During April 27-28, the municipality of Cahul was the host of a special edition of the "Nicolae Știuca" International Instrumental Competition. The event, organized by the Cahul Municipal Philharmonic in collaboration with the Cahul City Hall and the Music School, M. Cebotari", gathered participants from the country and abroad, highlighting the scope and value of this annual competition.

The record number of participants, a significant increase over previous years, highlighted the growing interest in the field of instrumental performance among young people between the ages of 5 and 25. Over two days full of excitement and talent, the 250 contestants competed for the prizes up for grabs and had the opportunity to demonstrate their musical skills in front of a prestigious jury.

The event enjoyed the participation of outstanding personalities from the music world, together with experienced teachers and musicologists, who provided feedback and evaluation to the competitors. Among them were notable names such as Aurelian Dănilă, Svetlana Bivol, Constantin Rusnac and others, bringing prestige and authenticity to the contest.

The jubilee edition also brought to the fore the award given by the mayor of Cahul, Nicolae Dandiș, who recognized and rewarded the musical excellence of a young talent, the violinist Bunea Ioana, a student of the ,,C. Porumbescu'' from Chisinau. This gesture comes to emphasize the importance and support given to talented young people in the field of classical music.

The "Nicolae Știuca" competition not only discovers and promotes young talents in classical music, but also marks a constant evolution, including for the first time a special compartment dedicated to orchestral accompaniment for the finalists. Thus, the contest becomes a catalyst for increasing the quality and complexity of artistic interpretations.

The laureates and finalists of this edition once again demonstrate the wealth of talent and passion for classical music, continuing to honor the memory of teacher and conductor Nicolae Știuca, a devoted promoter of young musical talents.

Laureates and finalists of the "Nicolae Știuca" contest with the 1st Prize:

Piano:
Burdujan Maria
Baciu Stephany
Movilă Marc
Condrea Nicoleta

Violin :
Tofan Matei
Radu Nicoleta
Bunea Ioana
Pleșca Petra

Tambal:
Boros Petru Yustin

Accordion:
Boroș Paul Yannis
Gaiu Corneliu
Candja Alexandr

Wind instruments:
Vadim Zubac - Nai
Dumitru Odobescu - Trumpet
Calugher Dan - Nai

Interpretation with the symphony orchestra:
Pleșca Petra - violin
Cibotari Polina - violin
Gaiu Corneliu - Accordion

This edition of the "Nicolae Știuca" contest marks a reference point in the evolution and support given to classical music and the young generation of artists, reflecting the dedication and passion for the beauty of music in a framework of excellence and professionalism.

Photo by Bondareva Caterina