Romanian pianist Alexandra Dariescu has won the prize of Art and Culture Woman of the Future in London, where she was the only awarded artist outside the UK. She shared the stage with 11 other women who were awarded for their areas of expertise.

Alexandra Dariescu this year became Romania's first ever female solo pianist to perform at the Royal Albert Hall, with the Royal Philharmonic. “A natural communicator, she talks audiences through her music with, in the words of the Royal Philharmonic's executive director Rosemary Johnson, endearing wit and enthusiasm,” according to the organizers.

The 27-year-old Romanian was among the five nominees for the arts and culture woman of the future, but she managed to outpace the other four. She competed against Jessica Elliott, managing director of J’s Dance Factory and Dancing After School, Anna Higgs, head of Film4.0 and Film4, Tamara Ralph, creative director of Ralph & Russo, and Charlotte Wakefield, musical theater artist.

Now in their eighth year, the awards aim to recognize the inspirational stars of tomorrow, all under 35, across diverse sectors. The awards ceremony took place on November 13 in London. The full list of winners is online here. 

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