Dinu Lipatti Music Festival to debut in Tokyo

The first Dinu Lipatti Music Festival is scheduled to take place in Tokyo from October 10 to 12, 2026. Organized by the Romanian Cultural Institute in Tokyo, the Romanian Embassy in Japan, and the Min-On Concert Association, the event honors the legendary Romanian pianist and composer.

The festival will feature various musicians, including Ryugo Yoshino, tenors Liviu Indricău and Andrei Petre, pianist Constantin Sandu, violinist Diana Jipa, and pianist Ștefan Doniga. Other participating groups include the Pitești Philharmonic String Quartet, FilJazz & Anita Petruescu, and the Doina Argeșului ensemble.

In addition to musical performances, the event will include a documentary exhibition dedicated to Lipatti’s life, supported by the Dinu Lipatti Memorial House Museum.