravitating around the brand experience; Alex being determined to improve the process of creating an authentic brand identity. His graphic touch is imprinted on the local and national volunteering projects that he attended, but the starting point for his career is the previous experience that he gained while working in a multinational company. Currently, Alex is a freelancer and brand identity designer for the Artistic Tribe.