Mihai Craioveanu · violin

Hailed by the prestigious magazine The Strad, as "stunning...brilliant", Mihai Craioveanu has concertized to great acclaim throughout the world. Pianist Radu Lupu and violinist Jamie Laredo, describe him as "very impressive" and a "superb violinist". "He performed sold out concerts in legendary concert halls, such as Carnegie Hall in New York City, Palau de la Musica in Barcelona, Atheneum Hall in Bucharest, and the televised "Hour of Power" program at the Crystal Cathedral in California. He also performed on the television program "Joy of Music" hosted by organist Diane Bish. The Washington Post describes Mihai Craioveanu’s playing as “...dramatic, nuanced and playful. His violin became his voice. Craioveanu ensured that it was the music, and not the musician, that came first."

His acclaimed performances at the Shanghai International Festival were broadcast on the Chinese television and worldwide on broadband. Mihai Craioveanu appeared at the renowned international music festivals of Edinburgh, Scotland, Banff, Canada, and Bodensee, Germany. He teaches violin, chamber music, and is head of the string area at Hope College.