Marin Constantin was a Romanian award-winning musician, conductor and composer.

Biography

Constantin was born in Urleta, Prahova County

Prahova County

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, Romania

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. He was the founder in 1963 of the Madrigal Chamber Choir and had been its conductor and director ever since. He was well-known all over the world for his expertise on Renaissance

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 music, Baroque

Baroque

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, Gregorian

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 songs and Traditional Romanian music. He was designated a UNESCO

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 Goodwill Ambassador

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in 1992.