National University of Music Bucharest

The National University of Music is divided into two faculties: the Faculty of Composition, Musicology and Musical Pedagogy and the Faculty of Performing Arts. Administratively, it is divided into the Department of Scientific Research and Artistic Activities, the Department of International Relations and European Programs, the Teacher Training Department, the Music Shows Department, and the Low-Residency Program Department (see also Education in Romania). The main building and Rectorate is situated at 33, Știrbei Vodă Street in Sector 1 of Bucharest. As of 2025, UNMB's Rector is Diana Asinefta Moș. ==History==

The university was established in June 1863 as the Music and Declamation Conservatory (Conservatorul de Muzică și Declamațiune, also translated as Music and Drama Conservatory), by decree of Domnitor Alexandru Ioan Cuza. Initially, it was a secondary education institution which included two main sections, the Institute of Vocal Music and the School of Instrumental Music, with branches in Bucharest and Iași, Moldavia's former capital. The Bucharest branch replaced the Philharmonic School (Școala Filarmonică), which also offered lessons in acting. The institution's first director was composer , under whose leadership the Conservatory gave courses in violin, solfege, Christian music choir, piano, harmony, and singing. In 1900, composer set up the first chamber music course. In 2001, twelve years after the Romanian Revolution, the Romanian government awarded the institution the status of a National University. ==Notable teachers==

• Constantin Brăiloiu • Sabin Drăgoi • Ionel Gherea • Magda Ianculescu • Constantin Al. Ionescu-Caion • Matei Millo • Florica Musicescu • Octavian Nemescu ==Notable alumni==

• Mihail Andricu • Anda-Louise Bogza • Mihail Celarianu • Elena Cernei • Gheorghe Ciobanu • George Ciprian • Marius Constant • Grigore Cugler • Violeta Dinescu • Attila Dorn • Adrian Enescu • Elena Gaja • George Georgescu • Angela Gheorghiu • Alexandru Giugaru • Radu Goldiș • Pompeiu Hărășteanu • Nicolae Herlea • Hugo Jan Huss • Magda Ianculescu • Sorin Lerescu • Dinu Lipatti • Myriam Marbe • Silvia Marcovici • Valentina Naforniță • Octavian Nemescu • Temistocle Popa • Elvira Popescu • Speranța Rădulescu • Vasile Șirli • Cristian Vasile ==References==