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Primo Artists Founder Charlotte Lee says: “It is a tremendous honor to have worked with Cristian Măcelaru from the outset of his career – first signing him at IMG Artists in 2011, then having him come with me as part of Primo Artists’ 2015 founding roster. He has been with us in every chapter, including the launches of Primo’s PR and Social Media divisions, and watching his trajectory unfold has been remarkable. To now take on his worldwide General Management is a huge moment for us. With our new London office and a truly global team, we are poised to support Cristi on every front of his world-class career.”
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) unveiled its 2025–26 season, the first under the leadership of new Music Director Cristian Măcelaru. This season introduces an ambitious programming vision that balances timeless orchestral works with contemporary voices, reflecting a deep commitment to both the CSO’s history and the vibrancy of present-day cultural
narratives. Drawing inspiration from both the past and future, the season includes an array of iconic works by George Gershwin, Igor Stravinsky and Margaret Bonds alongside new commissions by composers Daníel Bjarnason and Lisa Bielawa and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Rita Dove, spotlighting music and art of our time.
The Orchestre National de France, conducted by its musical director Cristian Măcelaru, the Maîtrise and the Choir of Radio France contributed to the prestige of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. More than 200 musicians from Radio France formations accompanied the route of the river parade followed by the whole world.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has appointed conductor Cristian Mӑcelaru as the 14th Music Director in the Orchestra’s 129-year history, succeeding Louis Langrée. Mӑcelaru will begin his five-year term as Music Director in the 2024-25 season, serving as Music Director Designate in the first year of his term.
“In addition to his exceptional artistry, collaborative spirit and strong leadership of orchestras around the world, including in the United States, Cristian understands and embraces the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s vision to become the most relevant orchestra in America” said CSO Board Chair Dianne Rosenberg.
Cristian Măcelaru, the Artistic Director of the “George Enescu” Festival, expressed his satisfaction that the events offered superb music not only to the Romanian audience but also to audiences worldwide. He emphasized that Enescu’s presence was deeply felt throughout the festival, both in the music performed and the atmosphere.
UPCOMING EVENTS
DEC
18
• RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 3
Soprano: Marina Rebeka
Tenor: Pavel Petrov
Bass: Alexander Roslavets
Chorus: Chœur de Radio France
JAN
10,11
• DANÍEL BJARNASON: I Want to Be Alive – Trilogy for Orchestra (Co-Commission)
Piano: Daniil Trifonov
JAN
16,17
• BARBER: Adagio for Strings with poetry commissioned by the CSO
• WYNTON MARSALIS: Blues Symphony – Select Movements
Narrator & Bass: Morris Robinson
Poet: Rita Dove
JAN
23,24
• TCHAIKOVSKY: Rococo Variations
• MAHLER: Symphony No. 5
Cello: Kian Soltani
VIDEOS FEED
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Orchestre National de France
Paris | Friday, 26.11.2021 |
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Gabriel Fauré – “Dolly” Suite op. 56 (orchestration Henri Rabaud)
Camille Saint-Saëns – Cello Concerto n° 2
Camille Saint-Saëns – Cello Concerto n° 1
Alexander Scriabin – The Poem of Ecstasy
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WDR Sinfonieorchester
Köln | Friday, 05.11.2021 |
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José Maria Blumenschein, concertmaster
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Orchestre National de France
Paris | Thursday, 20.05.2021 |
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An evening from the Paris Philharmonie with the French National Orchestra conducted by Cristian Măcelaru . On the programme: Symphony in D minor composed by César Franck. Excerpt from the concert recorded on May 20, 2021 at the Philharmonie de Paris.
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Romanian Chamber Orchestra
Documentary movie | Saturday, 25.04.2020 |
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“Music is and will remain the most direct way to communicate the essence of our emotions.” – Cristian Măcelaru, Conductor of the Romanian Chamber Orchestra
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WDR Sinfonieorchester
Köln | Saturday, 12.10.2019 |
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WDR Sinfonieorchester
Köln | Friday, 06.09.2019 |
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WDR Sinfonieorchester
Köln | Tuesday, 03.09.2019 |
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“Music, dance, paintings – these all have been at the core of human development” – said Cristian Macelaru about Dvořák’s “Te Deum”. He describes the special spirit of Dvořák’s music in his work introduction and invites you to experience feelings together.
Köln | Tuesday, 14.05.2019 | WDR 3
Cristian Măcelaru wird mit Beginn der Spielzeit 2019/2020 der neue Chefdirigent des WDR Sinfonieorchesters. In Rumänien geboren, hat er bisher überwiegend in den USA gearbeitet – mit sehr großem Erfolg. Er freut sich sehr auf die Zusammenarbeit mit dem WDR Sinfonieorchester und auf seine Rückkehr nach Europa, “nach Hause”.
The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, America’s longest running festival of new orchestral music, celebrates its 57th season, July 28 – August 11, 2019, with a remarkable women-centric season, featuring a series of relevant and forward-looking commissioned works.
This is the Festival’s third season with Music Director and Conductor Cristian Măcelaru at the helm, and the esteemed conductor continues to push the leading edge at Cabrillo. This year the Festival presents four commissioned works—three world premieres, two US premieres, and eight West Coast premieres.
München, Philharmonie im Gasteig | Friday, 02.11.2018
