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In the dazzling world of precious stones and noble metals, certain jewelers stand out, mastering the art of harmonizing understated elegance with absolute refinement, genius with design, and sophistication with eternal, unforgettable splendor.
The name Fabergé, emblematic of originality and synonymous with the creations of a legendary house, has left an indelible mark on the history of jewelry and decorative arts. Renowned for uniting jewelry, artistic design, and utility into objets de luxe and objets de fantaisie, Fabergé's creations have always captivated with their exquisite craftsmanship. Fashioned from gold, silver, enamel, and precious stones, the pieces produced in Fabergé's workshops testify to exceptional virtuosity, marked by meticulous attention to detail and perfect material harmony. Even works inspired by earlier stylistic vocabularies bear the unmistakable mark of originality.

The National Museum of History of Moldova treasures a spectacular ladle, crafted in Fabergé's workshops in the late 19th century.
The Fabergé ladle is a curious blend of the "Russian style" and the "modern style." Made of solid silver, it features a circular, gold-plated bowl. Its raised, stylized handle (hook-shaped) is adorned with vegetal motifs, triple rings, and silver pearls. The rim is embellished with a wide band composed of rectangular medallions, decorated with spiral loops and stylized scales arranged alternately. The bowl is supported by four hemispherical feet. At the center, engraved inscriptions read: Eugenie von Platonow/St. Petersburg and ТОРГОВЫЙ ДОМЪ „АЛЕКСАНДРЪ"/1863/15/10/1913.
Research suggests that this ladle was commissioned by Alexander Trauberg, a first-guild merchant and owner of the "АЛЕКСАНДРЪ" Trading House located at Nevsky Boulevard 11, St. Petersburg. It was likely created to mark the 50th anniversary of his business in 1913.
The hallmark stamped on the base-Fabergé's K. ФАБЕРЖЕ logo surmounted by the Russian Empire's coat of arms, alongside the female profile in a kokoshnik within an oval frame, accompanied by the Greek letter Δ (delta) and the silver purity standard "88"-confirms that the piece was produced by Fabergé's Moscow branch.
The hypnotic charm of Fabergé's creations defined the aesthetic ideals of an era, embodying exuberance and refinement, crafted by a jeweler to kings and a king among jewelers.

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The 7th National Choral Music Contest “Spring Hora”

May 29, 2022

On Sunday, May 29, 2022, the 7th National Choral Music Contest "Spring Hora" dedicated to the great composer and conductor Victor Creangă was held at the National Museum of History of Moldova. The contest is organized at the initiative of Ms. Elena Marian, President of the Musical Choral Association, Master of Art.

The event was attended by 20 artistic groups from all over the country (Bălți, Chișinău, Criuleni, Edineț, Leova, Orhei, Soroca, Strășeni). The contest was held in age categories: A1 - children's choirs (age 7-12); A2 - children's choirs (age 12-16); B - youth choirs, women's choirs and men's choirs (age 16-21); C - mixed choirs (age from 21 years old).

The contest jury included choir conductors Valentin Budilevschi, Emilia Moraru, Victor Nevoie, Valentina Bolduratu, composers Adrian Beldiman and Andriano Marian. Within the event, diplomas of the first, second, third degree, the Grand Prix, as well as special prizes were awarded.

Each choir performed 5 pieces, one of which was written by the composer Victor Creangă. A concert of Ukrainian songs was also prepared for the event, in which Mrs. Olesia Shevchenko, wife of H. E. Ambassador of Ukraine in Chișinău Mark Shevchenko, also took part. Mrs. Olesia Shevchenko sincerely thanked the organizers of the contest, the National Museum of History of Moldova and the entire Moldavian people for supporting Ukraine in this difficult time.

The National Museum of History of Moldova brings sincere congratulations to all the participants and is proud to host this wonderful event!