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Gabriel Bîrjovanu, lead tenor of the Norwegian National Opera in Oslo, describes himself as a balanced, modest, well-intentioned, passionate, intelligent, warm, shy, educated person with common sense. He left Romania out of pragmatism, seeking a professional environment that would help his artistic development.
About Success
"Success is beautiful, it's magical, it's something that can be hard to describe in words... it's like a beautiful intoxication, it makes you happy. You feel special."
The Joy of Living
About the joy of living, the artist confesses with enthusiasm:
"Enjoying life is my specialty. I have traveled, loved, given, received, and delighted my soul. I enjoy life by loving. I love life!"
About Opera and Professionalism
Bîrjovanu considers that opera offers a range of human emotions. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between the theatrical stage and real life, noting that professionalism requires not letting yourself be too affected by the characters you play.
The Iași Period
Regarding his Iași period, he expresses nostalgia and emotion, remembering with gratitude professor Tiberiu Popovici from the Conservatory. He has no negative memories and prefers to think positively.
About Regrets
"I regret doing military service, for example. It was a waste of time. I regret not choosing to bribe my way out of conscription."
Dreams for the Future
The artist wishes to return to the Iași stage in the role of Eisenstein from "Die Fledermaus," with a more mature approach than ten years ago. About the future, he mentions that he never says "never" and prefers to understand his mistakes as inevitable in personal evolution.
Norwegian vs. Romanian Audience
The artist notes the difference between the Norwegian audience — more educated and "snobby in a positive sense" — and the Romanian audience, both having their unique charm.