Osoianu Elena
Main achievement
Performer. People's Artist of the Republic of Moldova
About
Elena Osoianu, born on May 7, 1958, in the village of Horești, Fălești district, is the eldest of five sisters who have become living symbols of Moldovan folklore. Her artistic training began during her school years, with studies at the local Music School, followed by solid academic training at the Bălți College of Music (1975-1979) where she specialized in accordion, and then at the Institute of Arts (1980-1984). Since 1980, Elena and her sisters have been members of the renowned folk ensemble "Tălăncuța," led by Andrei Tamazlâcaru, a group that has marked over three decades of tireless promotion of traditional Moldovan folklore. Elena Osoianu's artistic career has been marked by numerous achievements and prestigious collaborations. Alongside her sisters, she has released several albums and audio cassettes that included traditional Easter songs, carols, and ballads, among which "Pentru Tine, Doamne" and "Strigat-am către Tine" (1997) stand out. In 1997, the Osoianu sisters received the Youth Award of Moldova, and in 2010 they were decorated with the honorary title of "Masters of Arts." The quintet has toured the Baltic States, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Spain, France, Finland, Germany, and Bulgaria, representing Moldovan traditions with dignity on international stages. Elena Osoianu is not only a performer but also an educator and an active promoter of traditional culture. As the artistic director of the "Iedera" Folk Studio, funded by the "Arctico" Republican Palace for Children and Youth, she trains new generations of folk artists. Through this studio and other ensembles she coordinates, Elena transmits the richness of the traditional repertoire to children and young people, contributing essentially to the preservation and valorization of Moldovan cultural heritage. Her decades-long dedication to preserving folk music establishes her as a central figure on the Moldovan cultural scene.
