A dynamic and acclaimed conductor who is celebrated for his artistry and commitment to musical exploration. He serves as Principal Conductor of George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra in Bucharest and as Artistic Director of Musica Ricercata, a period instrument ensemble and festival dedicated to historically informed performances.
Renowned for his versatility, Bebeșelea enjoys a flourishing international career, collaborating with esteemed ensembles such as the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, Orchestre Philharmonique de Marseille, Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, Barcelona Symphony Orchestra, Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia, Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, Tonkünstler Orchestra, and Prague Philharmonia.
The 2024/25 season highlights include Bebeșelea’s debut with the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, a tour with the Tonkünstler Orchestra, performances with Romanian Chamber Orchestra at Choriner Musiksommer and Concertgebouw Amsterdam.
Bebeşelea jest również wybitnym dyrygentem operowym. W 2011 roku przeszedł do historii jako najmłodszy główny dyrygent rumuńskiej Opery Narodowej w Jassach. W 2015 roku objął to samo stanowisko w Rumuńskiej Operze Narodowej w Klużu-Napoce. W latach 2016–2023 był głównym dyrygentem Transylwańskiej Państwowej Orkiestry Filharmonii w Klużu-Napoce.
Bebeșelea is also a dedicated scholar and advocate for uncovering neglected musical gems. In 2017, he founded Musica Ricercata to bring these works to light, showcasing music from Baroque to modern era. His passion for rediscovery is evident in his collaboration with the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, where he recorded George Enescu’s rediscovered oratorio Strigoii (The Ghosts) and the Pastorale – Fantaisie pour petite orchestre, a work he curated himself.
Urodzony w 1987 roku Bebeșelea pobierał nauki u takich osobistości świata muzyki, jak Bernard Haitink podczas Festiwalu w Lucernie i Kurt Masur w ramach Aurora Classical Festival. W 2011 roku został przyjęty na prestiżowy staż w Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam, gdzie asystował przy próbach prowadzonych przez czołowych dyrygentów świata.
His talent has been recognized with numerous accolades, including winning the “Lovro von Matačić” Conducting Competition (2015) and the “Jeunesses Musicales” Conducting Competition (2011). Bebeșelea completed postgraduate studies under Prof. Mark Stringer at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and earned his PhD with “summa cum laude” honours from the National University of Music Bucharest in 2018.