Marin Cazacu: Renowned Romanian cellist and music director

Marin Cazacu, a prominent Romanian cellist and the General Director of the George Enescu Philharmonic in Bucharest, is being recognized for his extensive career in classical music. A graduate of the National University of Music Bucharest and the Weimar Academy, Cazacu has won numerous international competitions in cities such as Geneva, Leipzig, and Bologna.

In addition to his solo career, which began in 1983, Cazacu has served as a professor at the National University of Music Bucharest since 1992. He founded the Cellissimo quartet in 1998 and leads the Violoncellissimo ensemble. He also recently served on the cello section jury for the 2026 George Enescu International Competition.

Reflecting on his journey, Cazacu noted that his dedication to the cello began at age ten, evolving from a passion into a lifelong profession defined by discipline and creative communication.