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Mihai Timofti

Mihai Timofti (19 September 1948 – 10 November 2023) was a Moldovan theatre and film director, actor, multi-instrumentalist musician, professor, screenwriter, writer and composer. Held an honorary title of "Master of Arts".

Mihai Timofti
Timofti in 2007
Timofti in 2007
Background information
Birth nameMihail Timofti
Born(1948-09-19)19 September 1948
Chișinău, Moldovan SSR, Soviet Union
Died10 November 2023(2023-11-10) (aged 75)
Chișinău, Moldova
GenresOpera, operetta, musical, drama, film
Occupation(s)Director, actor, musician, professor
Instrument(s)Clarinet, piano, flute, piccolo, trumpet, saxophone
Years active1965–2023
Websitewww.METimofti.com

Biography

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In 1965 he started his activity in the popular theatre "Contemporanul" (Art Director was the playwright Mr G.Timofte), where he appeared for the first time on the stage performing the leading part in the comedy of Mr G. Timofte "The Dreams and Troubles".

In 1967, he graduated from the E. Coca Musical School (now it is the Ch. Porumbescu Lyceum), the clarinet class and piano. At the Moscow Festival of the Popular Theatres in 1967 Mihai Timofti was awarded two gold medals for the leading part in the comedy "The Dreams and Troubles" and for the music written to this play.

In 1971, he graduated from the G. Musicescu State Conservatoire (the faculty of Director of Drama).

From 1971 to 1981, he worked at the Moldova Film Studio. He turned out about 40 documentary and short musical films.

In 1985, he took an external degree of the N. Rimsky – Korsakov Leningrad (St. Petersburg) State Conservatoire, the faculty of Director of Opera.

From 1993, Timofti was a citizen of Romania.

He died in Chișinău on 10 November 2023, at the age of 75.[1]

Death

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  • On 26.10.2023, Maestro Mihail Timofti was hospitalized at Lechsanupr Hospital located at str. Drumul Viilor 34, Chișinău, in the urology department due to kidney failure.
  • On 1.11.2023 (18:35), in a severe (pre-coma) condition, Maestro Timofti was transferred to the Republican Hospital (IMSP SCR "Timofei Moshneaga"), where on 3.11.2023 he underwent surgery to unblock his kidneys, but the operation was halted due to diffuse bleeding. Maestro M. Timofti fell into a deep coma (coma 3) until 10.11.2023. At 12:20, Maestro Mihail Timofti passed away.

Cause of death (The statement is official and based on the document "Medical Certificate of Death - M. Timofti."):
I. a) Toxic-septic shock; b) Mixed sepsis: urogenic, pulmonary; c) Left-sided pyonephrosis
II. Urolithiasis, stones in both kidneys.

  • On November 13, 2023, the Maestro was buried at the Saint Lazarus cemetery in Chișinău - Section: 282 | Row: 39 | Place: 1a left.

Awards

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In 2007, M. Timofti was awarded the honorary title of "Master of Arts".[2] On 25 March 2019, he was awarded the "Eugene Ureche" Award at the UNITEM 2019 Prize Gala, 18th Edition.[3]

Repertory

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Director (performances)

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(From 1971 to 1981: Mihai Timofti turned out about 40 documentary and short musical films.)

Actor

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Scenarist

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  • The Musical "Fantasy of Christmas"
  • The Operetta Evening – "The Ball – Surprise"
  • Theatrical Concert “Dor de Eminescu” (English: Longing for Eminescu)

Composer

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  • The Musical "The Dreams and Troubles"

Selected performances

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Orenburg Theatre of Musical Comedy (Director, 1984–1985)

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Saransk Musical Theatre (Head Director, 1986–1988)

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  • "The king of Waltz" by J. Strauss
  • The Comic Opera "Dorothea" by T. Hrennikov
  • "Donna Lucia" by O. Feltsman

Tomsk Musical Theatre (Director, 1989–1990)

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  • "The Treasure of Captain Flint" by B. Saveliev
  • "Dorothea" by T. Hrennikov

National Theatre of Opera and Ballet "Maria Bieşu" (Director and actor, 1990–2014)

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  • 1990 – "An Ugly Duckling” children’s opera by I. Kovach
  • 1991 – The Operetta Evening – “ The Ball – Surprise ” (the scenario written by Mihai Timofti)
    • The Operetta "The Story of the Lead Soldier" by D. Capoianu (National Opera and Ballet "Oleg Danovski", Constanta, Romania)
  • 1992 – The Operetta “Mademoiselle Nitouche” by F. Hervé (The Musical Theatre, Galats, Romania)
  • 1993 – The Opera “Lucia di Lammermoor” by Donizetti, The children’s opera “Peter Pan”
  • 1996 – The Musical “ Fantasy of Christmas ” (the scenario written by Mihai Timofti)
  • 1997 – The Opera “Carmen” by G. Bizet
  • 2005 – The Opera “Aida” by G. Verdi
  • 2006 – The Operetta “Die Fledermaus” by J. Strauss (English Version) (Director and the role of Frosch: Mihai Timofti)[4]
  • 2012 – Theatrical Concert “Dor de Eminescu” (English: Longing for Eminescu) (the scenario written by Mihai Timofti)
  • 2013 – The Operetta “Die Fledermaus” by J. Strauss (Romanian Version) (Director and the role of Frosch: Mihai Timofti)[6]
  • 2014 – "An Ugly Duckling” children’s opera by I. Kovach

Tours

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Russia, Spain, Ireland, Great Britain, Romania, Portugal, Germany, and Switzerland.

In Memory

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  • On June 18, 2024, in memory of Mihai Timofti, over 60 stickers were created for popular messaging apps Telegram[7] and Viber (three packs)[8][9][10], reflecting his creative legacy and cultural significance.
  • In October 2024, two works (portraits as works of art) titled "In Memory of Maestro M. Timofti" were created by the artist Yuri Brașoveanu. The portraits also feature two quotes by M. Timofti, commemorating his artistic contributions.[11] [12]
  • On November 7, 2024, Post of Moldova issued a prepaid postcard dedicated to Mihai Timofti’s memory. The postcard was issued by the central branch of Moldovan Post (MD-2012) with a print run of 200 copies, and its cost was 12 MDL. The postcard was also made available for sale in the philatelic shop.[13] [14] [15]
  • On November 10, 2024, a Romanian-language song was released in honor of Mihai Timofti (Timofte). This composition serves as a musical tribute to the esteemed maestro, celebrating his significant contributions to culture and the arts.[16] [17]
  • On November 14, 2024, another song was released, a Russian-language version. It features the original Romanian lyrics translated into Russian, with a distinct melody and a more energetic tempo. This musical interpretation symbolizes Mihai Timofti’s vibrant character — a person full of energy and humor.[18] [19]

References

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  1. ^ "The director, actor, and musician Mihai Timofti has passed away". NOI. Retrieved 16 November 2023.(in Romanian) (in Russian)
  2. ^ "Mihai Timofti - Master of Arts". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  3. ^ Award presentation the "Eugene Ureche" Award at the UNITEM 2019 Prize Gala, 18th Edition(in Romanian)
  4. ^ Mihai Timofti - Frosch
  5. ^ Mihai Timofti - Njegus (in Russian)
  6. ^ Mihai Timofti - Frosch (Romanian version) (in Romanian)
  7. ^ Telegram Stickers - in memoriam M. Timofti
  8. ^ The first Viber stickers collection - in memoriam M. Timofti
  9. ^ The second Viber stickers collection - in memoriam M. Timofti
  10. ^ The third Viber stickers collection - in memoriam M. Timofti
  11. ^ First graphic work (portrait as a work of art) - in memoriam M. Timofti
  12. ^ Second graphic work (portrait as a work of art) - in memoriam M. Timofti
  13. ^ Official Facebook Page of M. Timofti (video) - Prepaid Postcard in memory of M. Timofti - Post of Moldova
  14. ^ YouTube Video - Prepaid Postcard in memoriam M. Timofti - Post of Moldova
  15. ^ SE ”Post of Moldova”. Philately. - Prepaid Postcard in memoriam M. Timofti
  16. ^ YouTube - Song in Memory of M. Timofti (Timofte) - Autumn came and autumn left(in Romanian)
  17. ^ On the official Facebook page of Maestro M. Timofti - Song in Memory of M. Timofti (Timofte) - Autumn came and autumn left(in Romanian)
  18. ^ YouTube - Song in Memory of M. Timofti - Autumn came and autumn left(in Russian)
  19. ^ On the official Facebook page of Maestro M. Timofti - Song in Memory of M. Timofti - Autumn came and autumn left(in Russian)
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