Maria Biesu, Moldovan opera singer would have reached the age of 83 today.The soprano was born in Volintiri village, Ştefan Vodă district, in a simple family. The artist took a long time to persuade her parents that the stage is all for her.
Maria Biesu died in 2012 at the age of 76.
In 1967, the opera singer received the "The Best Cio-Cio-san" title. Thus, she was recognized worldwide and was invited to be a member of various juries.
Later, the artist evolved on the stage of Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, but also in Paris, Sydney, Tokyo, Warsaw, Helsinki, Tbilisi and St. Petersburg.