Maria Bieșu

Maria Bieșu
Bieșu in 2005
Born(1935-08-03)August 3, 1935
DiedMay 16, 2012(2012-05-16) (aged 76)
CitizenshipMoldova
Soviet Union
EducationChișinău State Conservatory
Occupationoperatic soprano
Years active1962–2012

Maria Bieșu (3 August 1935 – 16 May 2012) was a Moldovan opera singer. Debuting in 1961, she eventually went on to become the lead vocalist of the Moldova National Opera Ballet. Her artistic excellence brought her international recognition and invitations to sing in other countries, like Japan and Italy, where she performed at the Milan Opera from 1965 to 1967.