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Mihai Timofti (19 September 1948 – 10 November 2023) was a Moldovan theatre and film director, actor, multi-instrumentalist musician, professor, screenwriter, writer and composer. Held an honorary title of "Master of Arts".
Biography
In 1965 he started his activity in the popular theatre "Contemporanul" (Art Director was the playwright Mr G.Timofte), where he appeared for the first time on the stage performing the leading part in the comedy of Mr G. Timofte "The Dreams and Troubles".
In 1967, he graduated from the E. Coca Musical School (now it is the Ch. Porumbescu Lyceum), the clarinet class and piano. At the Moscow Festival of the Popular Theatres in 1967 Mihai Timofti was awarded two gold medals for the leading part in the comedy "The Dreams and Troubles" and for the music written to this play.
In 1971, he graduated from the G. Musicescu State Conservatoire (the faculty of Director of Drama).
From 1971 to 1981, he worked at the Moldova Film Studio. He turned out about 40 documentary and short musical films.
He died in Chișinău on 10 November 2023, at the age of 75.[1]
Death
On 26.10.2023, Maestro Mihail Timofti was hospitalized at Lechsanupr Hospital located at str. Drumul Viilor 34, Chișinău, in the urology department due to kidney failure.
On 1.11.2023 (18:35), in a severe (pre-coma) condition, Maestro Timofti was transferred to the Republican Hospital (IMSP SCR "Timofei Moshneaga"), where on 3.11.2023 he underwent surgery to unblock his kidneys, but the operation was halted due to diffuse bleeding. Maestro M. Timofti fell into a deep coma (coma 3) until 10.11.2023. At 12:20, Maestro Mihail Timofti passed away.
Cause of death (The statement is official and based on the document "Medical Certificate of Death - M. Timofti."): I. a) Toxic-septic shock; b) Mixed sepsis: urogenic, pulmonary; c) Left-sided pyonephrosis II. Urolithiasis, stones in both kidneys.
On November 13, 2023, the Maestro was buried at the Saint Lazarus cemetery in Chișinău - Section: 282 | Row: 39 | Place: 1a left.
Awards
In 2007, M. Timofti was awarded the honorary title of "Master of Arts".[2] On 25 March 2019, he was awarded the "Eugene Ureche" Award at the UNITEM 2019 Prize Gala, 18th Edition.[3]
Repertory
Director (performances)
(From 1971 to 1981: Mihai Timofti turned out about 40 documentary and short musical films.)
On June 18, 2024, in memory of Mihai Timofti, over 60 stickers were created for popular messaging apps Telegram[7] and Viber (three packs),[8][9][10] reflecting his creative legacy and cultural significance.
In October 2024, two works (portraits as works of art) titled "In Memory of Maestro M. Timofti" were created by the artist Yuri Brașoveanu. The portraits also feature two quotes by M. Timofti, commemorating his artistic contributions.[11][12]
On November 7, 2024, Post of Moldova issued a prepaid postcard dedicated to Mihai Timofti’s memory. The postcard was issued by the central branch of Moldovan Post (MD-2012) with a print run of 200 copies, and its cost was 12 MDL. The postcard was also made available for sale in the philatelic shop.[13][14][15]
On November 10, 2024, a Romanian-language song was released in honor of Mihai Timofti (Timofte). This composition serves as a musical tribute to the esteemed maestro, celebrating his significant contributions to culture and the arts.[16][17]
On November 14, 2024, another song was released, a Russian-language version. It features the original Romanian lyrics translated into Russian, with a distinct melody and a more energetic tempo. This musical interpretation symbolizes Mihai Timofti’s vibrant character — a person full of energy and humor.[18][19]
On November 20, 2024, a personalized postage stamp was issued in memory of Maestro Mihail Timofti. Post of Moldova.[20]
