Top conductor joins virtual camp

The international conductor Cristian Măcelaru has signed up for Interlochen’s virtual arts camp, held from June 28 to July 19.

Măcelaru is Chief Conductor of the WDR Sinfonieorchester, Music Director of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, and Music Director Designate of the Orchestre National de France.’Cristi has an uncanny ability to energize and inspire our emerging young musicians,’ said Trey Devey, President of Interlochen Center for the Arts. ‘We are grateful for his leadership and thrilled that he will join us for Interlochen Online this summer.’

‘Interlochen set me on the path to create a life in the arts,’ Măcelaru said. ‘It is a privilege to be able to help inspire the next generation of artists to follow their dreams and fulfill their potential, especially during this challenging time.’