UNESCO Musical Masterpiece of the Twentieth Century: Waltz «My Sweet and Tender Beast» by Eugen Doga

INTRODUCTION

On 1 March 2015, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a postage stamp with the title UNESCO Musical Masterpiece of the Twentieth Century: Waltz «My Sweet and Tender Beast» by Eugen Doga. The issue comprises one stamp, with an associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Vitaliu Pogolşa. The printing was performed by Nova Imprim, Chişinău.

ABOUT THE THEME

Eugen Doga (born March 1, 1937, in Mocra) is a Romanian-Moldovan composer. He writes music in all kinds of genres and styles, which makes him one of the most prolific and versatile composers. He has his own easily recognizable style. A creator of three ballets 'Luceafărul', 'Venancia', 'Queen Margot', the opera 'Dialogues of Love', more than 100 instrumental and choral works – symphonies, 6 quartets, 'Requiem', church music, and other, plus music for 13 plays, radio shows, more than 200 movies, more than 260 songs and romances, more than 70 waltzes; he is also the author of works for children, the music for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games in 1980 in Moscow. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: March 1, 2015 Michel Catalogue Number: 897 Artist/Designer: Vitaliu Pogolşa Printer: Nova Imprim, Chişinău You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 897 | Eugen Doga	Eugen Doga Michel Catalogue No: 897 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 14:14.50 Size: 46.00 x 27.50 mm Face Value: 1.75 Lei Quantity Printed: 200,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 897 FDC | Eugen Doga