Daniel Găină Cojuharov

    Daniel Găină Cojuharov

    He graduated from the “George Enescu” National College of Music in Bucharest in 2014. He later continued his Bachelor’s and Master’s studies at the National University of Music Bucharest, in the Department of Singing and Musical Performing Arts. He is currently a doctoral student at the same institution, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Șerban-Dimitrie Soreanu.

    Professional Background

    In 2018, he became a tenor lyrical artist at the Comic Opera for Children, where he worked until 2019. During this period, he performed in the chorus in productions such as:
    Puss in Boots by Cornel Trăilescu,
    Play and Rock – adaptation of Ciprian Porumbescu’s operetta Crai Nou,
    Figaro – adaptation of Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville.

    At the same institution, he also performed the solo role of Second Servant in Cornel Trăilescu’s opera Puss in Boots.

    In 2019, he joined the “Ion Dacian” National Operetta and Musical Theatre as a tenor lyrical artist, performing in productions such as:
    Candide by Leonard Bernstein,
    Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II,
    My Fair Lady by Frederick Loewe,
    Dacika by Mihai Toma,
    The Amusement Park by Andrei Tudor,
    Cinderella – pop opera by GianPaolo Mazzoli, Oliviero Lacagnina and Mario Menicagli,
    The Land of Smiles by Franz Lehár,
    Victoria and Her Hussar by Paul Abraham.

    Within the theatre, he has also performed solo roles such as:
    OttokarThe Gypsy Baron by Johann Strauss II,
    The Grand InquisitorCandide by Leonard Bernstein,
    HortensioKiss Me, Kate! by Cole Porter.

    Repertoire

    His repertoire includes roles such as:

    • OttokarThe Gypsy Baron (J. Strauss II)
    • FreddyMy Fair Lady (F. Loewe)
    • PaulLet Me Sing (Gherase Dendrino)
    • Don JoséCarmen (G. Bizet)
    • Duke of MantuaRigoletto (G. Verdi)
    • Rică VenturianoA Stormy Night (P. Constantinescu)
    • Ionică / Second ServantPuss in Boots (C. Trăilescu)
    • LorenzoThe Doctor in Love (P. Bentoiu)
    • HamletHamlet (P. Bentoiu)
    • Don CurzioThe Marriage of Figaro (W.A. Mozart)
    • ParpignolLa Bohème (G. Puccini)
    • The SailorDido and Aeneas (H. Purcell)

    Training and Masterclasses

    He has attended masterclasses with renowned artists such as:

    • Baritone Hans Pieter Herman (Netherlands)
    • Baritone and impresario Kalle Koiso-Kanttila (Germany)
    • Baritone Habela Marcin (Switzerland)
    • Soprano Eleonora Pacetti, coordinator of the Young Artist Program of the Rome Opera

    He received a full scholarship for vocal and linguistic (French) training offered by Canto Vocal Programs, working with:
    Liora Maurer (USA), Sharon Mohar (France), Lucy Arner (USA), Maurice Lugassy (France).

    Awards

    He has won numerous awards, including:

    • Silver Star – Music & Stars Awards 2021
    • Second Prize – “Ada Ulubeanu” National Interpretation Competition, 9th edition, 2019