Great Moldovan composer Eugen Doga passes away at age of 88

Moldpres, 3 June 2025 15:00

Maestro Eugen Doga, one of the most respected and beloved composers of Moldova and the European cultural space, today passed away at the age of 88. The Ministry of Culture has confirmed the information.Eugen Doga was a composer, professor, academician, and a prominent figure ...

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