The granddaughter of the legendary artist Maria Biesu, young soprano Maria Procopenco, is making her musical debut with her first original song, “I Wait to Forgive.” This step follows a series of reinterpretations that captivated audiences by blending opera, pop, and electronic elements. Now, Maria enters a new phase of her career: performing a composition written specifically for her voice.
Composer and lyricist Aurel Ciucur created an emotional, deeply sensitive piece that reflects the artistic grandeur associated with the prima donna of the National Opera and Ballet Theater. The music is built to showcase the nuances of Maria Procopenco’s timbre, the delicacy of her phrasing, and the emotional intensity that defines her performances.
“I did not write the song, but I felt it as my own story. It is my first original piece, and I found myself in every verse and every breath. It speaks about those moments when forgiveness does not come immediately — when you need time to gather yourself and heal. And I believe each of us has lived through that,” says Maria Procopenco.
The song explores themes of patience, vulnerability, and the slow process of healing — a message that resonates widely. Through her interpretation, Maria brings an added emotional charge, transforming the piece into a personal musical confession.
“For me, ‘I Wait to Forgive’ is not just a release. It is a beginning. It marks the first step in my artistic journey, where I want to tell stories through music, even when they are not written by me. My voice is the instrument through which I bring them to life,” the soprano reflects.
With this release, Maria Procopenco affirms her artistic identity, honoring the legacy of Maria Biesu while forging her own path defined by sincerity, sensitivity, and interpretive strength.
Maria Procopenco is a lyric soprano from the Republic of Moldova. From an early age, she studied violin and piano, growing up surrounded by classical music. She later attended the “Stefan Neaga” Music School, specializing in Choral Conducting, and continued with classical singing studies at the Conservatory in Bucharest. She is currently part of the Experimental Studio of the National Opera in Bucharest.