Cernicova Ana

About

Ana Cernicova, a renowned soprano from the Republic of Moldova, born on June 24, 1991, in Chisinau, has been a soloist at the "Maria Bieșu" National Opera and Ballet Theatre since 2015, where she holds the title of Merited Artist. She graduated from the Academy of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts in Chisinau, obtaining her bachelor's and master's degrees in academic singing under the guidance of professors Vladimir Dragos and Mihai Munteanu, after having studied musicology at the "Ștefan Neaga" College of Music. Her repertoire includes memorable roles such as Adina in Gaetano Donizetti's "L'elisir d'amore," Gilda in Giuseppe Verdi's "Rigoletto," Liù in Giacomo Puccini's "Turandot" and Musetta in "La Bohème," Donna Anna in W.A. Mozart's "Don Giovanni," and Antonida in Mikhail Glinka's "A Life for the Tsar." Her artistic achievements are impressive, having won numerous national and international competitions in Europe and Asia, including being a semi-finalist at "Le Grand Prix de L’Opera" in Bucharest (2014) and a finalist at the "Francisco Viñas" competition in Barcelona (2016) and at the Grand Prix of the Bucharest Opera (2017). She represented Moldova as a finalist in the Eurovision 2014 national selection with her own song "Dragostea Divină" (Divine Love), inspired by personal experiences, and participated in gala concerts, festivals such as the international "Maria Bieșu" festival, and galas dedicated to composers like Giacomo Puccini. She was also named "Female Voice" and "Person of the Year 2022" at the VIP Magazin awards, demonstrating her versatility through forays into pop music and memorable stage collaborations. In her personal life, Ana Cernicova is a devoted mother, forming a unique duo with her daughter Amelia Uzun, who reached the finals of the TV show "Românii au Talent" in 2018, releasing the emotional duet "Mama," which captivated the general public. The artist emphasizes the importance of emotional and physical state in vocal performance, believing that the audience feels the authenticity conveyed from the stage, especially in the context of current financial challenges for opera in Moldova. With a career marked by passion and perseverance, Ana Cernicova continues to inspire with her talent, promoting the operatic genre in a society where interest in classical music remains alive thanks to the quality of interpretations.