Cristian Macelaru appointed assistant conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra, beginning in 2011-12 season

Cristian Macelaru has been appointed assistant conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra, beginning in the 2011-12 season. This appointment is for an initial two years and he will assume full responsibilities in the 2011-12 season, including conducting special non-subscription concerts, and covering concerts for Chief Conductor Charles Dutoit, Music Director Designate Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and many of the guest conductors. A native of Romania, Mr. Macelaru comes to the Orchestra from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, where he serves on the conducting staff.