Dragos Filip
Cello
Originally from Bucharest, Romania, and trained in the renowned Eastern European tradition, Dragos Filip is a highly sought after world-class cellist with high profile performances alongside Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Botti, and Kristin Chenoweth. His career has taken him across the southern US and Eastern Europe, and an upcoming Japan tour will add yet another region to his emerging presence around the world.
How long have you been studying music? Playing professionally?
I started studying music when I was 8 years old. Playing professionally since senior year in high school, 2004.
Which ensembles/orchestras, past or present, have you been a part of? What is/was your position?
Acadiana Symphony (Principal), Baton Rouge Symphony (principal), Mobile Symphony (section), LPO (section).
What are some of your high-profile achievements in the music world? What are you most proud of? What’s your favorite?
I’ve played concerts with YO YO MA, Chris Botti, Kristin Chenoweth, I’ve recorded music with Marc Broussard, Lauren Daigle. My fav would be the performance with Yo Yo.
What is your educational background?
Masters In Music Performance
What is your recording background?
I have played on a few titles such as The Champion, Dog Man “Dick Russel Story”
Which styles of music are you most proficient/enjoy playing?
Baroque, Classical, Movie scores and Traditional Folk music from Eastern Europe and Balkans
What excites you about Louisiana Scoring?
Being able to do top notch work in a top notch space, with a top notch team close to home.
Does Louisiana Scoring benefit you in your musical journey?
No doubt. It takes down the boundaries and connects me to composers and projects from across the world, right there in Lafayette Louisiana.
