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Cristian Măcelaru, Decorated Maestro, to Lead Cincinnati Symphony
Javier C. Hernández, The New York Times
April 24, 2024
"The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, which has a history of attracting top conductors, including Fritz Reiner and Leopold Stokowski, announced on Wednesday that its next music director would be Cristian Măcelaru, a Romanian-born maestro who has helped champion music education."
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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra names its 14th music director
Janelle Gelfand, Cincinnati Business Courier
April 24, 2024
"He was attracted to the job partly because leading an orchestra that is a vibrant part of the community was important to him. 'Of course, the artistic product is at the forefront of what we do,' he said. 'But the institution is really a catalyst for unity in the community. It's so challenging but wonderful and, at the same time, exciting to be able to be part of an institution like the Cincinnati Symphony that has historically transformed the city of Cincinnati, especially in more recent years. I think it's a wonderful opportunity for me to be able to be involved in this community, to experience the vibrant arts scene that everyone talks about when they talk about Cincinnati.'”
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Cristian Măcelaru to become music director of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 2025-26
The Associated Press
April 24, 2024
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Romanian conductor Cristian Măcelaru named music director of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Simona Fodor, Romania Insider
April 25, 2024
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Cristian Măcelaru est le prochain directeur musical de l’Orchestre de Cincinnati
Roxane Borde, Díapason
April 25, 2024
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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Appoints Next Music Director
The Violin Channel
April 25, 2024
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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Announces Cristian Măcelaru as its New Music Director
Anne Arenstein, CityBeat
April 24, 2024
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CSO selects Mӑcelaru as next music director
Casey Weldon, Movers & Makers Cincinnati
April 24, 2024
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Cristian Măcelaru named music director of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Amanda Sewell, Interlochen Public Radio
April 24, 2024
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The wait is over: CSO announces who will replace Louis Langrée as music director
David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer
April 24, 2024
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