The Second Waltz - Iasi, Palas (adrian Petrescu) Direct
Originally composed for the film The First Echelon and later popularized by André Rieu, the waltz is a favorite in Adrian Petrescu's repertoire . At Palas, the setting matched the music:
Unlike a traditional concert hall, the gardens at Palas Iași allow the music to breathe, inviting the audience to sway along with the rhythm. The second waltz - Iasi, Palas (Adrian Petrescu)
Petrescu’s conducting often emphasizes the "variety orchestra" roots of the suite—playful, rhythmic, and accessible. Originally composed for the film The First Echelon
The neo-Gothic silhouette of the Palace of Culture provides a dramatic visual anchor that mirrors the Soviet-era grandeur of the music. The neo-Gothic silhouette of the Palace of Culture
Whether you were there to catch a glimpse of the "Moldova" Philharmonic Orchestra or simply happened upon the performance while walking through the park, that evening at Palas was a reminder of why Iași remains the cultural heartbeat of Romania.
Under the baton of the versatile Adrian Petrescu , the performance transformed the garden into a ballroom. Petrescu, known for his work as the principal oboist of the George Enescu Philharmonic and a seasoned conductor, has a unique ability to bridge the gap between high-brow classical and popular incidental music.
There is something inherently cinematic about Dmitri Shostakovich’s "The Second Waltz." It’s a piece that evokes both grandeur and a touch of melancholy, a combination that felt particularly poignant when performed in the open air at Palas Iași .
Originally composed for the film The First Echelon and later popularized by André Rieu, the waltz is a favorite in Adrian Petrescu's repertoire . At Palas, the setting matched the music:
Unlike a traditional concert hall, the gardens at Palas Iași allow the music to breathe, inviting the audience to sway along with the rhythm.
Petrescu’s conducting often emphasizes the "variety orchestra" roots of the suite—playful, rhythmic, and accessible.
The neo-Gothic silhouette of the Palace of Culture provides a dramatic visual anchor that mirrors the Soviet-era grandeur of the music.
Whether you were there to catch a glimpse of the "Moldova" Philharmonic Orchestra or simply happened upon the performance while walking through the park, that evening at Palas was a reminder of why Iași remains the cultural heartbeat of Romania.
Under the baton of the versatile Adrian Petrescu , the performance transformed the garden into a ballroom. Petrescu, known for his work as the principal oboist of the George Enescu Philharmonic and a seasoned conductor, has a unique ability to bridge the gap between high-brow classical and popular incidental music.
There is something inherently cinematic about Dmitri Shostakovich’s "The Second Waltz." It’s a piece that evokes both grandeur and a touch of melancholy, a combination that felt particularly poignant when performed in the open air at Palas Iași .
