Romanian Embassy Honors Pakistan’s First Opera Singing Graduates in Islamabad
Ambassador Dan Stoenescu praised the students for their dedication
Islamabad: (Web Desk) – The Embassy of Romania in Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), held a special ceremony in Islamabad to award certificates to students who successfully completed the Opera Singing Courses conducted at PNCA.
The event was hosted at the Embassy of Romania on June 16 and attended by Romanian Ambassador Dan Stoenescu, renowned Romanian soprano Georgiana Costea-Glugă, Chairman of the Pakistan-Romania Friendship Association Zaildar Shah, PNCA Director General Muhammad Ayoub Jamali, Incharge of Music Classes Ghulam Muhammad, and the award-winning students Imran Parvez Khan, Iria Siona, Ayzer Adeel, and Mohammad Tayyab Akbar.
The opera singing program, regarded as a unique initiative in Pakistan’s cultural landscape, has introduced young Pakistani artists to the traditions of Romanian and European classical music. During the ceremony, Ambassador Dan Stoenescu praised the students for their dedication and described them as pioneers of opera music in Pakistan.
“The certificates we present today represent only the first tangible result of a long-term endeavor. These four award recipients are much more than graduates of a course; they are officially the pioneers of opera music in Pakistan,” the ambassador said.
Romanian soprano Georgiana Costea-Glugă, who teaches the courses, commended the students’ achievements and emphasized the power of music to connect cultures beyond borders.
Launched on April 9, 2025, the Opera Singing Courses are held twice a week at PNCA and focus on developing vocal technique, stage presence, musical interpretation, and artistic expression. The initiative aims to foster cultural exchange and strengthen artistic ties between Romania and Pakistan.
The Embassy of Romania and PNCA reaffirmed their commitment to expanding educational and cultural opportunities and promoting deeper people-to-people connections through the arts.
The Opera Singing Courses remain open to aspiring vocalists of all levels, providing professional training and a platform for artistic growth.
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