Mihai Craioveanu is Professor of Violin and Chair of the Strings Area in the Music Department at Hope College.

Hailed by the prestigious magazine The Strad, as "stunning...brilliant", Mihai Craioveanu has concertized to great acclaim throughout the world. Two renowned musicians of our time, pianist Radu Lupu and violinist Jamie Laredo, describe him as "very impressive" and a "superb violinist". Critics described his Carnegie Hall debut concert as "fresh and distinguished with a keen appreciation of proper style." Mihai Craioveanu 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 internationally televised "Hour of Power" program at the renowned Crystal Cathedral in California. He also performed on the prestigious television program "Joy of Music" hosted by the famed organist Diane Bish, program broadcast nationally in the United States and worldwide.

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 .
Mihai Craioveanu appeared at renowned international music festivals such as Edinburgh (Scotland), Banff (Canada), and Bodensee (Germany). His performances have been broadcast on major American television networks, as well as European and Australian television. He has been featured on the international radio stations Free Europe and Voice of America.

Craioveanu's interest in contemporary music lead to world-premiere performances of several works written for him by American composers. His first compact disc recording of violin masterpieces titled Introducing Violinist Mihai Craioveanu, was presented to the public during his highly acclaimed concert tour of Spain. The disc is featured on various radio stations around the globe, and is distributed worldwide at amazon.com

Much in demand as an artist teacher, Mihai Craioveanu has given guest concerts and master classes at major music schools including Northwestern University, Interlochen Arts Academy, University of Illinois, The American String Workshop, University of Nevada, University of Iowa, the Ohio State University, Bucharest National University of Music and the International Summer Master Classes at the University of Transilvania, in Romania. In addition, he was invited to present lectures, concerts, master classes and judge competitions at regional and national conferences of the American String Teacher Association, and Music Teacher National Association.

Mihai Craioveanu was educated at the University of Music in Bucharest, and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, where he studied on a British Council scholarship and was a winner of the coveted international Concert Recital Diploma. Craioveanu was also awarded scholarships to study at the International Summer Music Institute at the Franz Liszt Conservatory in Weimar, Germany, and the International Youth Music Festival in Brussels, Belgium.

Contact Info:
Mihai Craioveanu
Music Department, Hope College
Nykerk 134
Email: craioveanu@hope.edu
Website: www.hope.edu/craioveanu