Classix is a cultural brand that redefines the classical music experience through innovation, interdisciplinarity and accessibility, adapting it to contemporary audiences. It encourages dialogue, takes classical music beyond the realm of the elite and brings it closer to the curious, the passionate and the explorers through new technologies and new media arts.
The mission of Classix is to cultivate a new generation of audiences with broad cultural and intellectual interests, contributing to the revitalisation of the artistic landscape of Eastern Europe.
Classix promotes cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue in a spirit of artistic diplomacy, bringing together national and European traditions with new movements and forms of contemporary expression.
By promoting excellence and collaboration between established and emerging artists, Classix aims to transform classical music into a universal language of connection and knowledge.
Classix, a contemporary classical affair, aims to create and develop international cultural projects dedicated to classical music and its interdisciplinary forms.
Through a syncretic collaboration between artists, movements and creative fields, Classix promotes a contemporary vision of art that brings tradition and innovation together and rediscovers the relevance of classical music today.
Classix initiatives aim to provide audiences with access to unique cultural experiences that combine musical performance with visual arts, literature, technology and new media, across diverse formats and unconventional venues.
At the same time, its related projects, Classix-in-Art, Classix-in-Focus, Classix Concerts and Classix Lab, strengthen an international network of artistic and educational collaboration designed to support the development of young creators, encourage cultural mobility and reaffirm classical music as a universal language of connection, excellence and innovation.
Classix is more than a festival. It is a cultural ecosystem built around classical music and the ways in which it can be experienced, discovered and reinterpreted today.
The Classix experience extends beyond the concert hall, bringing together musical performance, visual arts and new media, education, cultural dialogue and the professional development of new generations of artists. Concerts, masterclasses, scholarships, exhibitions, panels, artistic interventions and interdisciplinary projects become components of the same ecosystem, creating contexts in which artists, audiences, professionals and ideas can come together.
From the annual festival in Iași to concerts organised throughout the year, from training and support programmes for emerging artists to dialogues between professionals from different cultural fields, Classix develops a platform that connects Romania’s cultural scene with international artists, institutions and professionals.
To date, projects developed under the Classix umbrella have brought together more than 480 international artists from 27 countries: Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, Colombia, South Korea, Denmark, Switzerland, Finland, France, Germany, the Faroe Islands, Iran, Israel, Italy, Norway, Poland, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, the United States of America, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
The Classix ecosystem is built around several complementary pillars: Classix Festival, Classix-in-Art, Classix-in-Focus, Classix Concerts and Classix Lab.
Classix Festival is an independent international festival held annually in Iași, redefining the concert experience through interdisciplinarity and adapting it to contemporary audiences. The festival encourages cultural dialogue, takes classical music beyond the realm of the elite and brings it closer to the curious, the passionate and the explorers through new technologies and new media arts.
The festival promotes a contemporary artistic vision in which the tradition of classical music meets innovative forms of expression, from multimedia projections and video mapping to syncretic performances and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Under its defining tagline, a contemporary classic affair, Classix transforms each edition into a sonic and visual journey that invites audiences to (re)discover the emotional power and contemporary relevance of classical music.
The purpose of the festival is to engage a new generation of audiences in expanding their cultural and intellectual horizons, while contributing to the revitalisation of Romania’s artistic landscape and strengthening its presence within the European cultural context.
The themes explored reflect current societal concerns, examining the relationship between art, humanity and progress, as well as the connections between national and European traditions, in an approach that promotes cultural diversity and Romanian heritage internationally.
The concert repertoire combines well-known works with rare or rediscovered compositions, giving audiences the opportunity to experience music and artists that are not usually featured in the programmes of traditional Romanian philharmonic institutions.
The festival’s distinctive character lies in opening the arts to wider audiences through a modern, accessible and forward-looking approach that transforms the musical experience into a dialogue between generations, cultures and forms of artistic expression.
Since its debut in February 2020, the festival has grown steadily, despite the challenges of the pandemic, becoming one of Romania’s leading independent classical music events.
Across its 7 editions to date, Classix Festival has brought together more than 450 international artists from 27 countries.
Across these seven editions, the festival has presented 54 official concerts and 5 bonus concerts in Iași and Bucharest. It has welcomed more than 40,000 attendees and generated over 440,000 online views, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for cultural innovation and a promoter of international dialogue.
Beyond its concert programme, the festival includes a broad range of complementary projects and activities.
A programme dedicated to the development and support of emerging artists through masterclasses, creative scholarships and educational activities in music, visual arts and performing arts.
Since its launch, the programme has awarded 21 scholarships worth a total of €21,000 and facilitated more than 246 masterclass sessions and 2 workshops led by distinguished international artists and professors. Projects developed by scholarship recipients have been presented to the public through 3 showcases.
Classix-in-Art creates meaningful contexts for learning and professional development for young musicians and creators, providing opportunities for training, collaboration and exposure on Classix stages. Through the involvement of international experts and established mentors, the programme contributes to the development of a new generation of artists who work freely across disciplines and remain connected to global artistic trends.
An interdisciplinary platform for dialogue and networking that connects artists, cultural and creative industry professionals, academics and creative thinkers.
Through collaborations with international guests and experts from fields including music, literature, visual arts, cultural management and arts education, the programme creates opportunities that remain rare within the Romanian cultural landscape, building bridges for collaboration and the exchange of ideas across generations and cultures.
The Classix-in-Focus series includes 22 panels, 3 dialogues, 4 lectures, 7 exhibitions and exhibition openings, 2 book launches, 4 film screenings and film projects, 3 guided tours, 2 pop-up concerts, 2 flash mobs and other cultural interventions, becoming a vital part of the Classix DNA and a forum for contemporary artistic reflection.
The Classix Concerts series brings together independent concerts held throughout the year, continuing the festival’s mission beyond its seasonal framework.
To date, 12 concerts have been organised in Iași and Bucharest, each featuring a carefully curated programme that highlights musical excellence and the diversity of artistic expression.
Through these events, Classix brings its distinctive spirit closer to wider audiences, presenting established and emerging artists from Romania and abroad in a variety of contexts, from concert halls to unconventional venues, and from acoustic formats to multimedia and immersive experiences.
The series keeps the energy of Classix alive throughout the year, strengthening a dynamic cultural network that connects Romanian cities with the international contemporary classical music scene.
A summer initiative dedicated to young people passionate about music and interdisciplinary creation, providing an inspiring environment for collaboration between emerging artists and established performers.
Held in Iași, Suceava and Vatra Dornei, Classix Lab combines workshops, masterclasses and concerts, promoting education through art and creative experimentation.
The 2024 edition brought together 12 international guest artists, 30 young participants and an audience of more than 2,000 spectators, under the guidance of experts in performance, composition, production and artistic management.
Across its 5 concerts and 3 panels, the project offered 25 masterclass sessions and a recorder workshop, attended by 40 music enthusiasts.
The edition once again demonstrated Classix Lab’s ability to combine artistic training, collaborative creation and the concert experience within an inspiring, accessible and interdisciplinary framework.
At its core, Classix aims to democratise access to classical music, transforming it into a living, contemporary and relevant part of today’s cultural conversation, a true contemporary classical affair.
Through its international dimension, its network of experts and its commitment to education, Classix has become a model for an integrated cultural platform where artistic excellence, innovation and global dialogue converge in a single experience: rediscovering classical music in the contemporary world.
Classix is a cultural brand that redefines the experience of classical music through innovation, interdisciplinarity, and accessibility, adapting it to the contemporary audience. It encourages dialogue, repositions classical music from the world of elites, and brings it closer to the curious, the passionate, and the explorers, through the use of new technologies and new media arts.
The mission of Classix is to cultivate a new generation of audiences with broad cultural and intellectual interests, contributing to the revitalization of the artistic landscape of Eastern Europe.
Classix promotes cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue in a spirit of artistic diplomacy, bringing together national and European traditions with new trends and forms of contemporary expression.
By promoting excellence and collaboration between established and emerging artists, Classix aims to transform classical music into a universal language of connection and knowledge.
Classix, a contemporary classical adventure, aims to orchestrate and develop international cultural projects dedicated to classical music and its interdisciplinary forms.
Through a syncretic collaboration between artists, movements, and creative fields, Classix promotes a contemporary vision of art that unites tradition with innovation and rediscovers the relevance of classical music in the present.
The initiatives of Classix seek to offer audiences access to unique cultural experiences that combine musical performance with visual arts, literature, technology, and new media, presented in diverse formats and unconventional spaces.
At the same time, the derivative projects – Classix-in-Art, Classix-in-Focus, Classix Concerts, and Classix Lab – strengthen an international network of artistic and educational collaboration, designed to support the development of young creators, foster cultural mobility, and reaffirm classical music as a universal language of connection, excellence, and innovation.
Classix is more than a festival — it is a universe of cultural engagement. The brand encompasses several essential pillars:
Classix Festival
An international, independent festival held annually in Iași, Classix Festival redefines the concert experience through interdisciplinarity and adapts it to the contemporary audience.
The event encourages cultural dialogue, repositions classical music beyond the realm of elites, and brings it closer to the curious, the passionate, and the explorers, through new technologies and new media arts.
The festival promotes a forward-looking artistic vision, where the tradition of classical music meets innovative forms of expression — from multimedia projections and videomapping to syncretic performances and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Under its defining slogan, “a contemporary classic affair”, Classix transforms each edition into a sonic and visual journey that invites the public to (re)discover the emotional power and contemporary relevance of classical music.
The festival’s goal is to stimulate a new generation of audiences expanding their cultural and intellectual horizons while contributing to the artistic revitalization of Iași, the North-East region, and Romania as a whole.
Its themes reflect current societal concerns, exploring the connection between art, humanity, and progress, as well as between national and European traditions — in an effort that promotes cultural diversity and local heritage on an international scale.
The concert repertoire combines well-known works with rare or rediscovered pieces, offering audiences the opportunity to experience compositions and artists not typically featured in the programs of traditional Romanian philharmonics.
The festival’s uniqueness lies in its ability to open the arts to a broad public through a modern, accessible, and visionary approach that turns the musical experience into a dialogue between generations, cultures, and artistic forms.
Since its debut in February 2020, the festival has grown steadily despite the pandemic context, becoming one of the most important independent classical music events in Romania.
Across its six editions, Classix has brought together over 350 international artists from 23 countries — including Poland, Romania, Norway, South Korea, Austria, Germany, France, the United States, the Faroe Islands, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Moldova, Denmark, Switzerland, Israel, Finland, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Iran, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Russia.
It has hosted 49 concerts, 23 panels, 4 lectures, 6 exhibitions and openings, 2 book launches, 10 short film screenings, 193 masterclass sessions, and 18 artist scholarships totaling €18,000.
The festival has attracted over 30,000 in-person attendees and more than 365,000 online viewers, confirming its role as a catalyst for cultural innovation and a promoter of international dialogue.
Beyond its concert dimension, the festival includes an extensive series of complementary projects and activities.
Classix-in-Art
A series dedicated to the training and support of emerging artists through masterclasses, creative grants, and educational activities in music, visual, and performing arts.
Since its launch, the program has offered 18 scholarships worth €18,000 and facilitated 218 masterclass sessions and 2 workshops led by internationally renowned artists and professors.
Classix-in-Art creates authentic learning and professional development contexts for young musicians and creators, offering opportunities for training, collaboration, and exposure on the festival’s stages.
By involving international experts and distinguished mentors, the program helps shape a new generation of artists who express themselves freely, interdisciplinarily, and in tune with global trends.
Classix-in-Focus
A space for dialogue and interdisciplinary networking that connects artists, cultural professionals, and figures from academic and creative fields.
Through collaborations with international guests and experts in music, literature, visual arts, cultural management, and artistic education, the program provides rare opportunities in the Romanian cultural landscape — fostering collaboration and exchange of ideas across generations and cultures.
The Classix-in-Focus series includes 26 panels, lectures, exhibitions, openings, film screenings, book launches, and other cultural interventions, becoming a vital component of the Classix DNA and a forum for contemporary artistic reflection.
Classix Concerts
The Classix Concerts series brings together independent performances held throughout the year, continuing the festival’s mission beyond its seasonal boundaries.
To date, 8 concerts have been organized in Iași and Bucharest, each featuring a carefully curated program that highlights musical excellence and the diversity of artistic expression.
Through these events, Classix brings its distinctive spirit closer to a wider audience, presenting both established and emerging artists from Romania and abroad in various contexts — from concert halls to unconventional spaces, from acoustic formats to multimedia and immersive experiences.
The series keeps the Classix energy alive year-round, strengthening a dynamic cultural network that connects Romanian cities with the international scene of contemporary classical music.
Classix Lab
A summer initiative dedicated to young people passionate about music and interdisciplinary creation, offering an inspirational environment for collaboration between emerging and established artists.
Held in Iași, Suceava, and Vatra Dornei, Classix Lab combines workshops, masterclasses, and concerts, promoting education through art and creative experimentation.
The 2024 edition brought together 12 international guest artists, 30 young participants, and an audience of over 2,000 spectators, under the guidance of experts in performance, composition, production, and arts management.
Throughout the 5 concerts and 3 panels, the project offered 25 masterclass sessions and a blockflöte workshop, attended by 40 music enthusiasts.
Once again, the edition showcased Classix Lab’s ability to combine artistic training, collaborative creation, and concert experience within an inspiring, accessible, and interdisciplinary framework.
In essence, Classix aims to democratize access to classical music, transforming it into a living, current, and relevant part of today’s cultural conversation — a true contemporary classical affair.
Through its international scope, network of engaged experts, and commitment to education, Classix emerges as a model of an integrated cultural platform where artistic excellence, innovation, and global dialogue converge into a single experience — that of rediscovering classical music in contemporaneity.