Cristian Măcelaru, one of the most acclaimed conductors in the world and winner of a Grammy Award, will conduct the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, an extremely acclaimed one, almost 130 years old.
Cristian Măcelaru, a conductor with an exceptional career PHOTO Thomas Brill
Winner of numerous international awards, Cristian Măcelaru will be music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra from this fall, where, after a term as “designated music director” (2024 – 2025), he will have a four-year mandate. Cristian Măcelaru will replace the Frenchman Louis Langrée, who has held the position for the last 10 years.
With a history dating back to 1895, the Cincinnati orchestra is the oldest in the state of Ohio and the sixth oldest in the United States.
“The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has consistently upheld a well-proven standard of artistic excellence and innovation combined with a unique focus on the community it serves. The invitation to lead the superb musicians who make up this orchestra, building together an even stronger legacy, is only enhanced by the warmth and closeness of the community we have experienced in Cincinnati. With deep respect for my predecessors and commitment to the future of the Orchestra, I look forward to sharing the wonderful music we make with the Cincinnati community and the world.”Cristian Măcelaru wrote on his Facebook page.
“We are extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Cristian Măcelaru as the future music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. In addition to being an exceptional artist and having conducted first-rate orchestras around the world, including in the United States, Cristian understands and embraces the vision of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra to become the premier orchestra in America”said Dianne Rosenberg, Chair of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors.
Born in Romania, in Timișoara, Cristian Măcelaru proved an exceptional musical talent from childhood, playing in the church orchestra and participating in national and international violin competitions. From the age of 17 he settled in the United States of America, studying at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan and at the Universities of Miami and Rice, and in 2019 he obtained American citizenship.
Since September 2021, Cristian Măcelaru is the music director of the National Orchestra of France, one of the most important orchestras in the world, which he conducted for the first time almost six years ago, in Paris.
