A new chapter begins with Cristian Măcelaru as the 14th Music Director of the CSO.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO), the oldest and first orchestra in Ohio, has appointed conductor Cristian Mӑcelaru as the 14th Music Director, 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.
“Măcelaru and the orchestra were wonderful partners, and the conductor was attentive to the unique orchestral colors…”
“Listeners were rapt and rose cheering at its conclusion.”
—Janelle Gelfand, Cincinnati Business Courier, February 3, 2024
From the review of the CSO’s Shostakovich: 1905 concert with cellist Kian Soltani
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Grammy Award-winning conductor Cristian Măcelaru holds the titles of Music Director of the Orchestre national de France, Chief Conductor of the WDR Sinfonieorchester, Artistic Director of the George Enescu Festival and Competition, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Interlochen Center for the Arts World Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Music Director and Conductor of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Names Cristian Mӑcelaru as Next Music Director.