Islamabad -UNS: The Embassy of Romania in Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), awarded certificates to students who successfully completed the Opera Singing Courses conducted at PNCA during a ceremony held at the Romanian Embassy in Islamabad on Tuesday.
The event was attended by Romania’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dan Stoenescu; Romanian soprano Georgiana Costea-Glugă; Zaildar Shah, Chairman of the Pakistan-Romania Friendship Association; Muhammad Ayoub Jamali, Director General of Pakistan National Council of the Arts; Ghulam Muhammad, Incharge of Music Classes at PNCA; and the award-winning students Imran Parvez Khan, Iria Siona, Ayzer Adeel, and Mohammad Tayyab Akbar.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Dan Stoenescu described the initiative as a significant milestone in cultural cooperation between Romania and 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.
Their dedication, perseverance, and passion have laid the foundations for a new artistic tradition and opened a path for future generations of Pakistani performers,” he said.
Romanian soprano Georgiana Costea-Glugă praised the students for their dedication and achievements, saying that they are paving the way for future generations while demonstrating that music serves as a universal language capable of transcending borders and cultures.
The Opera Singing Courses, launched on April 9, 2025, are taught by Georgiana Costea-Glugă and held twice weekly at PNCA. The program introduces Pakistani students to Romanian and European operatic traditions while encouraging intercultural artistic exchange.
The curriculum focuses on developing essential skills for lyrical performance, including vocal technique, stage presence, musical interpretation, and artistic expression.
Officials noted that the initiative represents a landmark achievement in cultural diplomacy and highlights the role of music in fostering dialogue, mutual understanding, and collaboration between nations.
The Embassy of Romania and PNCA reaffirmed their commitment to expanding artistic and educational opportunities and strengthening cultural ties between Romania and Pakistan through shared cultural experiences.
The Opera Singing Courses remain open to aspiring vocalists of all skill levels, offering participants the opportunity to explore opera under professional guidance in a dynamic learning environment.
