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FOLESCU (Folescu) George (17 IX 1884, Slobozia - 17 XI 1939, Bucharest) - room. singer (bass). In 1911 he graduated from the Bucharest Conservatory with D. Popovich-Bayreuth. He made his debut in 1911 with a solo concert in Brasov. He was a chorister (from 1906), then a soloist of the choir (1909-39) and chairman (1924-31) of the choir. Carmen Society in Bucharest. Since 1921, the soloist Rum. Theater of Opera and Ballet. Possessed a soft high bass of a velvety timbre, bright acting talent; its execution was distinguished by expressiveness of recitation. F.'s extensive repertoire also included baritone parts. Among the parties - Boris Godunov; Figaro ("The Wedding of Figaro"), Leporello; Pogner (The Nuremberg Mastersingers), Dalland (The Flying Dutchman), Nilacantha; Mephistopheles (Mephistopheles Boyto), Don Basilio (The Barber of Seville), Falstaff. 1st performer ch. parties in a number of rooms.operas (“Tragic Wedding” by Katarzhi, “On the High Road” by Nottara); the best part is Jon in Dragogo's "Misfortune". Also known as a room performer. Narsongs. In 1923-28 and 1930-34 he was a professor at the Bucharest Conservatory, in 1928-39 - also at the Academy of Sacred Music.