Since his debut as a soloist with the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova at the age of 15, Grig has performed as a soloist with orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, the King's Chamber Orchestra, the National Chamber Orchestra, the National Philharmonic and the National Youth Orchestra of Moldova.
He has given recitals and chamber concerts across the UK, Russia, Europe, Central America and the Middle East and performed solo in halls including Cadogan Hall in London, Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Murmansk Philharmonic in Russia and Christ Church in the Old City of Jerusalem as well as solo performances to members of the Royal Family. Enthusiastic about humanitarian causes, Grig has been invited to perform in Israel and the West Bank as part of an initiative to bring reconciliation and dialogue to the region.
Besides performing as a violinist, Grig Cuciuc has appeared as a conductor with orchestras in the UK and Italy and regularly directs the Kings Chamber Orchestra. His less conventional music collaborations include recording and performing with Emmy nominated experimental composer Robert Logan and recording solo violin for award winning film director Alex Gibney.
Much in demand as an educator, Grig has given masterclasses in the UK, Europe and Central America and his particular interest in the neuropsychological aspects of musical learning and performance has enabled him to help aspiring musicians gain more expressive freedom through workshops, performance classes and individual coaching.
Grig is passionate about inspiring and mentoring the younger generation is currently the Artistic Director of the Specialist Music Programme at Brentwood School, an exciting initiative he co-founded with a talented team of educators aimed at providing the highest quality musical training for exeptionaly gifted young musicians. Previously, Grig taught at Junior Guildhall and Whitgift School, where he helped set up the Whitgift International Music Competition.
During his musical studies in London, Grig has been awarded the prestigious Dip RAM prize for an outstanding final recital at the Royal Academy of Music, where he completed his MA with distinction on full scholarship, having previously earned his Bachelor's degree with First Class Honours from the Royal College of Music. In his development, Grig has benefited from the Auer, Galamian, Ysaye and Yankelevich traditions learning from teachers such as Maciej Rakowski, Anne Shih, Clio Gould, Remus Azoitei, Taras Gabora and Tamara Kaftanat.
He is fluent in several European languages and plays on a fine Nicolo Gagliano violin made in Naples in 1780.
