30 years of LOVE / On our PEARL ANNIVERSARY (Nov. 11, 2014)

Our Anniversary is SPECIAL and, Dear WIFE. you are SPECIAL too... in fact, each day is wonderful because it is shared with you !

 

 

The glow of joy and happiness every time we touch. This LOVE we share is strong enough to weather any storm, it is beautiful, supportive always trusting, deep and warm.

 

1988

2014

 With LOVE and Best Wishes today and always !

 

 

 

15 January - Celebration of Romanian National Poet, MIHAI EMINESCU

Tuesday, 14 January 2014, in the presence of a large public and personalities like Acad. Nicolae Manolescu, UNESCO Ambassador and President of the Union of Writers from Romania, Acad. Valeriu D. Cotea, Cassian Maria Spiridon, Adrian Alui Gheorghe, Culita Tarata and others, took place the uncover of the bust of Romanian National Poet, MIHAI EMINESCU on the esplanade of the Library of the  Neamtz County, Piatra Neamt.

The Monument

Alex expresses his admiration and gratitude to the Master

A sign of admiration and gratitude

The Acad. Nicolae Manolescu, UNESCO Ambassador
and President of Union of Writers from Romania

Alex congratulating the author of Monument,
sculptor Lucian Tudorache

A few Poets and Artists of Neamtz County

Alex and one of his close Friends,
the Poet Priest Prof. Dorin Ploscaru

Alex and Prof. George Braescu,
Director of  the Association of Folk Theatre

Eternal admiration and gratitude

2013-2014 Winter Holiday in Romania

Royal Court, Piatra Neamt

Steven the Great's Tower, Piatra Neamt (1491)

Pietricica Mountain, Piatra Neamt

Palace of Culture, Iasi

Palas Mall, Iasi

Short walk in Iasi

1 Decembrie - La multi ani, Romania!

Piano Concert Alexandra Dariescu, Guildford United Reformed Church, 17th Nov. 2013

With Alexandra Dariescu, after her performance

Alexandra Dariescu was born in Romania and she studied at the University of  Iasi. She graduated in 2008 from the Royal Northern College of Music with the highest distinction the College offers, the Gold Medal. Also graduated with a Master of Performance degree from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Awarded the GSMD Piano Fellowship for 2010/2011. Laureate at the Verbier Festival Academy in Switzerland, where she won the Verbier CUBS prize. Won the Guildhall Wigmore  Prize and the Romanian Ambassador`s award for her outstanding contribution to promoting Romania`s image in the UK.

In programme: - Bach ( Prelude & Fugue in Bb minor BWV 893 )

                       - Shostakovitch ( 12 Preludes op.34 )

                       - Chopin ( 24 Preludes op. 28 )

Excellent recital ! 

Well done, Alexandra !

Remembrance Sunday, 10th November 2013

Honor, Gratitude and everlasting Rememberance for those who served their country!

The 250th Anniversary of The Holy Trinity Guildford

       Sunday, 22 September 2013, Alex has participated at the Celebration Service of the 250th Anniversary of the reconstruction of the Holy Trinity, "The Church of the Heart of Guildford" (1763 - 2013).
       On this occasion, Alex has offered as a present his painting titled "PASSION FLOWER" and, of course, a tiny Romanian Three-coloured Flag.
       Both the gift and the speech were received with warmth by the large audience.
 

Alex surrounded by the Priests

"Passion Flower" displayed in front of the Altar of Holy Trinity

 The Church of Holy Trinity Guildford, Surrey, UK

(http://www.holytrinityguildford.org.uk)