Ion Voicu

Ion Voicu (October 8, 1923 – February 24, 1997) was a Romanian violinist and conductor. He was considered one of Romania's most important violinists.

Voicu began studying the violin at the age of six with Professor Constantin Niculescu and later with George Enescu, who recognized his extraordinary talent. He made his debut as a soloist with the Bucharest Radio Orchestra at the age of thirteen.

He was the soloist with numerous prestigious orchestras around the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Concertgebouw Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He performed under the baton of renowned conductors such as Herbert von Karajan, Leopold Stokowski, and Sir John Barbirolli.

Voicu was known for his passionate and expressive playing style, as well as his impeccable technique. His repertoire included a wide range of works, from Bach and Mozart to Brahms and Tchaikovsky. He was particularly admired for his interpretations of Romanian folk music.

From 1982 to 1987, Voicu served as the conductor of the Bucharest Radio Orchestra. He also taught violin at the Bucharest National University of Music. He was awarded numerous prizes and honors throughout his career, including the title of "Artist of the People" in Romania.