“Arad Academic Musical Festival” – 4th Edition

Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad, through the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, organizes between March 19 – April 3, 2026, the 4th Edition of the “Arad Academic Musical Festival”, an event dedicated to artistic excellence, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the promotion of academic values in the field of music.

“Through this edition, Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad reaffirms its commitment to supporting artistic excellence and to strengthening Arad as a hub of contemporary academic culture,” stated the Rector of UAV, Ramona Lile.

The events will take place in Building K in Vladimirescu (Room C.5, 2nd floor) and will bring together university teaching staff, artists, and students from the Musical Performance – Vocal Studies program, alongside distinguished guests from the artistic and educational fields.

Programme – 2026 Edition

Thursday, March 19, 4:00 PM
Spring Notes – Vocal Concert
Soloists: students Paul Lung Frenț, Daniel Guler, Andrei-Silviu Joldea, Eduard-Blum Popa, Teodora Râpan, Rebeca Sandu, Alexandra-Mihaela Surdu, Răzvan Vlad, Diana Culda-Biriș, Bianca Julcut, Sara Pop
Accompanist: Lect. Univ. Dr. Iulia Roman

Tuesday, March 24, 4:00 PM
Workshop – Attitude in Musical Performance and Expressiveness in Stage Movement
Guests: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habil. Ion Ardereanu, Lect. Univ. Dr. Adrian Călin Boba, Lect. Univ. Dr. Diana Brîndușa Chirilă, Assist. Univ. PhD Candidate Cosmina Silvia Stitzl
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habil. Silvia Sorina Munteanu

Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
Round Table – The Human Voice in All Its Forms
Guests: Prof. Marilena Tiber Chircă – Ion Vidu High School, Timișoara; Prof. Dulcica Florea – “Sabin Drăgoi” Arts College, Arad; Prof. Georgeta Gheju – Ion Vidu High School, Timișoara
Moderator: Lect. Univ. Dr. Adrian Călin Boba

Thursday, April 2, 2026, 4:00 PM
Vocal Concert – Artists of Today and Tomorrow
Soloists: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habil. Silvia Sorina Munteanu, Lect. Univ. Dr. Adrian Călin Boba, Lect. Univ. Dr. Diana Brîndușa Chirilă, and students of the Musical Performance – Vocal Studies program

Friday, April 3, 2026, 4:00 PM (online)
Conference – Forms of Expression: Music, Theatre and Visual Arts in Dialogue
Moderator: Lect. Univ. Dr. Diana Brîndușa Chirilă