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Cristian Măcelaru

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2 Romanian Rhapsodies, Op. 11: No. 1 in A MajorOrchestre National de France & Cristian Măcelaru

Listen to Pallet Town (From "Pokémon Red") [Arr. Skeet for Violin & Orchestra] by Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Cristian Măcelaru, Jonathan Ayling & Suzy Willison-Kawalec, see lyrics, music video & more!

Pallet Town (From "Pokémon Red") [Arr. Skeet for Violin & Orchestra]Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Cristian Măcelaru, Jonathan Ayling & Suzy Willison-Kawalec

Listen to Sadness & Sorrow (From "Naruto") [Arr. Rimmer for Violin & Orchestra] by Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru, see lyrics, music video & more!

Sadness & Sorrow (From "Naruto") [Arr. Rimmer for Violin & Orchestra]Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru

Listen to Main Theme (From "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom") [Arr. Skeet for Violin & Orchestra] by Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru, see lyrics, music video & more!

Main Theme (From "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom") [Arr. Skeet for Violin & Orchestra]Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru

Listen to I Remember My Name (From "Squid Game") [Arr. Langley for Violin & Orchestra] by Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Cristian Măcelaru & Jonathan Ayling, see lyrics, music video & more!

I Remember My Name (From "Squid Game") [Arr. Langley for Violin & Orchestra]Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Cristian Măcelaru & Jonathan Ayling

Listen to Serenade by Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru, see lyrics, music video & more!

SerenadeRay Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru

Listen to Cello Concerto "Three Continents": II. Aria by Jan Vogler, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Cristian Măcelaru, see lyrics, music video & more!

Cello Concerto "Three Continents": II. AriaJan Vogler, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Cristian Măcelaru

Listen to Romantic Flight (From "How to Train Your Dragon") [Arr. Herbert for Violin & Orchestra] by Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru, see lyrics, music video & more!

Romantic Flight (From "How to Train Your Dragon") [Arr. Herbert for Violin & Orchestra]Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru

Listen to Isabella's Lullaby (From "The Promised Neverland") [Arr. Rimmer for Violin & Orchestra] by Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Cristian Măcelaru & Suzy Willison-Kawalec, see lyrics, music video & more!

Isabella's Lullaby (From "The Promised Neverland") [Arr. Rimmer for Violin & Orchestra]Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Cristian Măcelaru & Suzy Willison-Kawalec

Listen to Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op. 102: II. Andante by Simon Trpčeski, Cristian Măcelaru & Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, see lyrics, music video & more!

Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op. 102: II. AndanteSimon Trpčeski, Cristian Măcelaru & Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra

Latest Release

Listen to Ravel: La valse - EP by Orchestre National de France & Cristian Măcelaru

ALBUMRavel: La valse - EPOrchestre National de France & Cristian Măcelaru

More albums from Cristian Măcelaru

Listen to Rachmaninov: Orchestral Works by Cristian Măcelaru & WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln

ALBUMRachmaninov: Orchestral WorksCristian Măcelaru & WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln

Listen to Player 1 by Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru

ALBUMPlayer 1Ray Chen, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru

Listen to Dvořák: Cello Concerto & Pieces by Benedict Kloeckner, Danae Dörken, Romanian Chamber Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru

ALBUMDvořák: Cello Concerto & PiecesBenedict Kloeckner, Danae Dörken, Romanian Chamber Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru

Listen to Enescu: Symphonies Nos. 1–3; 2 Romanian Rhapsodies by Orchestre National de France & Cristian Măcelaru

ALBUMEnescu: Symphonies Nos. 1–3; 2 Romanian RhapsodiesOrchestre National de France & Cristian Măcelaru

Listen to Brahms: Piano Concertos by Simon Trpčeski, Cristian Măcelaru & WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln

ALBUMBrahms: Piano ConcertosSimon Trpčeski, Cristian Măcelaru & WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln

Listen to Liza Lim: Annunciation Triptych by Emily Hindrichs, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Cristian Măcelaru

ALBUMLiza Lim: Annunciation TriptychEmily Hindrichs, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Cristian Măcelaru

Listen to Bartók: The Wooden Prince & Dance Suite by Cristian Măcelaru & WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln

ALBUMBartók: The Wooden Prince & Dance SuiteCristian Măcelaru & WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln

Listen to Dvořák: Legends Op. 59, Czech Suite Op. 39 by Cristian Măcelaru & WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln

ALBUMDvořák: Legends Op. 59, Czech Suite Op. 39Cristian Măcelaru & WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln

Listen to Recuerdos by Cristian Măcelaru, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Augustin Hadelich

ALBUMRecuerdosCristian Măcelaru, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Augustin Hadelich

Listen to Saint-Saëns: Complete Symphonies by Cristian Măcelaru & Orchestre National de France

ALBUMSaint-Saëns: Complete SymphoniesCristian Măcelaru & Orchestre National de France

Listen to Shostakovich: Piano Concertos & Piano Trio No. 2 by Simon Trpčeski, Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru

ALBUMShostakovich: Piano Concertos & Piano Trio No. 2Simon Trpčeski, Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra & Cristian Măcelaru

Listen to Blues Symphony by The Philadelphia Orchestra, Cristian Măcelaru & Wynton Marsalis

ALBUMBlues SymphonyThe Philadelphia Orchestra, Cristian Măcelaru & Wynton Marsalis

Listen to Three Continents (Cello Concerto) by Jan Vogler, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Cristian Măcelaru

ALBUMThree Continents (Cello Concerto)Jan Vogler, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln & Cristian Măcelaru

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About Cristian Măcelaru

Hometown

Timișoara, Romania

Born

1980

Genre

Classical

The conducting career of Cristian Măcelaru is relatively young, for he did not even pick up a baton seriously until age 26. Măcelaru has rapidly established strong relationships with top orchestras in both the U.S. and Europe, and he was named chief conductor of the WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne in 2019. Măcelaru made his debut in 2010, leading the Houston Grand Opera in a performance of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. In 2018, Măcelaru led the Philadelphia Orchestra in a recording of Michael Torke's Unconquered, and the following year, he was heard once again with the Philadelphia Orchestra in a recording of Wynton Marsalis' new violin concerto, played by star Nicola Benedetti. In 2023, he led the Bavarian Radio Symphony and Chorus on the album 1923, and he also conducted the WDR Symphony Orchestra on an album of music by Bartók.