Media highlights on Cristian Măcelaru conducting ONF at the George Enescu Festival

Cristian Măcelaru with the Orchestre National de France during a performance at the George Enescu Festival in Romania on September 14, 2021 (Photo credit: Alex Damian / Enescu Festival)

On September 14, the media has highlighted Cristian Măcelaru’s conducting of the Orchestre National de France at the George Enescu Festival held in Romania from August 28 to September 26, 2021.

Jurnalul: “The National Orchestra of France is both a well-established authority and a dynamic force in the interpretation of French music. Her international tours have made her an emblem of French culture around the world, while her presence throughout France, strengthened by vibrant educational programs, has strengthened her relationship with the public nationwide, gaining in a short time an enviable reputation. Currently in his second season as Principal Conductor of the West German Radio Symphony Orchestra, Cristian Măcelaru is one of the rising stars of the conducting world.”

Diacaf: “President Klaus Iohannis stated on Tuesday evening that the George Enescu International Festival ‘is a celebration of music and a joy of reunion with the most prestigious orchestras and conductors famous. Tonight, the conductor @CristiMacelaru and the National Orchestra of France paid a vibrant homage to George Enescu's work’, Klaus Iohannis wrote on Twitter on Tuesday evening.”

Agerpres: “Cristian Măcelaru briefly presented his initiative during a meeting he had on Tuesday with President Klaus Iohannis, after the concert held at the Palace Hall with the National Orchestra of France, the head of state congratulating him ‘for his exceptional performance‘ shows in the statement. The conductor Cristian Măcelaru will record the entire Enescu works with Deutsche Grammophon, a project estimated to last 10 years.”