Pantograf Association continues to bring to the forefront the stories and emotions that accompany synagogues, sacred spaces rich in mystery and tradition, through its latest project - Ecoul Sinagogilor (The Echo of the Synagogues).

Ecoul Sinagogilor will take place between September 4-7 in cities in the western part of Romania, where the Bălănescu Quartet will perform in front of the audience, alongside the chief cantor of the Jewish community, Emanuel Pusztai.

The musical works presented during the tour are some new and original pieces, composed by Alexander Bălănescu, who has closely collaborated with Emanuel Pusztai.

In Arad and Timișoara, the concert schedule is as follows:

• Monday, September 4th, at 7 PM | Neolog Synagogue in Arad
• Tuesday, September 5th, at 7 PM | Cetate Synagogue in Timișoara

Admission to the concerts is free, and no prior registration is required.

“The Echo of the Synagogues" project is co-financed by the Administration of the National Cultural Fund. The project does not necessarily represent the position of the Administration of the National Cultural Fund. AFCN is not responsible for the content of the project or how the results of the project may be used. These are entirely the responsibility of the beneficiary of the funding.

The project is included in the European Days of Jewish Culture 2023 – annual theme “Memory” –coordinated at European level by AEJP (European Association for the Preservation and Promotion of the Jewish Culture and Heritage), and in Romania by Tarbut Foundation. Co-financed by the European Union. 

Partners: The Jewish Community of Timișoara, Faculty of Music and Theatre, West University Timișoara, International Institute for Culture Krakow, Institut Français de Roumanie – Timișoara.