Dana Protopopescu

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Dana Protopopescu is a Romanian pianist settled in Belgium.

Protopopescu serves as the Queen Elisabeth Violin Competition's accompanist since 1989 and teaches at the Queen Elisabeth School of Music. She is also active as a chamber musician.

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