The "Heirs of Musical Romania" project is one of the most relevant programs for the promotion and support of young musicians. It is a joint initiative by Radio România Muzical and Rotary Club Pipera, launched in 2018, with two main directions: recitals and concerts featuring young musicians who are already internationally recognized, performed in prestigious venues in Bucharest and across the country; and a scholarship competition worth 4,500 euros, open to musicians aged between 16 and 24.

In 2025, for the sixth edition of the "Heirs of Musical Romania" competition, 13 young musicians applied. The jury that evaluated the applications consisted of leading figures in Romanian musical life: Cristina Comandașu - Manager of Radio România Muzical and the project's initiator, Kovacs Emöke - Manager of the "Dinu Lipatti" Philharmonic in Satu Mare, Silvia Sbârciu - Manager of the "Transylvania" Philharmonic in Cluj-Napoca, Liliana Staicu - Director of the Projects and Events Center at Radio România, Ivona Stănculeasa - Manager of the "Oltenia" Philharmonic in Craiova, Sebastian Tegzeșiu - Manager of the Philharmonic in Brașov, Dan Popescu - Delegated member from Rotary Club Pipera.

In 2025, the 4,500-euro scholarship will be awarded to cellist Sofia Blându, who, as part of the scholarship, will perform a recital in Bucharest organized by Radio România Muzical.

As part of the scholarship, Sofia Blându will also embark on a recital tour during the 2025-2026 season at the philharmonics in Brașov, Satu Mare, and Craiova, and in the 2026-2027 season, she will perform a concert with the Transylvania Philharmonic Orchestra in Cluj.

Pianist George Țăranu, recognized in the competition, will also benefit from professional opportunities offered by jury members, including recitals at the philharmonics in Satu Mare and Craiova.

Guitarist Iulia Lică will also receive professional engagements with recitals at the philharmonics in Craiova and Brașov.

Sofia Blându (22 years old) began studying the cello in her hometown, Iași, and continued in Bucharest at the Dinu Lipatti Music College and the National University of Music Bucharest. She is currently a student at the prestigious Universität der Künste Berlin. She was a SoNoRo Interferente scholarship recipient for five consecutive years, and her studies in Berlin are supported by scholarships from the Paul Hindemith Gesellschaft Berlin, Deutschlandstipendium, and the Yehudi Menuhin Foundation. She has been a member of the Romanian Youth Orchestra and the Violoncelissimo ensemble; as a soloist, she has performed in Romania, Germany, Bulgaria, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. In April 2025, she won the audition for an academist position at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Recently, she has been given the use of an 18th-century Guadagnini cello by the Universität der Künste Berlin.

George Țăranu (18 years old) is currently in the 11th grade at the "Victor Brauner" Arts High School in Piatra Neamț. He has won multiple significant national competitions, leading to recital and concert opportunities, including a recent performance with the "Serghei Lunchievici" Philharmonic in Chișinău. He has taken part in important projects such as "Concerts on the Siret" (2022-2024), organized by pianist Raluca Știrbăț, with whom he has trained in masterclasses at the Enescu House in Mihăileni.

Iulia Lică(22 years old) graduated from the Conservatory of Gijón (Spain) and is currently pursuing her master's at the Franz Liszt University of Music in Weimar, Germany. She is a laureate of several important international competitions held in Spain and Romania, including the "Transylvania" Guitar Competition in Cluj-Napoca. She has received a scholarship from the Guitarras Alhambra Foundation. In 2025, she is scheduled to appear in recitals in Madrid and Palma de Mallorca, among other locations.

Radio România Muzical and Rotary Club Pipera wish to thank all the musicians who participated in the selection for the "Heirs of Musical Romania" scholarship. The future of Romanian performance art lies in those who carry forward the tradition of excellence and professionalism.