Ionel Manciu

Laureate of numerous National and International Competitions Ionel Manciu was born in Bender, Republic of Moldova. He made his official debut at the age of ten with the Moldovan National Chamber Orchestra performing Mozart’s Violin Concerto in G-major. Recent highlights include a concert at the Carnegie Hall as part of the Guildhall Artists in New York series, a performance of Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto Nr.1 at the Barbican Hall and a recital of all six Ysaÿe Solo Sonatas at the 1901 Arts Club, generously supported by the Hattori Foundation As part of the Mithras Piano Trio, he is the winner of the Trondheim International Chamber Music Competition and 67th Royal Over-Seas League Competition. As well as BBC3 New Generation Artist, Kirckman Music Society Young Artist, Countess of Munster Young Artist and YCAT Finalist. He plays on a Gagliano violin generously loaned by the Tompkins Tate Musical Instrument Trust.