Maria Bieșu (August 3, 1935 – May 16, 2012) was a Moldovan opera singer. Debuting in 1961, she eventually went on to become the lead vocalist of the Moldova National Opera Ballet. Her artistic excellence brought her international recognition and invitations to sing in other countries, including Italy, where she performed at the Milan Opera from 1965 to 1967.  Read more..

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On September 6, 2019, the Post of Moldova issued a new stamp (5.75 L, print run: 150,000, design: Vitaliu Pogolşa) as part of a series entitled "Discover Moldova", with a focus this time on festivals, in particular the International Opera and Ballet Festival "Maria Bieşu". The 27th edition of this festival took place in Chişinău from 6 to 15 September 2019 in the National Opera and Ballet Theatre (inaugurated in 1957 and rebuilt in 1980), one of the most important cultural venues in Eastern Europe, bearing (since 2012) the name of the famous Moldovan opera singer Maria Bieşu (1935-2012), one of the most brilliant contemporary Moldovan artists. Maria Bieşu, university professor, academician, prima donna of the National Opera of Moldova and winner of many international contests, was awarded the Order of the Republic in 1992, the highest honor of the Republic of Moldova.. Read more..