Cristina Kiseleff Short BIO:
🏆 International Multi-Award Winning Violinist
🎻 Classically trained 🎥 YouTuber
📀 Recording Artist 🔥Showstopper
✈️🌍 I Travel the World for Concerts
🏆 International Multi-Award Winning Violinist
🎻 Classically trained 🎥 YouTuber
📀 Recording Artist 🔥Showstopper
✈️🌍 I Travel the World for Concerts
Winner of numerous international prizes, classically trained and with many years of stage experience (including concerts in famous concert-halls as Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Berlin Philharmonie), violinist Cristina Kiseleff recorded albums with various international projects, toured and performed extensively throughout Europe, South Africa and Zambia.
Redefining the perception of classical violin by reinterpreting and improvising on international favourite songs in an original manner, electric violinist Cristina Kiseleff’s fulminant show is one of the most innovative products of its kind in the music industry:
Romanian born and based in Bucharest, Cristina began studying the violin when she was almost 9 years old and had her first European tour as a soloist at the age of 10 in France.
A few months later, she participated in her first violin competition where she was awarded the 3rd prize, the only one granted on her age category.
Next years followed with winning over 20 prizes such as: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize and Special Prize in various national competitions but also with prizes won in International competitions: 2nd and 3rd prize in “San Bartolomeo al Mare” Italy and “Rovere d’Oro” Italy, also participating in Louis Spohr Competition (Germany) and finalist in Jeunesses Musicales International Violin Competition.
Along her years of musical activity, Cristina took part in the International music workshop “Flanders Ethno” (having Wim Claeys from Ambrozjin Band as one of the Project Leaders) and performed (with “Flanders Ethno”) in one of the biggest International Festivals in Europe -“Dranouter FolkFestival” in Belgium.
As well, she participated in the International music workshop “Ethno” with micro recital in “Falun Folkmusic Festival” in Sweden.
Cristina was also a member of Jeunesses Musicales World Orchestra, being one of the 50 musicians rigorously selected by the members of Berlin Philharmonic from applicants from all over the world to take part in Jeunesses Musicales World Orchestra concert sessions in the renowned Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Berlin Philharmonic, TV Production and tours in Europe in 2001 and 2002.
During her Music University years, studying under the guidance of reputed violinist prof. Gabriel Croitoru (who performs for many years on George Enescu's violin Guarneri del Gesù - 'The Cathedral' dated 1731, Cremona), Cristina participated in various radio shows on classical or jazz themes, in “Contemporary Music Festival” - Jazz Section led by Mircea Tiberian (a student of Maestro Johnny Rãducanu), “International Week of New Music” Bucharest and “Young Talents” with live Radio transmission.
For a year, Cristina was a member of Muntenia Philharmonic, also a national and international recording artist. Other collaborations include “El Tango” Band with Anca Parghel (jazz singer) and Ciprian Parghel (Bass player) and concerts in various components of duo, trio, quartet etc. in the genres of classical crossover & smooth jazz.
Cristina was the electric violinist in the blues band “Mike Godoroja &The Blue Spirits”, touring and recording for the band’s album, also filming a music video clip which aired on music channels.
After relocating to Cape Town, Cristina becomes a member of two South African well-established bands, recording with both bands albums which were released in 2008 and 2009.
Cristina has numerous performances both as a member in a band and as a soloist at different prestigious corporate and private events to this day both nationally and internationally in France, Spain, UK, Italy, Moldavia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and the African continent.
In 2012, Cristina was invited by Nicu Covaci (band leader) to perform alongside the legendary Romanian group PHOENIX at the celebration of 50 continuous years of musical activity. After that, many other concerts followed with PHOENIX on various Romanian stadiums and large venues.
In 2014 and 2015, Cristina performed in the very well-known competitions and TV Shows: "Romania's Got Talent" and "Eurovision" in the national semi-finals and finals.
During her musical career, Cristina had part of favorable media coverage, having many articles written about her musical activity, also releasing her single “I’m Alive, It’s My Time”, produced by South Africa’s leading composer Gabi Le Roux.
In 2017, alongside her brother Adrian Kiseleff - pianist and music producer, Cristina released new singles, original violin songs named Ophelia, Lyra and Polaris showcasing once more, both her virtuosity and musical vision. Also a well-known YouTuber and publishing her musical work on her official channel, Cristina is one of Romania's most sought-after concert electric violinist!
Cristina Kiseleff redefines the perception of classical violin, announcing a new era of entertainment!
Redefining the perception of classical violin by reinterpreting and improvising on international favourite songs in an original manner, electric violinist Cristina Kiseleff’s fulminant show is one of the most innovative products of its kind in the music industry:
Romanian born and based in Bucharest, Cristina began studying the violin when she was almost 9 years old and had her first European tour as a soloist at the age of 10 in France.
A few months later, she participated in her first violin competition where she was awarded the 3rd prize, the only one granted on her age category.
Next years followed with winning over 20 prizes such as: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize and Special Prize in various national competitions but also with prizes won in International competitions: 2nd and 3rd prize in “San Bartolomeo al Mare” Italy and “Rovere d’Oro” Italy, also participating in Louis Spohr Competition (Germany) and finalist in Jeunesses Musicales International Violin Competition.
Along her years of musical activity, Cristina took part in the International music workshop “Flanders Ethno” (having Wim Claeys from Ambrozjin Band as one of the Project Leaders) and performed (with “Flanders Ethno”) in one of the biggest International Festivals in Europe -“Dranouter FolkFestival” in Belgium.
As well, she participated in the International music workshop “Ethno” with micro recital in “Falun Folkmusic Festival” in Sweden.
Cristina was also a member of Jeunesses Musicales World Orchestra, being one of the 50 musicians rigorously selected by the members of Berlin Philharmonic from applicants from all over the world to take part in Jeunesses Musicales World Orchestra concert sessions in the renowned Concertgebouw Amsterdam and Berlin Philharmonic, TV Production and tours in Europe in 2001 and 2002.
During her Music University years, studying under the guidance of reputed violinist prof. Gabriel Croitoru (who performs for many years on George Enescu's violin Guarneri del Gesù - 'The Cathedral' dated 1731, Cremona), Cristina participated in various radio shows on classical or jazz themes, in “Contemporary Music Festival” - Jazz Section led by Mircea Tiberian (a student of Maestro Johnny Rãducanu), “International Week of New Music” Bucharest and “Young Talents” with live Radio transmission.
For a year, Cristina was a member of Muntenia Philharmonic, also a national and international recording artist. Other collaborations include “El Tango” Band with Anca Parghel (jazz singer) and Ciprian Parghel (Bass player) and concerts in various components of duo, trio, quartet etc. in the genres of classical crossover & smooth jazz.
Cristina was the electric violinist in the blues band “Mike Godoroja &The Blue Spirits”, touring and recording for the band’s album, also filming a music video clip which aired on music channels.
After relocating to Cape Town, Cristina becomes a member of two South African well-established bands, recording with both bands albums which were released in 2008 and 2009.
Cristina has numerous performances both as a member in a band and as a soloist at different prestigious corporate and private events to this day both nationally and internationally in France, Spain, UK, Italy, Moldavia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and the African continent.
In 2012, Cristina was invited by Nicu Covaci (band leader) to perform alongside the legendary Romanian group PHOENIX at the celebration of 50 continuous years of musical activity. After that, many other concerts followed with PHOENIX on various Romanian stadiums and large venues.
In 2014 and 2015, Cristina performed in the very well-known competitions and TV Shows: "Romania's Got Talent" and "Eurovision" in the national semi-finals and finals.
During her musical career, Cristina had part of favorable media coverage, having many articles written about her musical activity, also releasing her single “I’m Alive, It’s My Time”, produced by South Africa’s leading composer Gabi Le Roux.
In 2017, alongside her brother Adrian Kiseleff - pianist and music producer, Cristina released new singles, original violin songs named Ophelia, Lyra and Polaris showcasing once more, both her virtuosity and musical vision. Also a well-known YouTuber and publishing her musical work on her official channel, Cristina is one of Romania's most sought-after concert electric violinist!
Cristina Kiseleff redefines the perception of classical violin, announcing a new era of entertainment!