Eurovision 2024: Moldova's musical odyssey
In the aftermath of reviewing the 51 entries submitted for the competition, "Teleradio-Moldova" has accepted 32 songs for the live audition stage.
The professional jury is set to evaluate the pieces on January 13, selecting the finalists for the Eurovision 2024 National Selection. The National Final is scheduled for February 17.
Maria Ciolac ventures onto the Eurovision stage for the second time with "Break Free," a song composed by Swedish artists, in the host country of Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
DPSTP (Deepstep) enters the competition with "Rise Up," bringing his disc jockey expertise from years in America to captivate the audience.
Oliv Sky, also known as Rodica Olișevschi, debuts with two pieces, "Another Universe" and "Loud and Clear," drawing inspiration from personal experiences in her love stories.
Victor Gulick returns to the Eurovision National Selection with "Fever" after his 2023 experience. The producer and performer, immersed in music since the age of 15, brings his unique flair to the live auditions.
The band "Vele" harmoniously blends folk, pop, and reggaeton with Balkan elements, presenting "Carnaval."
Sasha Bognibov, holding the record for the most entries in Eurovision selections, presents "Married to Twins" written by a Danish composer. Denis Midone, a seasoned artist since the age of 4, competes with "Back to Me."
Y-Limit, the stage name of Roman Lupu, a singer, composer, and music producer based in New York, introduces "Revolution" and "What's the Fun" to the competition.
Victor Lozinsky, a rhythm teacher and mentor, contributes his entirely original creation, "Dirty Wind/Joker and Harley Move."
Tudor Bumbac, a familiar name in the Eurovision fan community, returns with the humorous "Tudorel" at the age of 82, a doctor and university professor.
Laura (Ioana Codrean) brings a Romanian-language piece, "Spune-mi," to the competition, adding a unique touch to the lineup.
Poli, also known as Eliza Ponomarenko, enters the live auditions with "Lui," showcasing her talent cultivated since childhood and reinforced by numerous international music competition victories.
Iulia Teleucă, born with a love for music and arts, brings "Runaway" to the live auditions, adding another dimension to the diverse lineup.
Viola Julea presents "Light up!" drawing from her experience as a choir conductor, while Sasha Letty's "DNA" aims to grace the Swedish stage in May.
Max Cara's "Broke the Chain" emphasises the importance of understanding one's destiny and moving forward to fulfil personal desires despite life's challenges.
Reghina Alexandrina, a musician since childhood, enters with "Contrasens," combining music with her personal brand of clothing.
Valleria (Valeria Condrea), an architect by profession in Paris, shares her passion for music with "Run" and "Rule (Rai di ri di)."
Natalia Barbu, known for representing Moldova at Eurovision 2007, returns with "In the Middle," showcasing her rock and pop prowess.
Anna Gulko, a self-taught musician, performs "Perfect Place" in the live auditions.
OL (Olga Lisicova), participating for the second consecutive year, brings "No Time No Space" to the Eurovision stage, showcasing her distinctive vocal style.
Cătălina Solomac, a 16-year-old student, dreams of becoming a renowned performer with her entry "Fever."
Anna G (Anna Grosu) qualifies for the live auditions with the lively and rhythmic "Ay Ay Ay" in Spanish.
Vovi Robian, the band, adds a robotic touch to the competition with their entry "Robotul Vovi."
Valeria Pasha, having achieved the highest scores in 2015 and 2016, returns with "Anti-Princess," depicting a woman who forges her own path.
Oleg Spînu, a talent show phenomenon, presents "Jungle," a song that critiques human aggression and manipulative behaviours.
Nicoleta Sava (Nicoleta Sava-Hanganu), a graduate of the Academy of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts, offers "Bravo" to the Eurovision stage.
Nino (Sergiu Cristian Baba) shares his personal experience through "Up Again," emphasising music as a means of expression.
The duo Aliona Moon feat Milla presents "Obosit," adding a unique blend of their vocal talents to the competition.
The auditions on January 13 will be broadcast live on Moldova 2 TV and online, determining the country's representatives for Eurovision 2024. The jury's composition will be disclosed on the day of the event, evaluating melody, originality, and interpretation.
As the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 approaches in Malmö, Sweden, Moldova anticipates building on past successes, with semifinals on May 7 and 9 and the grand final on May 11. Last year's representative, Pasha Parfeni, secured the 18th spot with "Soarele și Luna," while Moldova's best result remains the third place in 2017 with SunStroke Project's "Hey Mamma."
Translation by Iurie Tataru
