Felicia Donceanu


Felicia Donceanu is a Romanian painter, sculptor and composer.

Life

Donceanu was born in Bacău. She originally planned to be a stage director, but became interested in music and studied composition at the Ciprian Porumbescu Conservatory in Bucharest with Mihail Jora. After completing her studies in 1956, she worked as an editor for ESPLA until 1958, and then for Editura Muzicala until 1966. After leaving her editorial position, she worked full-time as a composer, producing works that have been performed internationally. She married poet Alexandru Voitin.

Honors and awards

Felicia Donceanu has composed for stage plays and instrumental ensemble, but has focused mostly on chamber works. Her music is influenced by Romanian folk music, sometimes featuring traditional folk instruments. Selected works include:
Her work has been recorded and issued on CD, including: