- 30 young musicians and visual artists delivered an interdisciplinary performance at the National Theatre Bucharest (TNB), the result of one year of support, mentoring, creation, and performance within the national Young Talents program
- Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia awarded the scholarship recipients for their artistic achievements in the fields of visual arts and classical music
25 November 2025 The Young Talents Gala, 2025 edition, an interdisciplinary performance presented by the scholarship recipients of The Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation, took place last night at the “I. L. Caragiale” National Theatre in Bucharest (TNB), in the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia. The 17th generation of young talents, 15 musicians and 15 visual artists, offered the audience a classical music recital and an extensive visual arts exhibition featuring works created during the scholarship year. The Young Talents Gala was hosted by Bogdan Chenciu, TV show moderator and producer, and was recorded by TVR Cultural,to be broadcast at a later date.
Sponsors, partners, donors, and supporters of the young artists had the opportunity to personally discover the artistic personality of each participant and to fully understand the value of their investment in the new generation of creators. In 2025, the Young Talents project – Kaufland Romania & Royal Foundation project received the GOLD distinction in the Art & Culture category at the Community Index – the most extensive evaluation of community investment and CSR projects in Romania.
“It is said that the recipe for success is simple: talent and hard work. The truth is that you also need resources. Many young people give up on their dream of an artistic career because they cannot afford it. For 16 years, we have supported the Young Talents program of The Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation – one of the longest-lasting partnerships through which we contribute to a more equitable future for the country. At Kaufland, we believe that involvement makes the difference. And we are grateful to have partners alongside us who make positive change possible.” — Marco Hößl, CEO Kaufland Romania & Moldova
The young musicians performed emblematic pieces by G. Bizet, E. Grieg, A. Piazzolla, D. Shostakovich, J. B. Singelée, and B. Bartók – a musical program carefully and dedicatedly coordinated by Verona Maier, pianist, PhD university professor at the National University of Music Bucharest and Vice-Rector of the institution, mentor within the Young Talents project.
,,As never before, the gala stage brought together an especially unique and enthusiastic group, featuring a record number of wind instrumentalists – 12, along with three other colleagues of the same generation. The coordinates of this reunion at a moment of reflection are the energy and exuberance specific to the scholars’ age, the boldness and naturalness of expression, the attachment and involvement essential to success, and the passion that defines them and to which they have chosen to dedicate themselves with joy. The ,,translation into sound” of these traits was happily supported by the concert repertoire, in which geographical, historical, and stylistic spaces met, spanning continents, centuries, and highly diverse aesthetics. A journey through dance rhythms characteristic of spiritualities that enrich our lives through diversity and nourish our desire for knowledge and connection, defining our humanism.”— Prof. PhD Verona Maier
The concert was followed by a presentation of fashion design creations by three young scholarship recipients, and the Lilia Regalis dress was presented by Anca Ghinea, multidisciplinary creator and supporter of the Foundation.
During the event, Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia awarded the 30 scholarship recipients of the program Young Talents – 2025 edition – for artistic performance in the fields of visual arts and classical music.
Additionally, Mugurel Mărgărit, Executive Director of the Royal Foundation, presented diplomas to Ernst & Young Romania and Ferrero Romania, as well as to media partners Forbes Romania – Raluca Michailov and TVR Cultural – Valentina Băințan, who have been involved for several years in supporting the Young Talents program. Young Talents program.
The visual arts exhibition, hosted in the Media Foyer of TNB (Grand Hotel wing), completed the artistic moment in the performance hall. It includes representative works from the individual projects of the scholarship recipients, created with materials purchased through the scholarship, as well as selections from joint projects: the exhibitions Life Journal and Passions and Interests of the members of the Royal Family, coordinated by mentor Assoc. Prof. PhD Ion Anghel. The techniques range from fashion translation, mezzotint, analogue photography, digital animation, and digital drawing, to mixed media, assemblage, and acrylics. Her Royal Highness Princess Sofia visited the exhibition accompanied by mentor Assoc. Prof. PhD Ion Anghel, alongside the exhibiting scholars and the invited audience.
The exhibition will remain open to the public until 20 December, with free admission.
The program Young Talents in figures in 2025 meant:
– 30 scholarship recipients: 15 musicians and 15 visual artists
– 435 musical accessories and instruments, equipment, or working materials (oboe, clarinet, reeds, mouthpieces, instrument cases, bassoon E-flat crooks, strings, stage outfits, tablets, laptops, cameras, printers, technical/digital materials, sewing machines, acrylic paints, brushes, etc.)
– 65 books, art albums, and sheet music
– 61 participations in art exhibitions, solo and group; 5 fashion shows; 13 projects as videographer, producer, or director plus 7 exhibitions organized by the Foundation
– 139 participations in recitals, 35 collaborations with orchestras plus 16 recitals organized by the Foundation
– 68 participations in courses, projects, masterclasses, and mentoring programs plus 11 organized by the Foundation
– 17 documentation visits plus 5 organized by the Foundation
– 53 participations in competitions – 48 awards, including 26 first prizes, 4 trophies, and 2 excellence awards
Initiated in 2009, with the support of Kaufland Romania, Young Talents has become a national project supporting talented young artists by offering equal opportunities, regardless of the social or economic challenges of their background. Each of the program’s three components – art, education, and social impact – demonstrates that investing in the artistic talent of the new generation is a responsible and sustainable act for Romania’s future. The selection process for the 2026 Young Talents scholarships is currently underway. Until 3 December 2025, pupils and students studying classical music or visual arts at vocational educational institutions in Romania and the Republic of Moldova, coming from low-income families, are invited to apply for a scholarship within the young artists support project. More details and eligibility criteria: www.tineretalente.org
Partner: Kaufland Romania
Sponsors: EY Romania, Fundația, Dacia Foundation for Romania, B&B Collection – Kultho, PEPCO Retail, UniCredit Bank, Ferrero Rocher, Dedeman, Yardi Romania, Enayati Medical City, Highlight Agency, SOFMEDICA, Siqua House, Easy Print Services
In-kind event sponsors: Hochland Romania, Jidvei, Perla Harghitei, Startitude Talent Agency
Event Partner: “I. L. Caragiale” National Theatre Bucharest
Program Media Partners: TVR, TVR Cultural, Europa FM, Radio Romania Muzical, Radio Romania Cultural, Radio Romania Actualități, Radio Trinitas, RFI Romania, AGERPRES, Forbes, Forbes Life, Nine O’Clock diplomatic daily newspaper, Zile și Nopți, BIZ, Ziarul News, Future Economy Magazine, Zenith Media, mediaTRUST Romania
Event Photographer: Anca Arambașa
About the national Young Talents program
Many talented children come from families whose financial means do not allow them to pursue their talent. As a result, Romania loses every year dozens of young talents who could otherwise become cultural ambassadors. Romania needs art! In response to this issue, the Royal Margareta of Romania Foundation created, in 2009, a national program to support, guide, and promote these talented young artists from low-income families who need financial support to reach their true potential and express their talent. Thus, through 470 scholarships, young people aged between 14 and 24, studying music or visual arts in high schools and universities in Romania, have been supported to overcome financial hardship and continue expressing their artistic value. EUR 2.2 million have been invested in Romania’s artistic future. The program Young Talents program is recognized as the Best Arts and Culture Program in Romania, being a four-time laureate of the Civil Society Gala. More details are available at www.tinteretalente.org.
About The Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation
The Royal Margareta of Romania Foundation (RMRF) was established in 1990 by King Michael I of Romania and Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown. With 35 years of activity, the Royal Foundation supports children, young people, and elderly people through sustainable interventions based on the exchange of experience and values between generations. Over time, the Foundation has been involved in numerous social, cultural, and educational projects supporting artistic talent. More details about the Foundation’s programs are available at fundatiaregala.ro/.
