Alexander Balanescu

is a violinist and a composer, one of the most visionary of our time. He received his training in Bucharest, Jerusalem, London and New York. In 1979 he became director of the Michael Nyman Ensemble and has accompanied its tours for 15 years. In 1987 he founded the Balanescu Quartet, which has won great acclaim with its performances in many European and U.S. festivals.