Cristian Măcelaru (born 15 March 1980, Timișoara, Romania) is a Romanian conductor.
[2] Măcelaru further continued his music studies at Rice University, where he developed his interest in conducting.
He also took master classes in conducting with such mentors as David Zinman, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Oliver Knussen and Stefan Asbury, at the Tanglewood Music Festival and at the Aspen Music Festival.
In May 2018, the orchestra announced the appointment of Măcelaru as its next chief conductor, effective with the 2019-2020 season, with an initial contract of 3 years.
On the basis of these appearances, in November 2019, the ONF announced the appointment of Măcelaru as its next music director, effective 1 September 2021, with an initial contract of 4 years.
[14][15] In August 2023, Măcelaru led his first season as Artistic Director of the George Enescu Festival.
[1] Camille Saint-Saëns, Complete symphonies, Orchestre National de France.