Nadezhda Chepraga is a talented Moldavian singer who became popular in the 70s. She is a People’s and Honored Artist, and is also a member of the Council for Culture at the Orthodox Church of Moldova.
Early years, youth
Nadezhda Alekseevna was born in the village of Raspopeni (Moldova) on September 1, 1956. Her parents worked on a collective farm, her father became a Hero of Labor. Everyone in the family loved to sing, father knew how to play the violin. The family was large, they had four children. They often spoke to fellow villagers, performing various songs.
In the 4th grade, Nadia became the winner of the local competition, she was taken to the Dumbrava team. A talented schoolgirl began to appear on TV in the programs "Blue Light", "Alarm Clock", starred in the film "On the Grape Harvest".
In that period, Chepraga met Doga Eugene, a composer. She performed many of his songs: "Guitar Strings", "See You", "Sunny Day", etc.
After school, Nadezhda began to study at a music school, enrolling in 2 departments (conductor-choral, vocal). Even then Chepraga successfully participated in competitions held in Germany and France.
After graduating from college, the girl began to study at the Chisinau Conservatory. Her teacher was Ceban Tamara, the legendary singer of Moldova.
Creative activity
As a student of the first year of the conservatory, the girl participated in the competition "Song of the Year", performing the composition "I dreamed the sound of rain", and became known throughout the Union. Hope was included in the program of the Olympic Games in Moscow, the singer traveled to many countries.
For ten years Chepraga was a soloist of the State Radio and Radio Orchestra of the Republic. At that time, she participated in various programs, contests, festivals. In 1980, the singer became the Honored Artist of the Moldavian SSR, and later the People's Artist. They love and know her in Moldova. Hope was considered the rival of the famous Rotaru Sofia, sometimes conflicts occurred between them.
Chepraga also starred in documentaries and feature films, released several music albums. Some songs have been shot clips.
At present, Nadezhda Alekseevna does not go on tour, but appears at concerts and special events. The audience accepts the singer well. She is also invited as a member to various programs.
