Evanghelina Ciobanu

About

A life in music

Dr. Evanghelina Ciobanu is a Moldovan-born cellist known for her rich tone, thoughtful interpretation, and commanding stage presence. An accomplished soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player, she has performed across Europe, the United States, and South Korea. Her career spans notable orchestral appointments—including principal roles with the National Symphony Orchestra “Tele-radio Moldova” and the Wonderful Youth Orchestra—as well as appearances with the South Florida Symphony Orchestra and the Chamber Orchestra of the International Center for Music.

Evanghelina holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Cello Performance from the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, where she studied under Alan Stepansky. She previously completed her master’s degree at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) under Ilya Finkelshteyn and her bachelor’s degree at Park University’s International Center for Music under Daniel Veis. Over her career, she has garnered accolades at international competitions, prestigious festival fellowships—including the Sitka International Cello Seminar and the Castleman Quartet Program—and civic honors such as Peabody’s Georgie Award.

Deeply dedicated to education and community engagement, Evanghelina has served on the faculties and educational programs of the Peabody Institute, Baltimore School for the Arts, BSO OrchKids, Cincinnati School of Music, and KC Music Academy. Her teaching focuses on building healthy technique, expressive musicality, and a lifelong devotion to the instrument.

Now based in Salt Lake City, she is available for solo recitals, chamber collaborations, private events, and cello instruction both in person and online.

Philosophy

Teaching Approach

Fostering musical expression, healthy mechanics, and artistic confidence.

Eva cultivates an encouraging, student-centered studio where aspiring cellists feel empowered to develop both technical mastery and their distinct artistic voice. Recognizing that no single pedagogical method suits every learner, she tailors instruction to each student’s strengths, instincts, and musical goals. Her curriculum balances foundational technical work in tone production, intonation, and healthy body mechanics with expressive interpretation, guiding students to become confident, versatile musicians who take genuine joy in their craft.

Informed by her doctoral studies at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University and extensive collaborations with world-class artists, Eva brings an expansive and inclusive perspective to the studio. She pairs the cornerstone classical cello repertoire with overlooked works and underrepresented composers, broadening her students’ cultural horizons and inspiring thoughtful, curious musicianship.