“Mărțișor” Festival, 60th edition: Renowned local and international artists will perform in Chișinău
The jubilee edition of the International Music Festival "Mărțișor" will be held from March 1 to March 12 in Chișinău. This marks the 60th edition of the festival, which will feature over 20 events, including symphonic concerts, opera, ballet, chamber recitals, and special projects. This year's theme is "The joy of being together."
The festival will debut at the National Palace "Nicolae Sulac" with the musical-multimedia show "Maria Mirabela - The story continues." The event aims to unite generations and evoke emotions through the music of maestro Eugen Doga and the lyrics of poet Grigore Vieru.
During the festival, the "Nicolae Sulac" National Palace will host performances by various artists, including Lupii lui Calancea featuring the Osoianu Sisters, the National Orchestra of Folk Music "Lăutarii," the National Chamber Choir, the National Ballet JOC, the "Fluieraș" Folk Song and Dance Ensemble, Interethnica, Epic Simfonic, and others.
This year's edition of the "Mărțișor" International Music Festival will also feature renowned international artists. Trumpeter Andrei Kavalinski from Belgium, organist Michal Szostak, bandoneonist Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi from Italy, and the Baltic Guitar Quartet from Lithuania will entertain the audience in Chișinău.
The festival will end on March 12 with a concert by Select Cvartet Plus, featuring soloists Marian Gheras and Tatiana Costiuc at the Palace of the Republic.
The 60th edition of the renowned "Mărțișor" International Music Festival is organized by the "Serghei Lunchevici" National Philharmonic, the "Maria Biesu" National Opera and Ballet Theater, the JOC National Ballet, the Organ Hall, and Moldova-Concert.
The "Mărțișor" International Music Festival is one of the most significant and long-standing cultural events in the Republic of Moldova, symbolizing spring and artistic revival. The festival was inaugurated in 1966 and has been held annually in March ever since.
Traditionally, the cultural event begins on March 1, the day when Moldovans celebrate the arrival of spring through the tradition of "mărțișor." The name of the festival is no coincidence; it connects music with the symbols of spring, embodying the joy, color, and hope that this time of year brings.
Over the years, the festival has evolved from a local event to a prestigious international celebration. Each year, artists, orchestras, soloists, and ensembles from various countries are invited, including Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Georgia, Lithuania, Belarus, and others.
