Music School in Transylvania (Romania)
Roata Stelelor Valea Beicii

« Music is about emotion, not just virtuosity »
For Marcel Râmba, violin maestro whose musical skills and engagement as teacher are the very foundations of this school, music is about emotion, not just virtuosity. « The soul cannot be written down. So I try to teach them that. » Source: article on Scena9.ro.

Roata Stelelor Valea Beicii : where passion, tradition and talent come together



—it’s a vibrant cultural hub where passion, tradition, and talent come together. The school’s story began with a special meeting between Belgian violinist Nicolas Hauzeur and renowned Romanian musician Marcel Râmba. United by their love for authentic folk music, they envisioned and created a place where musicians could immerse themselves in the rich heritage of Romanian folklore, learning directly from master artists.
Their shared vision and deep love for traditional Romanian music gave birth to a place where musicians can fully immerse themselves in the richness of folklore, learning directly from master artists. Dedicated to preserving and passing on the timeless traditions of Romanian folk music, Roata Stelelor offers a unique learning experience. They named the school Roata Stelelor (The Wheel of Stars), symbolizing the students as stars constantly moving and shining.
Here, students of all ages immerse themselves in the enchanting world of traditional melodies, learning directly from a master of the craft. Through personalized lessons, workshops, and live performances, they refine their technique, develop their musical identity, and experience the true spirit of folklore.
At Roata Stelelor, music is not just taught—it is lived. The school fosters a deep connection between students and the soul of Romanian and gipsy culture, creating an environment where artistic expression flourishes.
International Easter seminar – 20th year edition in 2025
For 20 years already, Kopanica organises a week-long traditional music workshop at Easter, accommodating people from all over the world in the music school Roata Stelelor Valea Beicii in Beica de Jos.

Video-reportage ARDEAL TV – April 2023
Discover by yourself this fascinating music school and extra-ordinary Marcel Râmba. Watch here the 1:02:46 lasting reportage made by ARDEAL TV in April 2023.
Roata Stelelor Valea Beicii, the house of music at Beica de Jos in Transylvania.
This article sketches a well documented portrait of the project co-created by Kopanica in Roumania. You will find text, images and video-fragments in this very interesting and rich article.
Beica de Jos, un souvenir
Rapportage vidéo avec les impressions de Eva Koch après le séminaire en avril 2013


Photo by Lulu Starr 2021