Cornel Groza, conductor, Professor PhD, “Gheorghe Dima” National Academy of Music in Cluj-Napoca, conductor of the “Transilvania” State Philharmonic Choir in Cluj-Napoca;
Conductor Cornel Groza, President of the Jury, Principal Conductor of the Choir of the Transilvania State Philharmonic
In 1986, the Choir of the Transilvania State Philharmonic was taken over by Cornel Groza, a disciple of the master Dorin Pop. The developmental path established by his predecessors has been successfully continued by the current conductor, with the choir achieving, throughout these years, some of the most prestigious and acclaimed appearances on the international stage, being recognized as a world-class ensemble.
Cornel Groza (b. 1950) began his musical training at the Music High School in Cluj-Napoca. He then studied music pedagogy at the Academy of Music in our city. In 1970, he became a member of the Cappella Transylvanica chamber choir in Cluj, which, under the leadership of maestro Dorin Pop, became a distinguished choral “center.” This experience proved decisive in Cornel Groza’s choice to pursue a conducting career.
Through his excellent conducting technique, his comprehensive knowledge and mastery of choral singing, and his refined sense of sound, Cornel Groza brings a vital contribution to the continued success of the Choir of the Cluj-Napoca Philharmonic.