Cristian Măcelaru, newly appointed Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the World Youth Symphony Orchestra at Interlochen Center for the Arts, reflects on his own Interlochen experience as a young musician and why it's important to inspire the next generation. Măcelaru is Music Director Designate of the Orchestre National de France, Chief Conductor of the WDR Sinfonieorchester, and Music Director and Conductor of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music.
The internationally recognized home of the world’s most talented young classical musicians, the World Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) is the founding ensemble of Interlochen Arts Camp. Since 1928, top conductors and guest artists from around the world have joined WYSO to inspire young musicians to perform together at a level they’ve never experienced. Young WYSO musicians have played alongside leading professional artists Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, and Christine Brewer. To learn more about WYSO and the 2020 Interlochen Arts Camp season, visit camp.interlochen.org.
