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The Embassy of Romania in New Delhi, in collaboration with three-time Grammy Award-winning composer Ricky Kej and filmmaker Sumathy Ram, hosted “Echoes of Global Harmony” on August 19, 2026, to commemorate the 145th birth anniversary of eminent Romanian musician George Enescu.
Kej and Ram frequently collaborate on international music and film projects centered on unity, peace and social transformation. Their notable collaborations include Gandhi: Mantras of Compassion and international tracks such as Set Me Free! for the hill-anthem film Gevi.
Ruxandra Ciocanelea, Romania’s deputy head of mission in New Delhi, led the high-tea event, which highlighted shared efforts to promote multicultural cooperation.
Enescu, who lived from 1881 to 1955, was one of Romania’s foremost composers and a distinguished musician of his era. He was also a violinist, pianist, conductor and teacher. After studying in Vienna and Paris, he achieved international recognition as both a performer and composer. His best-known works, including the Romanian Rhapsodies and the opera Oedipe, remain integral to Romania’s cultural heritage, according to a statement.
The celebration featured cross-cultural musical performances and diplomatic discussions aimed at promoting global harmony and cultural exchange. Attendees included former Ambassador Shashi Uban Tripathi and Inga Ionesii, ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to India.
Ciocanelea delivered remarks emphasizing Enescu’s legacy, while Kej gave the keynote address.
“Enescu showed that when cultures meet, they blend into a beautiful concerto, not into disorder,” Kej said before ceremonially cutting a music-themed cake.
The program also featured a fusion performance by Flutist and Sitar player Mayank Raina and Violinist Nakul Dubey. A short documentary presented Enescu as a universal ambassador of music and highlighted how musical exchanges can advance global harmony.
Other guests included Rajesh Mehta, an expert on U.S.-India relations, and Sid Jain, secretary of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin.
Romanian filmmaker Toma Enache, director of Enescu, Skinned Alive, also attended the event. According to the statement, the artistic association between Enache and Ram has become an important channel for contemporary cultural exchange between Romania and India. Their collaboration encompasses several international projects.
Enache directed the biographical feature Enescu, jupuit de viu, or Enescu, Skinned Alive, which explores the emotional and artistic life of the celebrated Romanian composer. Enache credited Ram as the key catalyst who “opened the gateway to India and the international music world” for the film.
Through her outreach and participation, Ram helped secure the film’s New Delhi premiere as the international opening film at the Jagran Film Festival, described by organizers as the world’s largest traveling international film festival. The screening was part of events marking Enescu’s 145th birth anniversary and introduced his legacy to a broader audience in India.
“Music goes beyond just sound, forming a dynamic bridge between communities, histories, and tales. Films delve into this mystique with the understanding that music serves as a conduit for the shared essence of various cultures,” Ram said.
Plans are also underway to commemorate Enescu’s 145th birth anniversary in New York.
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