Mihai Dolgan
Mihai Dolgan (14 March 1942 – 16 March 2008) was a singer and composer from Moldova. In 1967 he set up the Noroc which became one of the most famous bands in the Soviet Union.
Mihai Dolgan

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- Name
- Mihai Dolgan
- Born
- 14 March 1942
- Birthplace
- Vladimirești, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union
- Died
- 16 March 2008
- Place of death
- Chişinău, Moldova
- Occupation
- Singer and composer
- Awards
- Order of the Republic (Moldova)
- Nationality
- Romania · Soviet Union · Moldova
- Fields
- music · pop music · popular music
- Honours
- Order of the Republic · Mihai Eminescu Medal · People's Artist of the Moldovan SSR
- Languages
- Romanian
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Mihai Dolgan (14 March 1942 – 16 March 2008) was a singer and composer from Moldova. In 1967 he set up the Noroc which became one of the most famous bands in the Soviet Union.
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Mihai Dolgan (1942–2008) was a national of Moldova and Romania and a composer, musician and singer. The composer was born in Vladimireuca and died in Chișinău. Activity centred on music, pop music and popular music.
The work spans easy listening. Works are held at Noroc Collection at AOSPR Moldova. Awards and honours include Order of the Republic and People's Artist of the Moldovan SSR.
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The recorded working language is Romanian. The field of work recorded is music, pop music and popular music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are easy listening. Work by Mihai Dolgan is recorded in the collections of Noroc Collection at AOSPR Moldova. Distinctions recorded are Order of the Republic, "Mihai Eminescu" Medal and People's Artist of the Moldovan SSR.

The Moldavian musicians of Dolgan.
Ion Chibzii from Chisinau., Moldova. · The Moldavian musicians of Dolgan.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Mihai Dolgan • Honorific Suffix — OR • Born — 14 March 1942 • Birthplace — Vladimirești, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union • Died — 16 March 2008 • Place of death — Chişinău, Moldova • Resting Place — Armenian cemetery, Chişinău • Occupation — Singer and composer • Awards — Order of the Republic (Moldova)
Biography
Biography
Mihail Dolgan was born on March 14, 1942, in Vladimirești of the Sângerei District. In 1949 all his family was deported to Siberia. He came back to Moldova in 1957. In 1967 Mihai Dolgan set up the Noroc ensemble, which became one of the most famous in the USSR. In 1970 the Ministry of Culture of the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic banned the ensemble and it returned onto the stage only in 1988. Mihai Dolgan is the author of about a hundred compositions, which became hits. On March 16, 2008, the composer Mihai Dolgan died in the hospital, suffering from an incurable disease. Mihai Dolgan was buried at the Armenian cemetery.
Identity
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Mihai Dolgan is recorded with the occupation musician. Classed in the genre easy listening. Recorded as having received Order of the Republic, "Mihai Eminescu" Medal and People's Artist of the Moldovan SSR. Recognition and collections. Dolgan received Order of the Republic, "Mihai Eminescu" Medal and People's Artist of the Moldovan SSR.
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1942
Mihai Dolgan was born on 14 March 1942.
2008
Mihai Dolgan died on 16 March 2008.
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Vladimireuca.
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Chișinău.
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Discography
• ВИА «Норок» (1968) • ВИА «Норок» (1969) • Ансамбль «Норок» (1987)
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- “Mihai Dolgan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q6845064: Mihai Dolgan
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Awards
• People's Artist, 1988 • Order of the Republic (Moldova), the highest state award, 2001
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- 1.Noroc leader Mihai Dolgan died
- 2.Pagina neoficială a formației "Noroc".
- 3.Noroc leader Mihai Dolgan died
- 4.Legendary Mihai Dolgan, the singer and the composer, is buried on the Armenian cemetery. Farewell with Mihai Dolgan has passed in the National Palace of Chisinau.
Bibliography printed in the source article · 2
- Iurie Colesnic. Chișinău. Enciclopedie.1997
- Serafim Buzilă. Interpreți din Moldova. Ch., Ed. Arc-Museum, 1996, reeditare 1999
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