{"id":751,"date":"2025-12-04T19:41:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T19:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rlj.xni.mybluehost.me\/website_0758deff\/?page_id=751"},"modified":"2026-01-03T16:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T16:54:35","slug":"viata-artistica","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/victoriadonu.com\/en\/viata-artistica\/","title":{"rendered":"Artistic Life"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Moldovan Roots, The Voice of Today<\/h2>

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\n The Art That Raised Me <\/h3>\n \n \n
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My artistic journey began early, in Chi\u0219in\u0103u, at a time when expression through movement, music, and the stage felt natural to me. It was not a plan, but a path that formed organically - through curiosity, discipline, and great joy. All my experiences in Moldova laid the foundation of my artistic identity today - strong roots that have accompanied me through every stage of life.<\/p>

\ud83d\udccc Timeline of my artistic formation<\/strong>:<\/p>

1991<\/strong> - First steps in artistic gymnastics<\/strong>
At the age of 4, I had my first encounter with the stage. Gymnastics taught me discipline, physical expression, and the courage to grow - even though I later chose a different path.<\/p>

1994 - Early Musical Formation: Piano Studies and Choir Activity<\/strong>
At the music school nr.5 (currently named \"Eugen Doga\") I discovered the joy of music. The piano became my technical foundation, while singing in the choir as a soloist opened my voice and artistic sensitivity.<\/p>

1994 -<\/strong> Children\u2019s Choir of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre<\/strong>
One of the most formative periods of my life. I sang in various productions, learning rigor, stage presence, and how art can truly move people. I was an active member for more than 15 years.<\/p>

1995<\/strong> \u2013 Introduction to Folk Dance<\/strong>
This is where I found my roots. Folk dance became an essential part of my identity, and the years spent with the Miori\u021ba Ensemble, led by maestro Valentina Cocea, were among the richest - filled with international tours and competitions.<\/p>

2000<\/strong> \u2013 Rapsodia Youth Choir <\/strong>
A chapter that shaped me deeply. The Rapsodia Choir, conducted by maestro Natalia Baraban\u0219icova, took me to European festivals and helped me develop my voice and expressiveness. Here, I felt for the first time the power of a united artistic community.<\/p>

2008<\/strong> \u2013 The Birth of JJ Jazz<\/strong>
An exploration of acoustic jazz and interpretive freedom. With the band, I performed in concerts and took part in the National Selection for Eurovision in Moldova in 2010 - a moment that opened my horizons toward larger projects.<\/p>

2010<\/strong> \u2013 With heart in Moldova and my wings toward the Czech Republic<\/strong>
I left Moldova to pursue a scholarship at Charles University in Prague, marking an important transition into the next stage of my artistic journey.<\/p> <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n \n

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In 2010, I arrived in the Czech Republic to continue my studies at Charles University in Prague<\/strong>, without knowing at the time that this city would become a new artistic chapter in my life. Prague welcomed me with space for growth, new people, and opportunities that expanded my artistic identity. Here, I began to shape a path where tradition, music, and community naturally intertwined.<\/p>

\ud83d\udccc Timeline of my artistic activity in the Czech Republic<\/p>

2010 - Stepping into Academic Life at Charles University<\/strong>
A period of adaptation, during which I discovered that my longing for the stage and for artistic expression remained alive, even in a new city.<\/p>

2012 - Established the Folk Ensemble Kodrianka<\/strong>
Together with the Moldovan community in the Czech Republic, we founded Kodrianka \u2014 a project close to my heart, dedicated to preserving and representing our traditions and culture. For many years, we danced, organized events, and brought Moldovan folklore to stages across the Czech Republic, becoming an important part of the community\u2019s cultural image. To this day, Kodrianka remains one of the dearest chapters of my life.<\/p>

2012 - Desafinado, a Duo born in Prague<\/strong>
Together with Sicilian guitarist Davide Messana Schisano, we started an acoustic Duo - a project that grew organically for over a decade. We performed in large venues, intimate settings, and festivals \u2014 a space where my voice could explore freedom, subtlety, and closeness with the audience.<\/p>

2018 - International Choir of Prague<\/strong>
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In 2022, I released my first original single, Rise Again<\/strong>, un moment care a deschis un capitol complet nou pentru mine. A fost \u00eenceputul drumului meu ca artist\u0103 solo \u00een sensul adev\u0103rat - o perioad\u0103 \u00een care am \u00eenceput s\u0103-mi descop\u0103r vocea autentic\u0103, chemarea interioar\u0103 \u0219i direc\u021bia \u00een care arta mea vrea s\u0103 creasc\u0103. A fost un proces delicat, profund, plin de explor\u0103ri \u0219i revela\u021bii - un pas \u00eenspre mine \u00eens\u0103mi.<\/p>

In the years that followed, I continued to write, release music, and gain increasing clarity about who I am as an artist: a modern, global voice with strong Moldovan roots. In 2025, with the release of my first EP, Unfolding<\/strong>, I felt for the first time that my songs were no longer just musical projects, but stages of my own transformation.<\/p>

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2022 \u2013 Released \u201cRise Again\u201d<\/strong>
My first step into the world of original music. A declaration of rebirth and reconnection with my artistic identity. This is where my journey as a solo artist truly began.<\/p>

2023 - Artistic exploration<\/strong>
In nex years, I experimented with different styles, productions, and collaborations, allowing my voice to unfold at its own pace. It was a period of refinement, courage, and artistic self-discovery.<\/p>

2025 - Where Music Met Innovation: Winning Novartis' Internal Competition<\/strong>
Recognized in two categories out of three, it was an important moment of internal recognition. I was invited to the company\u2019s headquarters in Basel to perform and had the opportunity to take the stage alongside artists such as Mika and Nemo (the Eurovision winner of 2025) - a beautiful validation of my path.<\/p>

2025 - Release of the EP \u201cUnfolding\u201d<\/strong>
My first EP - a mature, cohesive project in which I placed emotions, stories, and vision. Unfolding represents exactly what I am living: an opening, an evolution, an identity taking shape.<\/p>

What's next - New collaborations and international projects<\/strong>
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