EDUCATION
Graduated from St. Petersburg 'Rimski-Korsakov' Conservatory (Prof. V. Stoller and Prof. A. Jansons).
Graduated from Ekaterinburg 'Moussorgsky' State Conservatory (Prof. M. Paverman).
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
1981 onwards, has been undertaken the role of Moldovia National Opera's Chief Orchestra Conductor and Artistic Director.
Continued his career at St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Bucharets National Radio Orchestra.
Organized tours to England, Ireland, Spain, Porugal, Italy, Japan, Iceland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Russia.
Performed in more than 50 opera and ballet productions.
1990-2002, Worked as the Orchestra Conductor and General Music Director at İzmir State Opera and Ballet.
2002 onwards, he has been performing as the Orchestra Conductor and Director of Musical Affairs.
Continuing his career at Ankara, İstanbul, Mersin and İzmir State Opera and Ballet Directories alongside.
Performances and orchestras under his baton;
* Moscow, Bolshoi Theatre, Stanislavsky Opera
* Various orchestras in St. Petersburg, Russia and USSR.
* May 1988, realized successful performances with Romanian National Opera
* As of 1955 performed at Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival for numerous times.
* 1996, London; Verdi's 'Aida' at Royal Albert Hall.
* Has been invited to 'Robert Albert Hall' to perform in various productions by England, Ireland and Scotland.
AWARDS
1986, Tokyo; Medal at 'Cio-cio-san International Competition'
1990, Moldova; Governmental Incentive
1996, Moldova Republic Medal
2001, Moscow; Golden Award at 'Irına Arkhipova Association' for his distinct success in the field of orchestra conducting.
REVIEWS
* 'Alexandru Samuil's original Puccini conduct is both mild and passionate along with his mellow mood in conducting the orchestra and its sounds.' (Geoffrey Norris - 'Daily Telegraph')
* 'It was a performance that had a huge musical coherence conducted perfectly in harmonious integrity and accurate Verdi style.' (Robert Beale - 'Manchester Evening News')
* Orchestra Conductor Alexandru Samuil knows very well how the piece should lead and to extract every single drop of emotion from the work. (Rodney Milnes - 'The Times')
